Senior Designer

Job DescriptionBackgroundThe AllClear Group is a fast growing, multi award-winning Travel Insurance broking group. We have two core highly respected brands, AllClear and InsureandGo, and operations in the UK, Gibraltar, Australia and Ireland.AllClear has been named among the top 10 best Insurance companies to work for in the UK, as well as being in the top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London.Our AllClear business specialises in providing travel insurance to customers with medical conditions, often in older age groups, who may have difficulty finding insurance elsewhere. We pride ourselves on the service we provide, and AllClear and InsureandGo have covered over 30 million customers across the UK, Australia and Ireland since their formation in 2000.The roleWe have an outstanding opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Designer to steer and advance our Group’s design capabilities.As a Senior Designer, you will possess extensive experience in design, showcasing a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to elevate brand identity and enhance user engagement. Additionally, you will have a deep understanding of design principles and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver innovative design solutions.With your creative flair, you'll introduce fresh, innovative design concepts and a user-centred approach to enrich our customer experiences.Main dutiesOversee all aspects of design projects, from conception to deliveryDesign outstanding omni-channel solutions and ensure brand consistency throughout all brand touchpoints from print to digital, including advertising, branding, website, email/letter comms and moreTranslate our brand strategy into powerful and purposeful creative concepts. Practice conceptual thinking and create concepts rooted in strategy, backed by solid rationales/dataManage and evolve our brand guidelines and design systemsAct as a guardian of the brand guidelines ensuring all visual assets follow the brand standardsManage the design agency and support other members of the team when liaising/briefing external specialists if neededCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality design work on time and on briefInspire the team - stay up-to-date with design trends, promote new ideas and techniques, share inspiration in an engaging way and set an example for othersDesired candidate profileProven work experience as a Senior Designer, UX designer, Graphic Designer or similar roleAn outstanding portfolio of published work spanning different channels, from print to digital, including advertising, branding, website and social mediaHands-on experience creating and evolving a brand visual identity, style guide and design system. Including working with re-usable components and Figma variablesProficient in Figma, the Adobe Creative Suite and other design softwares (nice to have an understanding of AfterEffects, Cinema 4D)A deep understanding of design principles, UX/UI, behavioural design, information architecture and best practices across print and digitalDegree level experience in Design, Visual Arts or relevant fieldsAbility to weave compelling narratives into design projects, enhancing the emotional connections we build with our customersKnowledge of customer journeys in the B2C sector, with the ability to translate insights into actionable design strategiesA highly motivated, creative and entrepreneurial thinker to innovate and continuously improve whilst collaborating across the organization to drive up standards of creativeCommunication skills - confident with a collaborative working style, being able to interface with people of all levels, present ideas, and articulate the thinking behind themSelf-organisation with the ability to champion in a fast-paced, to multi-task and meet deadlinesCompetenciesStrong creative problem-solvingStrong attention to detailCustomer-centric mind/ foresight to put yourself in the user’s shoesCritical thinkingEntrepreneurial thinkerCommunication skillsRequired with applicationAlong with your CV, please submit a portfolio showcasing a range of completed design projects that demonstrate your expertise and creativity across various channels and platforms.HoursThis role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. We’re flexible with start and finish times and have no issues with some time spent within the working week working remotely
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