Senior Designer
Hurst Group
About the Job
This is a senior, hands-on design role creating high-impact campaigns across print, digital and out of home for the UK’s biggest national news brands. We are looking for an experienced designer who can hit the ground running, with a background in agency, publishing or media.
This is not a junior role and needs confidence working from client briefs, strong press production knowledge and the ability to deliver accurate work against tight daily deadlines. About the Company
Hurst Group is the UK’s trusted media partner, connecting brands with audiences across national press, digital, out of home, TV and radio. We work with leading media owners including News UK, Mail Metro Media, Guardian Media Group and Global, delivering campaigns across print, digital, outdoor and broadcast.
From fast-growing SM Es to household brands, the campaigns we create reach millions of engaged consumers every day. About the Role
This is a hands-on, fast-turnaround role. Reporting to the Head of Production, the Senior Designer is responsible for turning client briefs into high-impact creative across print, digital and out of home. We are looking for a confident, versatile designer with experience working directly from client briefs in an agency, publishing or media environment.
You will need immaculate attention to detail, strong press production knowledge and the ability to hit non-negotiable deadlines. Key Responsibilities
Campaign Concepts - Translate client briefs into original, commercially focused creative concepts
Print & Editorial Layout - Lay out double-page spreads, advertorials, display ads and supplements to national press specifications
Digital Creative - Design display banners, social content and web-ready campaign assets
Out of Home - Adapt campaign creative for billboard and large-format outdoor executions
Campaign Continuity - Keep a consistent look and message across print, digital, OOH and social
Pre-Press & Production - Prepare print-ready PD Fs (CMYK, bleed, trim, high-res ima