An award-winning, independent global brand design agency known for its bold creativity, strategic thinking and exceptional design craft. Working with some of the world’s leading consumer brands across FMCG, food, drink, beauty and personal care, the agency specialises in brand strategy, innovation, visual identity, packaging and wider brand experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to manage key client relationships, lead multiple creative workstreams and collaborate with talented international teams to deliver distinctive, commercially effective branding.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop bold, distinctive creative concepts across brand identity and packaging design, from initial ideas through to final execution.
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Translate strategic briefs into compelling design solutions, challenging assumptions and bringing fresh creative thinking to projects.
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Take ownership of multiple creative briefs, balancing conceptual ambition with exceptional attention to detail and design craft.
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Work closely with Creative Directors, Strategists and fellow Designers to deliver strategically relevant and visually impactful work.
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Develop and refine design concepts, confidently presenting ideas and explaining the creative thinking behind them.
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Maintain consistently high creative standards across typography, visual identity, packaging and wider brand applications.
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Mentor and support junior Designers, providing constructive feedback and helping develop their creative confidence and skills.
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Contribute to a positive, collaborative studio culture, inspiring others through creative leadership, initiative and a hands-on approach.
Key Skills:
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Ideally 5–8 years’ experience within a leading branding and design agency, with a strong focus on consumer branding and packaging.
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An exceptional portfolio demonstrating original creative thinking, strong brand identity work and beautifully crafted packaging design.
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Experience working with major personal care, beauty or FMCG brands would be highly advantageous.
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Excellent conceptual and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate complex briefs into distinctive creative solutions.
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Strong typography, composition, visual storytelling and design execution skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
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Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
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Confident and articulate communicator, comfortable presenting creative ideas, challenging briefs and collaborating with senior creative teams.
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Calm, proactive and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently while mentoring and inspiring junior Designers.