12 Design Agencies jobs in Hackney Wick

• Responsibilities : You will support with a wide range of creative projects for our clients within the healthcare sector, from initial concept development to full production, allowing for real autonomy and creativity
• Salary : A pro-rated salary of £25,800 per annum outside of London (£7,050 per annum in London)
• Benefits : Statutory holiday allowance, flexible working hours and the chance to work from home 1 day per week, numerous internal training and mentoring opportunities, and employer pension contributions
• Role Type : Full-time, temporary internship, lasting for either 3 or 6 months
• Start Date : We are currently recruiting for start dates in early 2026, including January and February, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Application Deadlines : Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role will close when a suitable candidate is found
• Location : This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge , as well as our London , Manchester , and Bristol offices

This internship is ideal for Graphic Design students or recent graduates who would like to gain insight into an agency or commercial environment, as well as those looking to kickstart their career in design.

In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of graphic design projects, including the development of visually engaging scientific posters, infographics, leave pieces, marketing assets, and more. You may also have the opportunity to support our motion and digital teams with the creation of interactive exhibition materials, animations, and eLearning modules.

Collaborating with experienced members of our Creative team, you will receive comprehensive training and gain hands-on design experience in the healthcare sector. You can learn more about our Creative team and see some examples of their work here: . You can also hear directly from members of the team by watching our Virtual Creative Careers Fair, where they share their experiences and insights into life at the company:

Hybrid Working Policy : We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.

Given the wealth of training, mentorship and development opportunities that are available as part of our internship programmes, time spent in the office is even more crucial. Therefore, our interns can work from home 1 day per week.

As a Graphic Design Intern in the Creative team, you will have the option to select an internship length of either 3 or 6 months, enabling you to develop your skills and potentially gain experience working on multiple project types. There may also be the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Graphic Designer role and join the team on a permanent basis, depending on business need. To learn more about the benefits that we offer for permanent roles, please click here:

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017 and were proud to receive B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us, our work, and our mission on our website:

Requirements

This internship is suited to recent graduates as well as current students who can complete full-time internships over the holidays or via a placement as a part of their degree. We also welcome applications from those looking to begin their career in the creative industry.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• A degree-level or higher qualification in a design-related discipline (minimum or expected 2.1), in addition to a highly innovative portfolio. We welcome applications from candidates in their second year of study or later, and with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; Graphic Design, Digital Communications, Graphic Communication Design, and Marketing
• Excellent technical skills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, as well as a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience in the generation and execution of creative concepts, with a clear understanding of layout design principles
• A strong understanding of aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think outside the box
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines

Although no previous experience in the healthcare sector is required, a specific interest in applying your graphic design skills to this sector is a must.

Benefits

At Costello Medical, we are committed to fair and competitive pay. In line with the Real Living Wage, the salary on offer is:

• £25, 0 per annum for colleagues based in office locations outside London
• £2 050 per annum for colleagues based in the London office

These rates reflect regional living costs and our commitment to equitable compensation. Learn more about the Real Living Wage here: 

Interns also benefit from:

• Exceptional internal training and mentoring
• Opportunities to contribute to pro bono and charitable projects
• Regular company-funded social activities
• Flexible working options

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a PDF portfolio or a link to your online portfolio. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved, where applicable.

Our recruitment process includes a self-recorded video interview which will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition team. Following this, you will be sent an assessment to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of our Creative team, which also includes a portfolio review. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 3 to 4 weeks, however this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide:

Please note that, whilst we embrace AI to innovate and improve processes, your role may involve confidential data that cannot be uploaded to AI. Therefore, it is important for us to assess your own skills and abilities, so we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate any application materials.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.

A New Business Development Executive / Sales Executive is needed join a full-service design agency with superb credentials and an award-winning portfolio of work. Are you a young sales professional, hungry for a thrilling new opportunity? If you have the passion and determination to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, then we are eager to hear from you!

Our client is a distinguished, full-service design agency, boasting an impressive clientele spanning UK and International landscapes, featuring esteemed organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organisation. With a rich history of 25 years, their team of 16 professionals comprise design, web, interactive and video, provide a wide variety of capabilities and experience that the New Business Development / Sales Executive will be able to leverage to prospective new clients.

Working alongside an experienced New Business Director, you will receive high-level sales training with a leading provider, that will empower you to nurture and expand the sales pipeline, craft impactful marketing campaigns, coordinate and attend sales meetings individually and with the Directors.  

Key responsibilities for the role comprise:

• Identify and research potential new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients through phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective lead generation campaigns.
• Build the company social media profile
• Monitor and report on sales metrics and market trends.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client information in the CRM system.
• Ability to speak French and advantage.

Attend our office in Mortlake 4 days a week. You will have the opportunity to travel to international clients in Europe.

In return the New Business Development Executive / Sales Executive can expect:

• Hybrid working 4 days a week in the office (every day for the first 3-months).
• Company pension plan.
• Free access to an on-site gym.

Our client is based in Mortlake, in-between Putney and Richmond (2 mins walk from Mortlake Station, 10 mins from Clapham Junction and 25 mins from Waterloo).

Salary breakdown: Basic £30,000 DOE + £8k performance-based commission + 5% sales-based commission

Role: Finance Manager - Global Design Agency

Location: Central London (hybrid working)

The Role: This opportunity is working for an independent integrated brand design consultancy with an international network of offices across the USA, UK and Asia. The business has a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the CEO. This person would be playing a pivotal role to drive operational excellence and provide strategic counsel to the business leadership team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, commercially minded, and eager to make an impact by optimising financial reporting, strengthening controls, and improving processes throughout the organisation. Furthermore, this role will evolve and become a conduit between the business and the finance team where you will spend significant time establishing relationships and providing support to senior management. You will identifying new ways to communicate performance and providing financial planning and commercial analytical support. This role comes with a very competitive salary, benefits, generous bonus scheme and a clear path for progression in the future.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete month end, including balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset register, accruals and prepayments and intercompany adjustments
• Production of the monthly management accounts including reporting KPIs, budget vs actual analysis and cashflow forecast. Presenting to both the senior operation team and at Board level
• Assist accountants with year-end reports for UK and US entities
• Quarterly VAT returns for group
• Running of day-to-day finance including AP and AR and sharing day to day management of the businesses small but growing London studio operations
• Treasury management, including FX issues
• Creation of annual budgets and agreements for Board approval
• Assist in negotiations with client procurement teams to ensure they maintain margins
• Ad hoc reporting/financial modelling as required
• New Business – evaluation of prospect suitability, contractual terms, and oversight /input on rate cards and proposal sign off
• Clients - evaluation of drive plans, contractual terms, and oversight/input on rate cards and proposal sign off
• Chair weekly forecast, monthly close out and London Management team meetings

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified professional
• Experience working within design services/creative agency a preference but not essential
• An excellent communicator with the ability to tell a story and go beyond the analysis
• Experience working with non-finance staff and ability to explain financial data to them
• Experience using Paprika software would be beneficial
• Has experience of project accounting

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Senior Project Manager

Branding, Design and Motion

Full time 5 days in Studio

Central London

£45,000 - £55,000

One of our exceptional clients are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their independent studio based in Central London. This is an incredible opportunity to join a very creative studio who work on high end clients and only the most interesting projects. They are a very well respected, and the quality of work and output is at the highest level. Design sits at the heart of everything they do. They specialise in creative direction, motion and design and have worked with very influential brands, artists and organisations from high luxury to successful music artists and film makers.

The Senior Project Manager role is a key role at the studio. Working alongside the Founder/Creative Director Business Partner/Strategy Director and the wider design team, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple projects across a range of sectors, spanning culture and commerce. The Senior Project Manager will need to be able to deliver on projects end to end.

What the day to day will look like:

• Define project scopes, budgets and key objectives/deliverables
• Create written client facing project proposals, clearly articulating key stages of work
• Create project timelines and internal design briefs
• Set-up and maintain all new project folders and filing systems
• Manage projects from inception to delivery across multiple client accounts
• Run weekly internal project planning sessions
• Run weekly internal resource sessions with the design team
• Manage studio workflow, including long term resource planning
• Schedule key client and internal meetings/reviews
• Capture and document all client updates clearly for wider team review
• Filter and distil feedback where relevant, to relevant team members
• Review all client-facing materials before work leaves the studio
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Support SeniorManagement team in developing and building new projects
• Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships

Production

• Liaise with clients to determine and manage production budgets and schedules
• Liaise with external suppliers/contractors on all areas of production (print, digital, photography etc)
• Managing licensing to include: typefaces, stock imagery, stock footage, sound

Financial Administration

Financial reconciliation across all projects,i.e:

• Tracking project expenditure
• Raising and issuing client invoices
• Management of external supplier costs across each project (with support from the Senior Management team)

HR

The following responsibilities are shared with and supported by our Studio Manager:

• Issuing NDAs as required across projects
• Issuing employee and freelance contracts
• Onboarding new employees

The ideal candidate will need to live and breathe project management, timelines and posess exceptional organisational skills and ability to run projects end to end and be able to be the lynch pin in the studio and communicate effectively.

Key skills required:

• Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong multi-tasker used to working in a fast-paced environment
• Confident in managing a wide rangeof projects and personalities
• Pragmatic approach when it comes to tackling challenges and problem solving
• Show initiative and decisiveness under pressure, demonstrating autonomy and agency when required
• Demonstrate the foresight and ability to identify and mitigate potential project delivery issues, before they occur
• Natural ‘can do’ attitude when it comes to supporting project delivery and the team
• Leading internal team meetings and briefings on workflow and project updates
• Personable and confident approach to in person client communications of all levels from marketing managers to senior leadership members, as required
• Passion for design and culture with a strong understanding of the creative process

Experience

• Minimum 5 years within the creative industry(ideally within a design/branding agency.)
• Experience in delivering product campaigns across multiple platforms
• Apple/Mac literate, with a fluent understanding of Outlook Office Suite, GoogleSuite and project management tools such as Float, Asana, Trello, Monday
• Understanding and experience of using Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Acrobat& InDesign)
• Experience working across the following disciplines, due to the diverse nature of the studio’s output: Branding, Packaging, ATL & BTL Adverting Campaigns, Experiential, Digital & App Design, Stills, Motion and CGI

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves project management and loves high quality design and branding!

The role is an ASAP start!

Senior Account Manager or Account Director -Retail and fashion Agency

3 days a week in their Central London office

up to 60k

The role of Account Director is to join their ever expanding team for to work on luxury retail and fashion clients.

As an Account Director at this agency, you will play an integral part by representing the

company through faultless account management and project management.

You will be responsible for ensuring major clients receive the best service for all projects.

You will lead the day to day tasks of assigned client’s business, whilst looking ahead to

plan resource and identify opportunities of future growth and where to add value.

You will have the ability to evaluate and adapt to changing situations and be agile with

responses, with the ability to have difficult conversations without escalation and with

constant levels of professionalism.

The role will see you work within the creative project management team and forge a

relationship with your peers, ensuring you all work together to enable thorough

understanding of procedures and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities of Account Director:

Managing of account P&L across projects that are being run by the whole team

Client relationship development, developing strong ties with key client

stakeholders in the accounts that you direct and ensure that the agency is

delivering against their goals and objectives.

As Account Director:

Experienced within retail and luxury brands, working on retail design and innovation projects.

Have significant client-facing experience with the ability to constantly engage with

clients and suppliers, being extremely personable throughout.

Have a passion for branding and retail environments with an understanding of the

consumer experience.

Be creatively minded, being a person who loves to bring ideas to the table, showing

willingness to input and add value wherever possible.

At Creativehood everyone is welcome.

We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, disability, identity, religion and experience and are proud to work on behalf of clients who share in our belief that uniqueness is powerful and welcome in their place of work.

Senior Account Manager or Account Director -Retail and fashion Agency

3 days a week in their Central London office

up to 60k

The role of Account Director is to join their ever expanding team for to work on luxury retail and fashion clients.

As an Account Director at this agency, you will play an integral part by representing the

company through faultless account management and project management.

You will be responsible for ensuring major clients receive the best service for all projects.

You will lead the day to day tasks of assigned client’s business, whilst looking ahead to

plan resource and identify opportunities of future growth and where to add value.

You will have the ability to evaluate and adapt to changing situations and be agile with

responses, with the ability to have difficult conversations without escalation and with

constant levels of professionalism.

The role will see you work within the creative project management team and forge a

relationship with your peers, ensuring you all work together to enable thorough

understanding of procedures and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities of Account Director:

Managing of account P&L across projects that are being run by the whole team

Client relationship development, developing strong ties with key client

stakeholders in the accounts that you direct and ensure that the agency is

delivering against their goals and objectives.

As Account Director:

Experienced within retail and luxury brands, working on retail design and innovation projects.

Have significant client-facing experience with the ability to constantly engage with

clients and suppliers, being extremely personable throughout.

Have a passion for branding and retail environments with an understanding of the

consumer experience.

Be creatively minded, being a person who loves to bring ideas to the table, showing

willingness to input and add value wherever possible.

At Creativehood everyone is welcome.

We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, disability, identity, religion and experience and are proud to work on behalf of clients who share in our belief that uniqueness is powerful and welcome in their place of work.