2D Creative Designer
ABOUT SLEEK
Sleek is a global, full-service experience marketing agency, renowned for innovative strategies that elevate leading brands, ranking it among London’s top 50 fastest-growing companies.
Our philosophy is simple: People before Profit—inside and out. We are on a mission to be the market-leading agency, where excellence is the norm. Rooted in the belief that together we can be better, we are fostering a community where every individual, client, and team member thrives.With a strong commitment to equality, we proudly maintain an impressive colleague engagement score of 87%, positioning Sleek as a top UK employer. The hard work we have put into making Sleek a great place has been recognised by Campaign UK, naming us #26 on the Top 100 Places to work and as a Hyer Breakthrough Culture Award winner too.
We’re honoured to partner with some of the world’s biggest brands, delivering events that range from large-scale exhibitions to luxury high-end experiences across a vast range of industries. But for us, it’s not about the scale—it’s about the quality of the work and the people who make it possible: our team, clients, and suppliers.Together, we create unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Are you an individual who is striving to be the best version of yourself?
Do you have innovative ideas that you want to make reality?
Do you want to work in an environment that genuinely cares about you?
Join us on our mission to create beautiful, engaging experiences.
OUR CULTURE
Communication is at the heart of our agency and that’s especially true when it comes to our team. We are proud to attract and retain the best people and we know it’s critical that individuals feel both challenged and supported with opportunities to progress.Sleek believes in a collective effort when it comes to decision making - we value everyone’s contribution and empower our colleagues to help shape us.
No two days are the same and our client base and growth pattern means it can be intense at times. This is when the agility of the Sleek team really comes into its own. We know that the instant you move out of your comfort zone, it means you are growing and that’s a genuine opportunity to thrive.We work hard to ensure we are supporting one another to keep pushing boundaries.
As individuals we are self motivated, have high standards and are always willing to learn, regardless of seniority. We know how vital it is for team members to know their value to the business and feel rewarded for their contribution. What you put in, we will always give back.
OUR WORK PLACE
We spend a large proportion of our lives at work and it should be a place that makes you feel good. Sleek is based in a modern office a short walk from Wimbledon where we share everything from playlists to weekend baking efforts. We genuinely have a lot of fun together.
We regularly socialise after work including our Thursday early finish office drinks. In addition, Jen absolutely loves arranging social events for the team including; weekends mini breaks, team away days, Christmas wreath making and more.
You’ll find Sleek to be a welcoming place for everyone, from those just starting out in their careers to well-seasoned pros. Whether you are looking to grow and develop, or find work/life balance being a working parent. We will always support you as an individual within an environment where you can realise your true potential.Our learning and development initiatives are structured, meaning what we say when we invest in you.
We anticipate and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and needs. If any reasonable adjustments would make the interview process more comfortable for you, just let us know.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We’re looking for a 2D creative designer to join our vibrant creative team, producing designs which communicate our clients’ brand voice through innovative storytelling and unique concepts.
You’ll be eager to contribute to all parts of the design process and will be experienced in agency life, from brief taking, research, strategy and concepting through to creation.
Producing impactful designs within the time budgeted will be a challenge you thrive on, interrogating briefs and having excellent attention to detail. You’ll have great knowledge of how 2D designs come to life in various formats, whether that be in an online (digital, mobile, social media etc) or offline application (events, exhibitions, product launches, brand, activations, print, large format etc).
As a collaborative role, you’ll be a great communicator, working with Sleek’s creative and design team and the wider events team to deliver authentic, imaginative designs that transform spaces and content into impactful brand experiences. You will be a key member of the design team and as such will be comfortable briefing and collaborating with our extended freelance family.You will also work closely with the creative director and creative leads, collaborating on art direction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CREATIVE DESIGN- Being an active contributor across the full scope of the event design process: from research to idea concepting, to design development and artworking. This could be for both live events, pitch work and internal Sleek work.
- Responding to briefs with considered creative concepts which you bring to life through quick mood, AI generated, sketch and art direction.
- Developing designs that reflect customer and visitor journeys, understanding hierarchy of messaging, wayfinding, and a basic UX understanding.
- Understanding time, engagement and space as the main drivers for successful experiential design.
- Ability to use photoshop to enhance and touch up renders or site photos, for example adding people / graphics and lighting effects.
- A passion for exploring new materials and techniques to deliver design results through sustainable goals, especially in offline print processes.
- Delivering innovative, fun and well-executed design work that pushes boundaries within our clients’ brand guidelines and allows you to flex your creative skills.
- Producing high quality work that not only meets the brief but takes it to new heights where possible.
- Being proud of your work and representing Sleek by producing first class content.
- Living and breathing the client and internal guidelines ensuring all output meets deadlines, budgets and briefs.
- Demonstrating the ability to accurately follow creative processes whilst suggesting new and innovative ways to enhance them.
- Showing consistency in delivery, being satisfied with delivering designs you’re proud of.
- Ensuring all project documentation is up to date and used effectively and file versions are filed efficiently.
- Day to day management of workload across a broad range of projects and deadlines, able to work on numerous projects simultaneously, ensuring standards are maintained at all times and helping to make timescales clear.
- Building strong relationships within the wider team through regular and clear communication and a collaborative approach to work, being able to explain design concepts to non-designers.
- Other duties/tasks within your skill set as and when required.
- Prior experience working in an agency environment
- Confident using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite with digital and AI generative design knowledge
- An advantage to have a working knowledge of After Effects and similar programs for simple concept animations
- An advantage, but not essential, to have a basic understanding of SketchUp to create basic massing models to test out environmental branding.
- Ability or experience of designing concepts for a variety of applications (digital, print, physical venue branding including large-scale etc)
- Enthusiasm with an eagerness and willingness to learn
- Detail-oriented, with good commercial awareness and understanding
- Self-motivated and organised, helping to frame timelines, respect deadlines, pre-empt issues, able to brief and direct freelance designers and know when to ask for advice
- Skilled at working both independently and as a team player, bringing a positive can-do attitude to all aspects of the role
- An ability to confidently sell your designs, whether to internal team or client
- Flexible and willing to react quickly to changing demands of the business
- Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks cross-functionally
- Strive for continuous improvement, being receptive to feedback and implementing this into your work.
Benefits
Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of what they include;- 27 days holiday (plus UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3)
- Birthdays Off
- Pay Day early finish - Fridays (15:00)
- Standard Pension Plan
- Fitness membership
- Company discounts and perks
- Company social events inc. weekly office drinks
- Annual Company Offsite
- Additional Benefits after 1 years’ service including private medical
- Opportunity to attend overseas familiarisation trips on behalf of Sleek in luxury accommodation. Recent destinations include South Africa, Abu Dhabi and the South of France!