Junior Brand Designer

Description

Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

As a Junior Brand Designer, you’ll be an important part of the brand design team, supporting the creation of thoughtful, high-quality work across brand, marketing and social. You’ll learn by doing, building your craft through real projects while working closely with more experienced designers.

This role is about curiosity, growth and strong foundations. You’ll contribute to the work with care and energy, develop your creative voice over time, and gain confidence working across digital, print and motion.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Execution and Design Craft:

• Support the delivery of high-quality design work across a range of formats and channels
• Work from briefs and guidance to produce clear, well-crafted design outputs
• Develop layouts, assets and visuals with attention to detail and consistency
• Learn how to take work from initial idea through to final delivery
• Apply feedback thoughtfully to improve your work and build confidence
  

Collaboration and Team Contribution:

• Work closely with senior and mid-weight designers on specific tasks and projects
• Collaborate with writers, marketers and other partners as part of the wider team
• Contribute to creative reviews by sharing references, ideas and questions
• Be open, communicative and supportive in how you work with others
  

Brand Application and Visual Consistency:

• Apply Starling’s visual identity accurately and consistently across touchpoints
• Learn how our brand system works and how to use it effectively
• Support high standards in layout, typography, imagery and colour
• Help ensure work aligns with our brand principles and goals
  

Creative Thinking and Development:

• Research trends, references and inspiration to feed into projects
• Bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and curiosity into the studio
• Actively seek feedback and use it to grow your skills

Requirements

• 0–2 years of design experience, or a strong portfolio from education or early roles
• A portfolio that shows creativity and attention to detail
• An understanding of basic design principles across brand and visual design
• Familiarity with tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on feedback
• A collaborative, positive mindset and pride in your work

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.

We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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