Designer
IMA is a creative agency built to create connections people buy into—emotionally and literally. From advertising and media to packaging and retail activations, we deliver work that earns attention and gives people a reason to choose your brand in moments that matter.
We’re looking for an ideas-led Designer to join our creative team focused primarily on retail and experiential design. You’ll bring a deep love of culture, fashion, art and music, turning inspiration into distinctive, high-impact work for leading brands.
The Role
As a Designer, you’ll develop and deliver creative concepts across in-store retail and experiential environments, shopper marketing, and digital touchpoints. You’ll work closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Strategists, Account teams and production partners to turn briefs into work that performs.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creative concept development from first idea through to final execution.
Design retail and experiential campaigns and environments, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
Bring brand guidelines to life with fresh thinking and strong art direction.
Present ideas confidently and clearly to internal teams and clients, welcoming feedback.
Collaborate closely with producers and external suppliers to deliver work on spec and on time.
Prepare accurate artwork and design files for print, digital and production.
Support more junior creatives and contribute to a positive, high-performing team.
What We’re Looking For
A strong portfolio showing original concepts, excellent visual craft and commercial clarity.
Confident communicator able to explain thinking and respond constructively to feedback.
Strong technical ability across relevant design and artwork software, with a clear understanding of typography, layout, colour and production.
Organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple briefs and deadlines.
Curious, proactive and inclusive genuinely excited to contribute creative ideas shaped by culture, fashion, art and music.
Our Values at IMA
Own it - take responsibility when it matters.
Build Trust - nurture honest, open, lasting relationships.
Stay Hungry - keep learning, improving and staying curious.
Apply Now
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If the Designer role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- Retail Experience
- Locations
- Manchester
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Manchester
About IMA
Informed by human behaviour. Fuelled by creativity. Connected by data, media and digital. We are IMA.