Contract Digital Designer job in London

About Wholegrain Digital

Wholegrain Digital is on a mission to use design and web technology to help create a sustainable future. We want to lead the way in becoming a truly sustainable business and greening the internet.

Established in 2007, we are one of Europe’s most established WordPress web design agencies, working with some of the world’s most positive organisations and we are proud to be a Certified B Corporation.

Based in London, we work to create an inclusive and supportive environment in which people are empowered to do their best work and are valued for their contribution, regardless of their background. Our non-conventional structure avoids politics and bureaucracy, encouraging all team members to challenge and be challenged in order to continually improve every aspect of what we do.

About the Role

Are you a mega creative, motivated and self-driven designer with a passion for sustainability? If so, this is the position for you! Wholegrain Digital is seeking a talented, self-motivated web designer with experience designing websites from conception through to production.

This is a flexible contract role in an open and relaxed environment. You may work fully remote or semi-remote in our London office.

Required qualities:

• Creative, motivated and self-driven is a must
• Advanced knowledge of Sketch and Invision software is a must
• Sufficient technical knowledge to ensure that your designs are feasible and to communicate your ideas to our team of developers
• Planning sitemaps, user journeys and wireframe designs for websites
• Advising the client on user experience and conversion optimisation
• Presenting creative ideas to meet the client’s requirements
• Discussing project requirements with the client

Desired qualities:

• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop will be very useful
• Front end development skills would be a bonus but are not essential.
• Experience providing design advice to other members of a team
• Knowledge of the latest trends in typography
• UX experience and understanding of conversion optimisation
• Illustration and Animation (web animation) would be a bonus
• Understanding of design systems & atomic design would be a bonus

How To Apply:

Please send your CV, links to recent projects and description of your involvement to careers@wholegraindigital.com or you can start a conversation by calling 02071128240. Please include your rates. We look forward to talking to you.