Senior Designer

Welcome to PureGym, the No.1 gym operator in the UK and the 4th largest worldwide ! With over 700 gyms and more than 2 million members across the UK, Europe, and the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels free to be . Proudly recognized as a Top Institute Employer , we prioritize excellence in employee experience and workplace culture.

• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working options
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Access to great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Location: Leeds (2-3 days in the office)
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Application Deadline: Sunday, 26th April. Please apply with your CV and portfolio (including both static and motion examples). Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

We are on the lookout for a Senior Designer to join our dynamic Studio team. Our in-house studio creates impactful work seen by millions across global markets, covering campaigns, social media, digital, CRM, and in-gym experiences.

As a Senior Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping our creative output and the systems that support it. Your role will involve delivering high-quality designs across multiple channels while enhancing our creative processes through toolkits, templates, automation, and emerging technologies. This is more than just execution; you will help define smarter ways of working, improving consistency, speed, and quality across the studio while maintaining a strong focus on craft. You will collaborate closely with the Creative Lead, Brand, Marketing, and stakeholders across markets to ensure our work is both creatively strong and operationally efficient.

• Create high-quality static and motion designs for campaigns, social media, digital, CRM, in-gym, and print.
• Lead and contribute to creative concepting and execution alongside other creatives.
• Apply and evolve the brand’s creative toolkit for consistency and impact across all touchpoints.
• Design and refine scalable systems such as templates and modular assets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency across briefing, production, and delivery.
• Explore and integrate AI and emerging tools to add meaningful value to craft and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, motion designers, marketers, and stakeholders across regions.
• Present work with clarity and confidence, articulating both creative and strategic rationale.

• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality, conceptually sound work across multiple channels.
• Exceptional craft skills with a keen eye for typography, layout, and visual systems.
• Experience in building scalable design systems, templates, or toolkits.
• A systems mindset focused on improving creative production and delivery.
• Curiosity about new tools, including automation and AI, and their potential to enhance workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); After Effects and Premiere Pro are a plus.
• Ability to work at pace across multiple briefs, markets, and audiences while maintaining quality.
• Confidence in presenting work and engaging with stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently without compromising quality.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach that inspires collaboration.
• Experience in motivating and leading a team, whether in project settings or direct management.

At PureGym, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome,’ and we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our team reflects the diversity of the nation and our millions of gym members.

Be part of our mission to bring high-quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.