Junior/Graduate UX/UI designer | Strafe Creative

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0115 9588803 ©2026 STRAFE LTD Design Team Junior/Graduate UX/UI designer Crafting intuitive digital experiences, while learning and growing within a collaborative, successful creative agency. £23,750 Salary Hybrid or Remote Ideally within a 2 hour commute to Nottingham office Apply Now Helen Abbott Operations Director Published 28 May 2026 Post Summary Apply Now Introduction Company Profile You’ll join Strafe Creative , a passionate creative agency rooted in Nottingham, working with brands big and small. We build great products through collaboration, innovative thinking, and a dedication to craft. Here, every teammate is empowered, encouraged to grow, and part of a vibrant culture. Our Culture What's in it for you? Two key parts of our culture are balance and self-improvement, so creating an environment and work life that is conducive to this is extremely important to us. We want our team to feel well looked after. In Office or Remote You choose! Ideally, we'd like you to be within a 2 hour commute to the Nottingham office, so you can join our Quarterly team events. ‍♂️ Flexible Working Hours Plan your working day to suit your body clock and family life. You can start anywhere between 7am and 9:30am - we're super flexible! ‍‍‍ Family Friendly Policies Paid leave for pregnancy appointments to support family life. Hear from one of our Directors on how we support family life here . ⏰ Additional Break Policy Do the school run, visit the dentist, or hit the gym! You can take additional breaks to support that all important work/life balance. Great Clients We believe great work comes from great relationships. That’s why we only collaborate with clients who share our values and respect our team. Personal Development Fund Our team is our biggest investment! Once you pass probation, you'll have £1k a year available for you to improve your skills with us. Monthly Bonus Scheme We give back to you every month, just by being great at what you do. Hit your goals and you'll see the rewards! Regular Socials We love bringing the team together with regular socials, online and in-person, perfect for unwinding over a meal or showing off your competitive side at a game of darts! Mental Health Support We offer all employees free access to the Headspace app, monthly mental health check-ins and direct access to Mental Health First Aiders within the team. The Role We’re on the hunt for a talented, ambitious Mid-Level Designer to join the Strafe Creative team. You’ll design seamless, conversion-focused digital experiences, contribute to strategic design discussions, and play a key role in guiding our junior designers as they grow. With the support of our senior team, you’ll balance multiple projects, lead presentations, and bring bold, user-focused ideas to life. We want to give you a clear picture of the type of work you’ll be doing. Most of our projects – around 80% – are focussed on digital design, including UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) for websites, digital products, and complex dashboards. The remaining 20% involves branding and visual identity. While those skills are definitely valuable, the core focus of the role is digital design . What you’ll be doing Designing user-friendly interfaces under the guidance of senior designers. Keeping your Figma files spotless, organised, labelled, and ready for handover. Gathering and applying user feedback to improve your designs. Balancing multiple projects and deadlines with support from Project Managers. Presenting design ideas internally (and with clients once you’re confident). Staying curious; experimenting with new tools, keeping up with industry trends, and sharing what you learn. What we’re looking for Figma fluency (the basics are essential; the rest you’ll learn here). A natural eye for detail and pixel-perfect execution . Strong time management; you’ll check in on Monday.com daily and keep Project Managers in the loop. A collaborative mindset; you must be open to feedback and hungry to grow. Experience we’d love to see: Strafe has a friendly, supportive culture where I’ve always felt genuinely cared for, both professionally and personally. The flexibility, positive team spirit, and opportunities to learn and grow make it a great place to work. Ambareen Web Developer I love being part of the team at Strafe, and I’m truly proud to work here. The culture is incredibly positive, my hard work is always recognised and the projects I get to be involved in are consistently exciting and push the boundaries. Eva Project Manager Working here gives me the flexibility to look after my young family and the reassurance of being truly appreciated in my role. I couldn’t ask for a better team! Helen Operations Director Since joining Strafe Creative I’ve always felt part of a fun creative team. Even from the first week of joining, I was straight into dynamic and engaging projects with real clients. Raph Developer How to apply Portfolio Submission Requirements Your portfolio is the most important part of your application . We require clear evidence of your practical design skills and ability. Preferred Format: We highly recommend submitting your work via a personal website or a single, consolidated PDF document / presentation slides (e.g., Figma slides, Google Slides). Hosting: While we can accept work hosted on third-party sites (e.g., Behance, Dribbble, Notion), we strongly advise against this as the best way to showcase your skills. A dedicated site or document gives you complete control. Practical Checks: Please ensure your work is easy to find! URL: Double-check that all links are correct and load instantly. Broken links are a red flag. If password protected, please make the password readily available as part of your application. File Size: If submitting a PDF, please keep the file size to under 20MB for easy downloading and review. We are primarily assessing your foundational practical design skillset . Content: Please showcase 3 to 6 primarily digital-based projects that demonstrate your expertise. Visual Priority: We are not looking to read lengthy essays or deep dives into theory-craft. Instead, let the visuals of your work clearly convey the concepts. Show us, don’t just tell us! Core Fundamentals: We love to see a clear understanding of: Colour theory and effective palettes. Typographic fundamentals and hierarchy. Strong layout and spacing awareness. A basic understanding of UI Design principles. Applicants must be UK based, and eligible to work in the UK. You can submit your application by using the form below. " * " indicates required fields Full name * Email address * Telephone number * Portfolio URL (Optional) Upload CV / Portfolio Accepted file types: pdf, doc, Max. file size: 12 MB. Accepted formats: PDF, Doc, Max file size 12MB CAPTCHA Submit Application or, press Enter Published 28 May 2026 For Further information careers@strafecreative.co.uk Share Job Post About the Author Helen Abbott Operations Director The brains behind our process here at Strafe, Helen keeps us all on track every single day! She is an oracle of knowledge when it comes to tools and our methodological approach. Similar Articles 30 June 2026 SaaS Are these 7 mistakes destroying your SaaS Startup conversion 8 February 2026 E-Commerce How to improve your Website Conversion Rate (CRO) 2 February 2026 Design Understanding Your Users' Inner Monologue: The Secret to Higher Website Conversions 31 January 2026 E-Commerce 5 of the best Shopify Product Pages Get in touch, let’s chat We challenge traditional design approaches to exceed expectations and ensure the projects we deliver are not only inventive but bespoke to our clients' needs. 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