Senior Conceptual Designer

Company: The Marketing Practice
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Location: London
Job Description:

What we are looking for

Thisroleis for designers who care how things work, not just how they look.Someone driven byowning andsolving the problem in front of them rather thansimplybringingsomeone else’ssolutionto life.

We’relooking foracreativedesignerhungry to make the role their own. Someonewho isconceptually drivenandfascinated by ideas,whocan tell visual stories,andwants to be the person whoarticulatesthem clearly and enthusiasticallyacross all mediums.

You’lljoin a team ofhighly dedicatedart directors,designers,strategistsand writerswith different but complementary skillsdelivering ideas-based creativityfor ambitious global brands.You’llplay your part in solving with ideasandtakea major roleinhow they come to life, delivering them with clarity and craft.

Yourinterest indesign craft will be matched by your curiosity to tackle challengesof all shapes and sizes – a self-driven creative doerwho’spassionateabouthelping solvecomplex marketing challengeswith creativity.

We’relooking for someone with energy and hunger — a creative designer who gets excited by good thinking, wants to be part of making it real, and takes pride in improving everything they touch.You’llbeAatrusted pair of hands who brings enthusiasm,builds with conceptual ideasin the work,pushes projects forward, and strengthens the creative team around them.You’llunderstand the partdesign plays in bringing to life great creative,andyou’llhavea graspon what makes the workclickbeyond just the visual.

What you will do

Own the work in front of you

  • Take briefs and move them forward through thinking and doing, not waiting for everything to be solved
  • Deliver creative work that shows understanding of the idea, not just the instruction
  • Can take responsibility for quality, accuracy, and final output

Turn ideas into real-world creative

  • Translate creative thinking intopractical,effective design systems,andassetsandconceptual work.
  • Apply campaign ideas across formats including digital, OOH,experiential,salesenablementand brand touchpoints.
  • Adapt creative intelligently acrossneeds andformats rather than simply resizing.

Know how delivery gets done

  • Own projects and workstreams with light senior oversight.
  • Help shepherd work through the studio, ensuring creative intent survives production
  • Can sometimes takeownership of rollout and detail-heavy execution.

Collaborate like a creative, not a supplier

  • Work directly with copywriters,strategistsand creatives to strengthen the work
  • Contribute to discussions with opinions and constructivelychallenge
  • Present your work clearly– internally and to clients –and explain your thinking.

Care about craft (even when the workisn’tglamorous)

  • Treat every task as adesigncreativeproblem, not just production.
  • Bring the same care to a sales deck as you would a campaignvisual identity.
  • Sweat the basics so othersdon’thave to.

Build in the work

  • Look for opportunities to improvewhat’sin front of you
  • Bring references,ideasand inspiration into your projects
  • Show the obvious solution — and the better version when the opportunity is there

Who you are

This role is not for someone who is happy with the status quo, just wants tasks, or only wants to work on theherowork moments.

You’lllove this role if you want to shape the work you touch, help build with ideasand earn your progression through impact.

  • Curious and proactive, you want to understandwhysomething exists before you create it
  • Hungry to improve, you look for ways to make things better rather than just complete tasks
  • Communicative and open, comfortable asking questions and talking through your thinking
  • Proud of your craft, with high personal standards regardless of how visible the work is
  • Energised by responsibility and motivated by becoming someone the team can rely on.
  • Comfortable with direct feedback and motivated by getting better, not being right
  • Someone who shows up, gets involved, and wants to be part of building something good

What you will need

  • 4+ years agency experience and comfort working in a fast-moving creative environment.
  • A portfolio showingstrong designfundamentals, campaignthinkingand brand application.
  • Evidence you can develop visual routes and apply ideas across multiple outputs.
  • Experience working from creative direction and translating ideas into finished work.
  • Strong knowledge of core design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma or similar)
  • Experience collaborating with writers and strategists to develop creative work

What we offer in return

  • Generous holiday allowance (Plentiful PTO)
  • Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Private healthcare and dental insurance
  • Group income protection
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Access towell-beingcoaching orcounsellingsessions once a week
  • Financial health support
  • Parental leave – 12 Weeks Full Pay for Primary Carers and anadditional50% pay for 12 moreweeks.
  • Use our portal to access discounts and cashback at plenty of retailers. You can also sign up for our cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Sustainable Future Giving. We want to help create a positive impact on our planet by donating to plant trees, tacking our impact,and helping to reduce emissions.

We are committed to building a diverse team because diversity fuels creativity and better results for everyone. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need any accommodations during the process, just let us know.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026