Lead Graphic Designer
2 days ago
Bristol
Title: Lead Graphic Designer Location: Remote with a few days a month in office (Bristol) expected Employment type: Permanent/37.5 hours a week Salary: £38,000-£42,000 Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 We’re looking for an experienced and versatile Lead Graphic Designer that can bring Make the Break's renewable energy clients' brands to life. This is a rare opportunity to be one of the first creative hires at a growing agency and help shape how we deliver design for some of the most exciting companies in renewable energy. We’re currently only accepting direct applications from potential candidates, no recruiters please. . About you You're an experienced graphic designer who's worked agency-side or freelance, and might be a mid-weight looking for your first lead opportunity. You can articulate your creative thinking clearly, present concepts with confidence, and build trust with senior stakeholders. You're curious about digital innovation - maybe you've dabbled in video, animation, or AI design tools. You're excited by the prospect of building something from the ground up and being the person who sets the standard for creative excellence. What you’ll be working on: • Design compelling campaign assets such as slide deck/pitch deck creation, social media, websites, email campaigns, landing pages, • Support the Strategy Director evolve visual identities for clients, from concepting through to final guidelines and asset libraries, • Create print materials for events, including branded collateral, signage, and attendee materials, • Partner closely with Account Managers to understand project requirements, timelines, and client expectations, • Support the Strategy director to manage freelance designers - ensure work is briefed correctly, provide brand guidelines, ensure meet quality standards, provide feedback., • Build and maintain organised asset libraries and brand guidelines for each client, • Collaborate with Make the Break's internal team to understand client needs and campaign objectives, • Present design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders and, when appropriate, directly to clients We’re looking for Graphic Designers with the following skills: Essential • Expert knowledge of Creative Cloud Applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), • Experience of creating sales pitch decks, • Knowledge of print and artwork set-up, not just digital!, • A background in agency-side or freelance design, • The ability to clearly articulate and communicate your work and vision, • Balance multiple priorities simultaneously, managing time effectively to meet deadlines, • Experience building trust with senior client stakeholders, acting as a critical friend and expert advisor, • Strong team collaboration and leadership skills, • A curiosity and interest in digital innovation, • Maintain clear communication about project status, capacity, and any potential delivery challenges, • Positive, curious, and able to take feedback and move forward with it Desirable but not essential • Video or animation experience, • AI Design techniques and tools. (Firefly, MidJourney, Leonardo, Dall-e), • Ability to lead projects from ideation stage to execution. About Make the Break We're a small but mighty renewable energy marketing consultancy based in Bristol, with big ambitions. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on campaign execution, and we're building our Creative Studio to deliver even more value to our clients. This is your chance to be part of something from the beginning, shaping not just the work, but how we work. We're building something special at Make the Break, and we need a talented designer to help us do it. If you're excited by renewable energy, love variety in your work, and want to shape a Creative Studio from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Make the Break values All fire, no fluff - We don't just know the best practice, we own it. We understand what rules to keep, which to break, and how to get results, fast. We are ahead of the pack - We set the pace. We're proactive, targeted, and relentlessly enthusiastic. Done is better than perfect, and our agility helps us lead our clients forward. Leave things better than we found them - We show up and take action. Every interaction, campaign, and client relationship is stronger under our watch. We are frugal unicorns - We're unique, valuable, and rare. But also practical, measured, and discerning. We believe resourcefulness drives better solutions. Company benefits • Flexible working, • Generous holiday allowance with Christmas close down, • Critical illness cover, • Private Medical plan, • Employee profit share scheme, • Company laptop, • Swipecard for shared workspace in Bristol, • NEST pension scheme The application process The application process will consist of 2 stages, these will be: 30-minute first-stage interview, we will ask you more about your previous work experience and skills. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about Make the Break and the role. A 90-minute final stage interview, will be a panel interview with 2-3 members of the team. We will delve more into your experience and ask you some competency-based questions. During this stage, we’d like you to complete a task and give a short presentation, we will send you details in advance. The closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026. We will aim to respond to everyone that applies, please bear with us if you apply over the holiday period as the team will be reduced due to the break. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to