Lead Digital Designer (Barnsley)

Lead Digital Designer

Location: Barnsley (on-site)

Salary: £28,500 – £35,000 DOE

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

My client, a well-established and growing creative agency based in South Yorkshire, is seeking a talented Lead Digital Designer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional with a strong grasp of UX principles, digital design, and brand storytelling to take ownership of a diverse range of digital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full design lifecycle for websites and digital products, from wireframes and site maps to polished prototypes.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility and UX best practices.
• Build and maintain design systems and reusable components using tools like Figma.
• Manage client feedback, proofing, and revisions to align designs with project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless design handover and execution.
• Lead and manage website testing processes to uphold quality and functionality.
• Support wider studio activities including marketing collateral, video elements, and other creative output.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in brand identity and strategy development
• Working knowledge of accessibility design standards
• Ability to create 2D and 3D animations for web using tools such as Blender, Spline, or After Effects
• Experience designing motion and video components like intros, transitions, and branded templates

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in digital or brand design
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Advanced proficiency in Figma
• Strong understanding of UX principles and how to apply them across digital touchpoints
• Familiarity with flowchart and user journey mapping tools like Lucidchart
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with project management tools and professional ICT platforms
• A portfolio that clearly demonstrates high-quality digital and brand design work

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-first creative agency with a reputation for delivering innovative, high-impact digital experiences for clients across the public and private sectors. You’ll play a central role in helping shape the design direction of the business and take ownership of exciting new projects as the team continues to grow.