
Senior Digital Lead
up to £65,000
London
You’ll own the design function end-to-end, from concept through to delivery, working across web, digital campaigns, and brand-led projects.
•Lead and deliver high-quality digital design across multiple client accounts
•Take full ownership of the agency’s design output and standards
•Work closely with account managers, developers, and marketing teams
•Be confident in client-facing situations, presenting ideas, challenging where needed, and building trust
•Balance multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment
•Bring ideas to the table, not just execute briefs
KEY SKILLS
Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a digital agency or similar environment
Proven experience in a senior or lead design role
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-end digital design and branding
Expert in Figma, including design systems and prototyping
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Strong UX understanding (user flows, IA, wireframing, responsive design)
Strong knowledge of designing for WordPress and/or Shopify environments
An understanding of digital including responsive layouts, smooth interaction, transitions and animations.
Experience with motion design (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Excellent typography, layout, and visual hierarchy skills
Ability to take projects from brief to high-fidelity design independently
The ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced agency environment
Confident communicator, both internally and client-facing
RESPONSIBILITIES
Define and lead the overall design direction of the agency
Lead digital design projects from concept through to launch
Own and uphold design quality across all projects
Deliver high-performing, visually refined digital experiences
Remain hands-on in key projects, particularly at concept and final execution stages
Ensure work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within scope
Lead UX and UI across web projects (user journeys, IA, prototypes, responsive design)
Develop and maintain scalable design systems in Figma
Ensure a systems-thinking approach across all digital work
Champion accessibility, usability, and performance
Support campaigns with digital assets, motion, and occasional print work
Run client meetings, presentations, and feedback sessions
Translate business goals into clear design solutions
Collaborate with developers, marketers, and leadership
Contribute to pitches, proposals, and early-stage concepts
Help grow and mentor the design team
Define and evolve design processes and best practices
Work with external partners where needed
Maintain consistency and excellence across all outputs.
Support and evolve AI-assisted design and build workflows within the studio
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, creativity, and scalability through AI tools
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry developments
BENEFITS
Hybrid working
Additional holiday allowance increasing with service (up to 32 days incl. bank holidays)
3% matched pension
Discretionary bonus
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