About madeby.studio
What is madeby.studio?
madeby.studio is a Leeds-based digital design and branding agency that calls itself "The Climate Conscious Digital Agency™" — specialising in low-carbon websites, marketing, and digital strategy for ambitious organisations that want to align profit, performance and purpose. The studio's work includes the Severfield ESG report site (a low-carbon alternative to a PDF report, designed for the path to Net Zero), a Wilson Power Solutions site that drove a 25% increase in users, and a Clearworld build that increased click-through rate by 65%. Other named clients include Pentland Brands, Veco, AneticAid, Diamedica UK Ltd, Medical Aid International, BBP, Choose Your Charger and the Greentech Gathering community. The studio's services span website development and bespoke builds, APIs & integrations, digital sustainability, email and content marketing, social media management, SEO, brand strategy, user research, digital transformation, accessibility support, and green hosting.
Where will I work?
The team works hybrid out of a city-centre Leeds studio at Unit 21, 30-38 Dock Street, LS10 1JF — described on the careers page as "a bright, creative and collaborative space in the heart of Leeds City Centre." Hybrid working is one of the listed benefits: "Work a mix of remote and in-office days to stay collaborative and connected." Office hours are flexible — the careers page is specific that team members "start between 8:00am and 9:30am and finishing between 4:00pm and 5:30pm." Phone: +44 (0) 113 347 7734.
What is the madeby.studio team like?
Seven named team members are featured on the careers page: Sam Taylor (Creative Director), Matt Wheeler (Digital Director), Zahra Roper (Marketing & Events Coordinator), Loren Aspinall (Marketing Executive), Liam Rainford (Digital Designer), Karina Ivanova (Web Developer), and Arran Baker (Web Developer). The studio puts a strong emphasis on team voice — "All ideas from every team member are taken on-board and have a tangible impact on the growth of madeby.studio" — and it operates with a transparent progression framework and published salary bands "to set clear expectations for your role and future progression." Three named values guide the work: Impact (committed to partnering to create impactful, sustainable results), Integrity (building with purpose and intention, proactively reducing digital waste, advocating for social impact), and Growth (delivering digital solutions that grow long-term and strengthen client impact).
Work-Life Balance
The careers page lists "4-day Work Week" verbatim as a benefit, with the explanation: "We believe in working smarter, not longer. Four days, full salary and your Fridays free." That sits alongside genuinely flexible hours — start anywhere between 8:00am and 9:30am and finish between 4:00pm and 5:30pm — and a hybrid working pattern that mixes remote days with time in the Leeds studio. Monthly team socials are included as part of the package, framed as a chance to "switch off and explore your creativity outside of work." The studio's commitment to environmental impact (climate-conscious work, green hosting, low-carbon-by-design websites) extends to how the team operates: working smarter rather than longer is consistent with the core philosophy of "reducing digital waste."
Perks and Benefits
The careers page lists nine benefits verbatim:
- 4-day Work Week: four days, full salary, Fridays free
- Flexible Working Hours: start 8:00am–9:30am, finish 4:00pm–5:30pm
- Hybrid working: mix of remote and in-office days at the Leeds studio
- City Centre Office: bright, creative, collaborative Leeds studio space
- Top-tier Kit: high-spec MacBook Pro and all the tools you need
- Cycle to Work Scheme: new bicycles and equipment through salary sacrifice
- Monthly Team Socials: regular team gatherings to creatively switch off outside work
- Referral Programme: project referral bonus for introducing new clients
- Your Voice Matters: team-shaped roadmap with all ideas considered
- A transparent progression framework and published salary bands for predictable role growth