Midweight Designer

A bit about us We are ZEAL, a brand activation group that helps fast-moving brands grow faster by turning apathy into action in the moments that matter most. Powered by our ZEAL-EQ process, we create powerful emotional engagement, unlock hidden shopper buying triggers and give brands the ‘cheat codes’ to win in their key retail channels. Born in Manchester, we are an independent group with 150 people across Manchester, London, Singapore and Los Angeles, delivering integrated activation across shopper marketing, experiential, partnerships, PR, social, influencer and digital. We work with leading global brands including Nestlé, Carlsberg Britvic, Suntory, Kraft Heinz, Kellanova, Arla, Bacardi, Essity, Froneri, Weetabix and Revlon. Our work has been recognised across the industry, including three consecutive IPM Agency of the Year titles (2023–2025), FMBE Brand Experience Agency of the Year 2026, and the Campaign Experience Awards’ Best Integrated Campaign (2025). We have also been shortlisted for Independent Agency of the Year at the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards 2025 and are proud to be listed in Campaign’s Top 100 Best Places to Work. Role in summary We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Designer to join our growing team in Manchester. While this role is aimed at a Midweight Designer, we’d also love to hear from exceptional Junior Designers who are ready to take the next step in their career. This is an opportunity to work on some of the world’s biggest brands, creating everything from brand identities and shopper campaigns to key visuals, social content and integrated marketing campaigns. You’ll play a key role in shaping creative work from concept through to delivery, bringing fresh thinking, exceptional craft and attention to detail to every project. At Zeal, we believe great design can come from anywhere. We’re building a culture that champions creativity, collaboration and continuous learning. Whether it’s emerging AI workflows, motion, brand design or creative technology, we’re committed to helping our people develop their skills, embrace new ways of working and push their craft forward. We’re particularly interested in designers who are AI native, creatively curious and excited by the rapid evolution of our industry. Whether it’s experimenting with new software, exploring emerging workflows or learning new skills, you’ll be someone who actively seeks opportunities to grow and bring fresh thinking to the team. What you’ll be doing Creating standout visual ideas and campaign assets across a range of channels and touchpoints Taking projects from initial concepts and research through to final artwork and delivery Working across a broad portfolio of global and UK brands Collaborating closely with Creative, Client Services, Strategy and Production teams to bring ideas to life Presenting and articulating your design thinking with confidence, both internally and directly with clients Supporting and inspiring junior team members, helping raise creative standards across the studio Exploring new tools, technologies and creative workflows that enhance the quality and effectiveness of our work What you’ll bring to the role Experience as a midweight designer or similar level in a creative agency is a must A polished portfolio of design work, including creating toolkits for FMCG (or similar) clients The ability to generate exceptional design ideas put together with precision, craft and polish Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop. Good organisational skills and a high attention to detail Experience working collaboratively within a team Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to both creative and non‑creatives stakeholders. What You’ll Get The opportunity to work on ambitious projects for leading global brands A collaborative and supportive team environment where creativity is encouraged and celebrated Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities Exposure to emerging creative tools, AI workflows and innovative ways of working The chance to shape your career within one of the UK’s fastest growing independent agencies A team that genuinely invests in helping its people grow, develop and do the best work of their careers How we reward you 24 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Contributory pension scheme Annual company bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Continuous learning and development Enhanced parental benefits Additional benefits The last Friday of every quarter is a ZEAL Day off Christmas closure Work from home budget to help you achieve your dream set up Dog friendly offices A wealth of social events from our seasonal gatherings to our quarter review get togethers #J-18808-Ljbffr