Designer (Midweight)

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Team: Creative Studio

Experience: Mid-level

Salary: £32,270 - £42,600

Working pattern: Full-Time, Hybrid

Reporting to: Christie Gray, Design lead + Senior Designers

Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Collaboration, Creativity, Craft

Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication, Attention to detail, Curiosity

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….

“OVO offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable energy. It’s great to be part of a talented and passionate team that embraces innovation and creative problem-solving. Come and drive positive change in the world – through design!"

Where you’ll work:

At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home. Ideally, we're looking for candidates who are able to commute to our London or Bristol hub.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

Naturally, the Creative Studio plays a vital role in making that happen – whether it’s through customer interaction or how we show up as a brand. 

The impact of design is huge. At every touchpoint, we have the opportunity to help customers on their own path to zero. That’s what we want to make OVO famous for. 

And you’ll work with some amazing people along the way. Our mission takes teamwork, so you’ll be a trusted partner for stakeholders all over the business – working particularly closely with our Brand team.  

This role in a nutshell:

Exciting things have been happening at OVO, we’re growing and we’re looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, passionate new co-workers to use the power of our brand to drive our mission. 

As a Midweight Designer, we’ll need you to create visual concepts across projects, and champion exceptional design and craft. You’ll have excellent collaboration and communication skills, attention to detail and artistic flair. A strategic mindset, ready to tackle any challenge with a can-do attitude with the ability to apply creative thinking to briefs.

You’ll work across all design elements, from concept to delivery, to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing outcome. We are looking for a designer who also can animate, and who has hands-on experience with Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.

You’ll be a successful Midweight Designer at OVO if you…

• Up-to-date knowledge and experience working at a creative agency or in-house creative team
• An outstanding portfolio of published work spanning different channels, from print to digital, including advertising, branding, motion, landing pages, and reports
• Excellent hands-on experience with Figma and Adobe Creative SuiteMotion experience (required)
• Email and performance marketing channel expertise
• The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality design work
• The ability to translate complex ideas into simple, clear, and compelling designs
• The ability to think creatively, present ideas, and articulate the thinking behind them
• Excellent attention to detailGood spelling and grammar
• Quick and calm thinking skillsConfidence in multi-tasking, managing your workload, and delivering projects on time and on brief
• Independent problem-solving skills
• An open-mind and are receptive to feedback
• Ambition and a drive for high standards
• A passion for learning and teaching others
• A positive attitude, excellent collaboration, communication and listening skills, and the initiative to compromise when necessary.

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £32,270 - £42,600, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

For your health
With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more

For your wellbeing
With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more

For your lifestyle
With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations

For your home 
Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute
Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..