Yellow Fish
Freelance Senior Designer / Creative lead
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We're looking for an exceptional Senior Designer / Creative Lead to become a trusted extension of our creative team.
We're looking for someone who wants to build a lasting relationship with us, delivering consistently outstanding creative work while helping shape and elevate the output of our studio. There is a clear view for this role to continue throughout 2027.
This role would suit an experienced agency-side designer who enjoys balancing hands-on design work with creative leadership. You'll lead by example, remain heavily involved in the day-to-day design work, and work directly with clients to develop creative solutions that make an impact.
Our studio is a close-knit team of six, of a group of around 45 people across the business.
The opportunity
We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing concepts and design across brand, marketing, digital and events, designing artwork, presenting ideas to clients and helping guide the wider creative team.
Although this is senior level, this is very much a hands-on role. You’ll be "on the tools", producing high-quality creative work alongside our design team and liaising with marketing/project managers.
As the relationship develops, we'd also like this person to help oversee and elevate the output of the wider design team, providing guidance and quality control to ensure excellent work is delivered across every project. The aim is to create additional creative leadership and support.
Immediate availability preferred
- Freelance engagement
- 4 days per week capacity, around agreed deadlines worked across either 4 or 5 days - we're happy to be flexible.
- Long-term, consistent pipeline of work with the intention of continuing throughout 2027.
- This role is remote however collaboration on projects in person in London/Brighton office on occasion and depending on project requirements.
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Main POC - Co-Heads of Studio / Creative Directors
Scope of service
Creative Concepting
- Lead creative thinking from brief through to final delivery across digital and print projects.
- Develop original concepts and transform ideas into engaging visual solutions.
- Help review, assist and elevate creative output across the studio as the role develops.
- Contribute fresh ideas, challenge briefs where appropriate and contribute to the creative team.
Client & Team Collaboration
- Work directly with clients, confidently presenting ideas, discussing creative direction and managing feedback.
- Collaborate with project managers, copywriters, developers, marketers and other creatives throughout project delivery.
- Take full ownership of the projects you're engaged on, taking ownership of projects alongside the wider team.
Design & Project Delivery
- Design high-quality creative assets including presentations, brochures, campaigns, social media, websites, marketing collateral and branded communications.
- Produce print-ready artwork, production files, mock-ups and digital assets to a consistently high standard.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and in line with agreed brand guidelines.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.
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Experience
- Significant agency or studio experience in a Senior Designer or Creative Lead role.
- An outstanding portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative thinking across digital and print.
- Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting or mentoring other designers is highly desirable.
- Experience working on global or multi-market events is highly desirable.
Skills
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as Figma.
- Strong understanding of print production and digital design best practice.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge ideas and improve creative outcomes.
- Knowledge of PowerPoint presentation design and presenting concepts effectively.
- Storyboarding, motion graphics, or 3D design skills would be advantageous.
Get in touch
Use the apply button to send us your CV and portfolio or relevant examples of work, any passions/what makes you tick?
- A short introduction outlining your experience, availability and why you're interested in the role. Voice note, video, poster, poem, pitch deck… whatever fits!
- As well as your day rate expectations.
If you fit the criteria, we’ll arrange an introductory call TEAMS call to discuss the opportunity, working arrangements and next steps no earlier than the W/C 24 August 2026.
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