Stage 1

Applied

You will be asked for a copy of your CV and basic details
(Don't worry you won't have to write war & peace)
Good Luck!

Stage 2

Review

At this stage your application will be reviewed by the recruitment team and more importantly will be reviewed by the hiring managers themselves!

Stage 3

Initial Screening Call

At this stage you could be invited to attend a 10-15 minute introductory screening call over MS Teams - there will normally be one hiring managers attending.

Assess, communication skills, high-level experience before investing your time in a full portfolio review.
Any initial questions from the you.

Stage 4

Portfolio and skills interview

At this stage you could be invited to a more in depth final stage portfolio review interview which could have a few people on the panel - don't worry though we don't bite!

In person interview at CDL with hiring manager, product designers and internal comms manager.
To evaluate technical skills, creative thinking, and strategic approach.
Walk through portfolio: 3-5 projects to showcase:

Brand identity work.
Motion graphics and digital campaigns.
Any AI-driven creative examples.
Discussion on the scope and impact of the Senior Creative role in CDL
Opportunity for you to ask questions

Stage 5

Formal Offer

Congratulations - At this stage you could be made a formal offer!

Stage 6

Background Checks

At this stage we will instruct a company called Zinc to perform background checks (Last 3 yrs working and living history plus a Credit Check will be performed)
Please be advised that due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates are subject to employment and security checks and you must therefore have proof of right to work in the UK. You can also find further details on our website. www.cdl.co.uk

Stage 7

Hired

Congratulations! Welcome to CDL!
You will be sent an onboarding invitation email and your journey with the CDL family begins!