Digital Designer (UI/UK)

Please note, we do not work with recruiters/recruitment agencies.

About the role

We're seeking a creative and enthusiastic Digital Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. You'll collaborate closely with project managers, web developers, and digital marketing experts to design new websites and digital assets and contribute to branding and identity projects. While we welcome generalist designers, a strong understanding of UI/UX best practices for websites and web applications is crucial.

As a key member of CORE, you will play a valuable role in maintaining our high-quality delivery for discerning clients. You will also contribute to CORE's creative direction, company website, social media, and other marketing materials.

We are open to a range of experience levels, but you must demonstrate a strong portfolio of similar projects, showcasing your ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and as part of a professional team.

We're looking to fill this role by October 2025.

Key requirements:

Adaptability: Proven ability to manage rapidly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, such as an agency setting.
Collaboration and communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working within a close-knit, friendly, and multidisciplinary team.
Digital enthusiasm: A passion for the digital world and a collaborative spirit for sharing ideas with team members and clients.
Project understanding: Awareness of project delivery constraints (scope, time, budget) and experience applying this knowledge.
Flexibility: Adaptable to various project management tools and methodologies, tailoring approaches to client needs.
Passion and professionalism: Organized, methodical, creative, and passionate, eager to contribute to a friendly team delivering great digital projects.
Strong portfolio: A versatile portfolio showcasing strong work across diverse sectors.
Enthusiasm and creativity: A passion for and understanding of current design trends (across multiple mediums and sectors).

Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with designers, project managers, and clients to establish requirements.
Staying current with the latest design trends, techniques, and tools.
Conducting user-focused research and usability best practices.
Researching and planning creative solutions.
Presenting ideas for internal review.
Delivering high-quality UI/UX mockups and responsive prototypes (using Figma).
Preparing Dev links, design systems and assets for build.
Designing and producing artwork for non-digital assets (using Adobe software).
Reviewing and contributing work at various project lifecycle stages.
Ensure designs meet current digital accessibility standards.

Desirable skills and attributes:

Good understanding of the web design and development lifecycle (planning to deployment).
Up to date knowledge of Figma and Adobe software.
A strong portfolio featuring examples of digital work.
Understanding of digital marketing campaigns and techniques.
Clear and rational communication skills, especially under pressure.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities.
Openness to constructive feedback and critique of creative work.
Keen eye for detail and proficiency with current design and layout tools.
Project management and professional workflow experience, using tools such as Slack, Asana, Jira, Trello etc.
Agency experience (beneficial but not essential).
Confidence in presenting ideas to internal teams and clients.

About us

CORE is a successful, multidisciplinary team operating for over 20 years with a supportive and understanding management team. We became 100% employee-owned in 2024 (learn more at: https://wearecore.co.uk/insight/core-employee-ownership). Our diverse client base ranges from small independents to recognised brands.

We offer a hybrid work model at our Cardiff Bay studio, offering flexibility and improved work-life balance. Our studio in Mount Stuart Square offers great public transport links, dedicated cycle lanes, and ample parking.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive salary package based on ability and experience, plus a company pension, cycle-to-work scheme, occasional group lunches/staff get-togethers and the benefit of working in a business that you can, over time, shape and steer as you become an active member of the employee ownership team.

How to apply

Please send us an email, tell us about you, your experience and why you're interested in the role.

hello@wearecore.co.uk