Junior Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
PHMG are the world's leading experts in audio branding. Join us and you'll have the opportunity to work under our Global Creative Director, Tom Heaton, who joined in 2021 and has since delivered our global rebrand. An opportunity has become available in our studio at a crucial time, as we expand our reach across new channels and reinforce our position as a creative-first brand.
We've got ambitious growth plans, so the design and imagery that graces every piece of literature we produce is key. You'll help us maintain our distinct identity, and push it to new and exciting places with your fresh approach and eye for design. It's not enough to be brimming with ideas – you need the confidence to put them forward too.
We're hiring Junior Designers who can demonstrate an infectious energy for their craft and a passion for personal development. Enthusiastic and innovative, you'll have a burning passion for all things design.
You'll be responsible for creating a wide range of internal and external materials, presented across print and digital media. One day, you might be developing sales aids for our Business Development Managers in Texas; the next you'll be creating strategic employer branding campaigns for social media. What's important is that you strive to develop eye-catching yet functional designs, while keeping a cool head as you prioritise your work.
So, how does your future sound?
What you'll be doing:
- Developing new design concepts and campaigns – from taking briefs and completing research to execution and delivery
- Creating artwork and typographic designs to support external marketing campaigns and internal communications
- Aligning your work with brand guidelines and ensuring consistency at all times
- Creating big ideas that challenge and delight internal stakeholders
- Expanding your creative portfolio with work you're proud of and want to share with your network
You need to be:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experienced designing for digital and print
- Comfortable taking and challenging briefs and able to dig in to understand what stakeholders really need
- Social media savvy – you'll know how to adjust designs for different platforms
- Self-motivated and able to deliver work to plan
- Prepared to be challenged. We want you to voice your opinions and we're not afraid to voice ours
- Aware of UI/UX design principles
What you'll get in return:
- Performance-based compensation
- A collaborative, creative culture
- Smart pension scheme
- Life insurance and critical illness cover
- Free membership at PureGym
- Birthday gifts and time off to celebrate
- Creative, spacious offices with breakout areas and bar
- Fundraising initiatives for our registered charity – the PHMG Foundation
About PHMG:
Established in 1998, PHMG has grown from a renowned Manchester-based business to a global leader – working with 34,000 clients in 50+ countries, including household names like Coca-Cola, Samsung, Audi and Adidas, as well as SMEs in every sector of the global market. We give each of them unique audio productions that combines creative scriptwriting, world-class voice artistry and an exclusive music track – strengthening their business identity and helping them make the most of every audio touchpoint.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Designer roles across PHMG Careers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,083 - £22,510 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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