Lead Graphic Designer

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BJAK is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to own the UK visual language for a global-first brand. You’ll lead UK campaigns across marketing, social, web and digital ads, translate briefs into bold conversion-focused visuals, and produce motion and static assets while partnering with UK content, video and performance teams. Expect to iterate on performance data, maintain brand systems, and advance AI-enabled workflows with tools like Midjourney and Runway. The role requires 5+ years in graphic or motion design, a strong digital portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe CC, Figma, After Effects and Premiere, plus typography and layout finesse. Salary £35k-£50k, onsite in the UK with remote flexibility, and a clear path to leadership. Apply by tailoring your portfolio to digital-first storytelling, showcasing measurable results, collaboration, and experience with scalable brand systems.

Create Visuals That Cut Through. Lead the Look of a Global-First Brand.

About BJAK

We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient.

We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region.

We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI.

Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

What You’ll Do

1) Visual Creation & Execution

• Lead the creation of UK-focused visual assets across marketing campaigns, social, web, and digital advertising (static + motion)

• Translate creative briefs into bold, conversion-focused visuals

• Produce short-form motion content and static assets that elevate brand presence

• Support UK product marketing with clear, benefit-driven visuals

2) Collaboration & Optimization

• Collaborate closely with UK content, video, and performance marketing teams

• Analyze performance data to iterate, improve, and scale high-performing visual directions

• Balance pixel-perfect execution with scalable brand thinking

• Ensure brand consistency and visual excellence across all outputs

3) Tools, Systems & Innovation

• Utilize AI tools (e.g. Midjourney, DALL·E, Runway) to enhance ideation and speed up production

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of UK brand templates and visual systems

• Stay ahead of UK design, motion, and AI trends to keep visually competitive.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Obsess over clean design, typography, motion fluency, and visual hierarchy

• Enjoy fast-paced environments with high creative ownership

• Love testing, iterating, and optimizing for performance

• Take pride in craft while thinking at a system and brand level

• Stay curious about new tools, techniques, and creative approaches

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design, motion design, or creative content roles

• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design, visual storytelling, and execution quality

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and motion workflows

• Experience with or strong curiosity about AI tools for creative production

• Strong sense of layout, composition, typography, and brand systems

• Ability to execute quickly and deliver under tight deadlines

Nice to Have

• Experience producing short-form ads, social videos, or performance creatives

• Exposure to performance-driven design or high-growth startup environments

• Basic sound design or simple VFX skills

• Familiarity with templates, libraries, and scalable brand systems

Our Team & Culture

• Lean, high-output team that moves fast and expects the same from each other

• Everyone contributes meaningfully, thinks like an owner, and raises the bar

• Clarity, execution, and iteration drive everything we do

• Results, speed, and ownership matter more than titles

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation with a pathway to creative leadership

• Ownership of high-impact visuals seen by UK users

• Fast-paced, execution-driven environment

• Culture that encourages experimentation and bold ideas

• Remote work flexibility across the UK

Location Requirement

Based in the UK

Compensation Range

£35,000 – £50,000 base salary per annum

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.