Small Axe
Midweight Integrated Designer (July '26)
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A Midweight Integrated Designer at Small Axe
A Midweight Integrated Designer at Small Axe works within our Campaigns Delivery team. This core team and extended network is made up of campaigners, digital experts, designers, press advisors, filmmakers, and content creators who work collaboratively to produce powerful campaigns.
You will work across a variety of campaigns, from trade union actions like Amazon’s first unionisation drive in the UK, to issue-based campaigns like Free School Meals for All and Refugees Welcome, to large-scale public mobilisation events like the Together Alliance March.
You are a campaigner. But your tools are InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, CapCut, and anything else you can lay your hands on to make creative that moves people to act on the most pressing issues of our time.
There is no silver bullet for a winning campaign. That’s why we use multiple crafts and tactics to move our campaigns forward. We’re at our best when we’re working across our three core disciplines – organising, digital, and creative – to make maximum impact. An ability to understand and integrate your ideas across these disciplines will give you the tools to respond to any strategic challenge.
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As an integrated designer, you’ll join a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative delivery team, focused on winning progressive campaigns.
Please note that all roles at Small Axe require a DBS check. Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Essential
- At least 2-4 years of experience working in design agencies or in a similar freelance capacity.
- Proven skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, After Effects, Premiere, and motion graphics knowledge).
- Confidence to pick up new tools as new creative tech emerges (e.g., CapCut, Canva, AI plug-ins, Veed.io).
- A strong and well-rounded portfolio that shows a solid understanding of digital and print design and core graphic design principles.
- A demonstrable interest in integrated design – from digital artworking, motion graphics, web page design to print and developing strong visual brands.
- Ability to brainstorm, develop, and make the case for creative concepts.
- A curiosity about progressive campaigns and the role of creative in communications.
- Working with copy.
- Native content creation for social platforms.
- Familiarity with AI tools for everyday task efficiency.
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Desirable
- Design experience in a campaigning context.
- Experience with Webflow.
- Experience with HTML/CSS.
- Experience working with original film and photography.
- Experience of working at shoots, events, or actions.
- A proactive interest in emerging AI technologies.
Term
Permanent
Salary
£36,000-£40,000 (full time, 37.5 hours per week) with paid overtime
Location
Small Axe Office, London
Deadline
Sunday, 26 July at 23:45
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