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Kickstart your design career and grow into leadership with hands-on mentoring and real client projects from day one.
Are you a creative graduate or junior designer eager to learn fast, take ownership, and see your work make an impact?
You’ll join a passionate digital marketing team where your ideas are valued, your growth is prioritised, and your path to leadership is clearly mapped out.
You’ll begin by working directly on live client projects - designing, building, and delivering real websites that help businesses grow. Alongside this, you’ll receive personal mentoring, structured training, and support from experienced design leaders. Within months, you’ll have the opportunity to step up into a Design Manager role, leading and inspiring others as you progress.
This is more than just a job - it’s a career launchpad for ambitious designers ready to learn, lead, and make a difference.
The Role at a Glance:
Junior / Mid Web Designer - Design Manager in Training
Based in our Dorking HQ
Starting £28,000 rising upon promotion to Team Manager
Plus Benefits (Company trips, professional development days, structured mentoring)
Full Time – Permanent
Hours: 8.45am - 5pm
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Culture: Work Hard, Be Rewarded
Company: National SEO Marketing Agency that guarantees page 1 listings (industry leading guarantee)
Why This Role is Perfect for You:
This role combines creative freedom with real responsibility. You won’t be stuck shadowing from the sidelines — you’ll be building client websites, learning best practices from senior designers, and developing leadership skills that set you apart.
You’ll get:
• Mentorship and 1:1 training from experienced Design Managers
• Client exposure from day one - see your work go live and make an impact
• A clear, structured progression plan from Junior Designer to Design Manager
• Ongoing personal and professional development, including leadership training
• An agency culture that celebrates creativity, growth and success
Your Training & Progression Pathway:
Months 1–3:
Receive full, hands-on training in Webflow, client site updates, and in-house design systems. Gain confidence working directly with live projects, supported every step of the way.
Months 3–6:
Start shadowing management responsibilities - helping allocate design tasks, track performance, and support your teammates.
Month 6 onwards:
Step into the Design Manager role, leading the team day-to-day, overseeing creative output, and helping shape the future of the design department.
Your progress is mapped, measurable, and fully supported - so you’ll always know what’s next.
A Typical Day Might Include:
During Training:
• Building and updating live client websites using Webflow
• Collaborating with developers and SEO specialists
• Learning best practices in UX, layout, and conversion-led design
• Receiving feedback and mentoring from senior designers
As You Progress:
• Managing daily design operations and team KPIs
• Allocating workloads and reviewing quality outputs
• Supporting and mentoring junior designers
• Acting as the go-to person for all things design
We’re looking for someone who’s:
• Creative, curious, and eager to learn
• Confident using Webflow (or keen to master it quickly)
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or similar tools
• Interested in building both beautiful and functional websites
• A great communicator who thrives in a collaborative team
• Motivated by feedback, progression, and the chance to make an impact
• Leadership experience isn’t required - just the ambition to grow into it.
Ready to Launch Your Design Career?
If you’re ready to learn fast, work with real clients, and grow into a leadership role with full mentoring and support, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and start shaping your career - and the future of our design team - today.
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