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Senior Brand Designer
full-time•London
About this role
Who Are We?
We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.
We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called 'The Big Dreams Project’, we're working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.
Why not check out our advert on YouTube: Simply Business TV advert 2024: 'Simply the Best'.
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1What Is the Opportunity?
You will be a key player in defining and executing our visual identity across every brand touchpoint. We are looking for an ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the agility to innovate quickly.While this role is based in the UK, you will be dedicated to supporting our US business. To collaborate effectively with your transatlantic colleagues, you will need to work US hours (2pm – 10pm UK time) at various points throughout the week. You will be instrumental in designing compelling brand experiences and championing our visual system across multiple platforms.
As one of our Senior Brand Designers, you’ll:
Champion the Simply Business visual brand identity, ensuring all digital touchpoints are cohesive, impactful, and resonate with our target audience.
Translate marketing and business objectives into engaging digital design solutions, from initial concept through to launch.
Help define, create, and maintain our comprehensive design system, including UI components, patterns, and guidelines.
Create and edit custom templates within WordPress, ensuring designs are visually appealing, responsive, and optimised for performance.
Develop multimedia content using design, motion graphics, and video to drive our brand storytelling across social media and campaigns.
Continuously audit and evolve our visual identity based on user feedback, data, and emerging design trends.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Comfortable with a flexible schedule, specifically working 2pm – 10pm (UK time) at points during the week to align with US business hours.
An experienced Digital Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital projects, such as websites, landing pages, and campaigns.
Expert in WordPress (or similar platforms), comfortable with theme/template creation, customisation, and troubleshooting build challenges.
Masterful with industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and skilled in animation, motion graphics, or video editing.
Deeply knowledgeable about design principles, typography, colour theory, and visual hierarchy, with a solid understanding of UX/UI standards.
Proactive and adaptable, with a track record of creatively overcoming design and technical challenges in a deadline-driven environment.
(We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)
We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.
Ready to help us support small businesses? Apply today.
What are the benefits of working at Simply Business:
we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid
on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits
our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver
our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service
private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses
we offer a competitive salary based oon your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance
Employment Practices
Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.
What you'll do
- You will define and execute the visual identity across brand touchpoints, ensuring cohesion and impact. This includes designing digital solutions, maintaining a design system, and developing multimedia content for brand storytelling.
About Simply Business
Simply Business is dedicated to making small business insurance simple and accessible. Our cutting edge tech and data capabilities allows small business owners to easily search and compare quotes from top-rated insurers, customize their coverage, and purchase and access their policies online. Experienced insurance agents from our award-winning contact centers in the UK and the US are also available to provide expert guidance throughout the process for customers who prefer to speak to us.
We have nearly 20 years of experience supporting the success of small businesses and over one million customers worldwide trust Simply Business for their insurance.
In 2015 and 2016, Simply Business was named the #1 Best Company To Work For by the Sunday Times in the UK and in 2025, we were recognised as one of the best places to work in 6 categories by Built In in the US.
Want to learn more?
In the UK, visit SimplyBusiness.co.uk
In the US, visit SimplyBusiness.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Senior Brand Designer do at Simply Business?
As a Senior Brand Designer at Simply Business, you will: you will define and execute the visual identity across brand touchpoints, ensuring cohesion and impact. This includes designing digital solutions, maintaining a design system, and developing multimedia content for brand storytelling..
Is the Senior Brand Designer position at Simply Business remote?
The Senior Brand Designer position at Simply Business is based in London, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Senior Brand Designer position at Simply Business?
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