CREATIVE DESIGNER (JUNIOR TO INTERMEDIATE)

Job description

ABOUT AL MARKETING
AL Marketing is an award-winning creative agency based just outside of Hertford.

We specialise in destination marketing, working with shopping centres, retail destinations and leisure brands to create campaigns, content and experiences that engage audiences and drive results.

We're a small, ambitious team that values creativity, curiosity and initiative. We challenge our clients to avoid predictable marketing solutions. We're looking for someone who wants to join the team, to contribute ideas, make great work, learn new skills and grow with the agency.

THE ROLE
We're looking for a Creative Designer to join our team.

We're deliberately keeping the level open. You may be a recent graduate with an outstanding portfolio and a hunger to learn, or you may already have agency or client-side experience. What matters most is your creativity, attitude, ability to communicate ideas and willingness to get stuck in.

This role goes beyond traditional graphic design. You'll be involved in campaign concepts, content creation, presentations, social media, video projects and creative development across a wide range of client work.

You'll work closely with the Client Services team, Social Media team and wider agency to help bring ideas to life across multiple channels.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Creative Thinking & Campaign Development

Generating and developing creative ideas for campaigns, promotions, events and activations

Exploring multiple creative routes before refining the strongest solution

Participating in brainstorming sessions and collaborative creative workshops

Contributing ideas for branding, content, experiences and audience engagement

Helping develop campaign messaging, headlines and concept lines where appropriate

Researching trends, audiences and cultural insights to inspire stronger creative work

Design & Creative Production

Designing creative campaigns across print, digital and social channels

Producing artwork for press, posters, outdoor, direct mail, POS and promotional materials

Creating digital advertising assets, web graphics, social content and email creatives

Supporting branding, signage, wayfinding and identity projects

Creating presentation decks for pitches, proposals and client meetings

Ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard across all formats

Content, Motion & Video

Creating and editing content for social media platforms

Supporting video production projects from concept through to delivery

Storyboarding and visualising ideas for content and campaigns

Editing video content and creating motion graphics where appropriate

Helping shape visual direction and creative approaches for shoots and content production

AI & Emerging Creative Tools

Using AI tools to accelerate research, ideation and creative development

Exploring image generation tools to visualise concepts and creative directions

Using large language models and AI assistants to support content development, creative exploration and workflow efficiency

Staying curious about new technologies and sharing useful discoveries with the team

Agency Support & Collaboration

Working closely with colleagues across creative, social and client services teams

Assisting with shoot preparation, production and post‐production tasks

Supporting website, CMS and email marketing projects when required

Contributing to agency marketing and self‐promotional activity

Being willing to help with both high‐profile creative projects and day‐to‐day agency tasks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're more interested in potential, attitude and creative ability than a specific number of years' experience.

The ideal person will be:

Curious, creative and commercially aware

Comfortable sharing and presenting ideas

Able to explain and justify creative decisions

Confident exploring multiple solutions to a problem

Enthusiastic about learning new skills and technologies

Positive, collaborative and proactive

Organised and able to manage multiple projects

Interested in culture, fashion, retail design, technology and emerging trends

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and design ability

Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Strong visual communication and layout skills

Ability to work across both print and digital formats

Good presentation and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

Video editing experience (Premiere Pro or equivalent)

Motion graphics and animation (After Effects or equivalent)

Content creation for social media platforms

Presentation design and storytelling

Copywriting, concept writing or campaign development experience

Experience using AI creative tools and workflows

Photography, videography or creative direction experience

BENEFICIAL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

WordPress or other CMS platforms

Mailchimp or email marketing platforms

Basic HTML/CSS knowledge

Website design experience

Microsoft Office and PowerPoint

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Within your first year, we'd love you to:

Bring fresh thinking and new creative ideas to campaigns and pitches

Develop confidence presenting work internally and externally

Create high-quality design work across multiple channels

Contribute to content and video projects

Use AI and emerging tools to improve creative workflows

Expand your skills across design, content, digital marketing and creative strategy

Become a trusted and valued member of the team

HYBRID WORKING ROLE
The AL Marketing team tends to work on a flexible hybrid basis with around 3 days per week being based in our office in Brickendonbury, near Hertford (usually Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday but this may vary). This allows for team meetings and effective internal communication. We are happy for any staff to work full‐time in the office if they wish.

The Brickendonbury location isn't well‐served by public transport, so realistically travel by car is essential for the office working days.

PACKAGE OFFERED

Salary dependent on experience and skillset

23 days holiday, plus office shut down between Christmas and New Year (not taken as part of your annual leave). Holiday allowance also increases as you stay with the company.

Option for private healthcare

Additional birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Company laptop and phone

Hybrid/flexible homeworking

Free on‐site parking

Regular social events including a yearly epic Christmas party

Support with gaining industry qualifications

WHY JOIN US?
This is an opportunity to work on varied projects within a growing agency where your ideas will be heard and your contribution will make a genuine impact.

You'll have the chance to develop creatively, broaden your skillset and gain exposure to every stage of the creative process, from initial concept through to delivery.

If you're excited by creativity, content, design, technology and continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Sam Moore
Senior Account Director
sam.moore@almarketing.com
+44 (0)7842 708227
almarketing.com

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English