Step 1
Problem framing
Identified the need for a simple way to regularly promote vacancies to EJR's existing mailing list.
01/07
EJR Recruitment - Newsletter designed to connect job opportunities with candidates.
Project
EJR Recruitment
Role
Designer & Developer
Date
2026
EMAIL DESIGNHTML / CSSMAILCHIMP
Project
EJR Recruitment
Role
Designer & Developer
Date
2026
The Challenge
EJR Recruitment needed a more effective way to reach candidates with relevant job opportunities. The existing process lacked a direct and engaging way to present vacancies to their mailing list, making it harder to connect suitable candidates with available roles.
The Process
I approached the project as a focused email design and communication challenge. The goal was to create a reusable newsletter that made job opportunities clear, engaging and easy to act on.
The process focused on understanding how EJR needed to communicate vacancies, then creating a flexible template that Elliot could update and send each week without requiring design or development support.
Step 2
Content structure
Created a clear layout for presenting job opportunities, key information and calls to action.
Step 3
Responsive design
Designed a modern, on-brand newsletter that worked across desktop and mobile devices.
Step 4
HTML & CSS development
Built the email using HTML and CSS while following accessibility and responsive web standards.
Step 5
Mailchimp integration
Developed the template for Mailchimp so Elliot could easily update and distribute new opportunities each week.
Step 6
Testing & refinement
Tested the template across different screen sizes and refined the experience to ensure consistent presentation.
The Solution
I designed and developed a reusable Mailchimp newsletter that gave EJR Recruitment a simple way to showcase new job opportunities. The template combined clear content hierarchy, strong calls to action and responsive design, while allowing Elliot to update the content independently each week.
Visual Design
The Outcome
The new newsletter significantly increased click-through rates and helped EJR fill available positions faster. It also streamlined the process of creating and sending weekly job updates, reducing the amount of manual work involved.
"Jonathon was a great help with designing and developing this newsletter - it has streamlined how I now conduct my business and put jobs in the eyes of those intended."
Elliott, EJR Recruitment