At Elmwood, we believe tomorrow belongs to the intentional. So that’s our focus – rehearsing the future and making it happen.

As we continue to grow our client portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Senior Designer to join us in our London studio.

You will be a creative whizz who will play an integral part in various project teams across different industry sectors, including Fast Moving Consumer Goods, B2B, Healthcare, and Hospitality. You will deliver exceptional creative work across each client brief and continue to push new heights for our studio.

This is a permanent role, offered on a full-time or part-time basis (of no less than 4 days per week).

What you will do;

• Work across a range of client portfolios and briefs to deliver on the end-to-end creative, from concept through to the final design
• You’ll think in terms of the “big idea,” while ensuring exceptional execution. With a strong grasp of brand identity within a broader brand world, you conceptualise and deliver innovative design thinking for both global and local clients.
• Develop designs in line with the client brief and alongside the guidance of the Design Director and/or Creative Director on the project, conceptualising various routes to produce exceptional creative work
• Deliver compelling presentations, articulating conceptual ideas with clarity and impact to inspire both internal teams and clients.
• You will take responsibility of reviewing quality assurance and design specifications over the course of a project
• Based on client briefs, you will source, create, and research assets relevant to the work, including image searching, designing bespoke visuals, and overseeing photography briefs
• Lead the creative delivery on client projects and work together with a team of middleweight and junior designers, supporting them throughout a project 
  

Requirements

Who you are;

• You are passionate about all things design, including digital and print, and possess the craft and brilliant thinking needed to build iconic and memorable brands.
• You are a confident communicator and understand key design terminology.
• You are able to manage your own workflow and deliver on the required timings.
• You are constantly eager to develop your skillset in a positive learning environment.
• You are a team player, able to take direction and learn from peer feedback to encourage a collaborative working space. 
• You are a creative problem solver and visual thinker, able to bring a brief to life across the creative.
• You live and breathe design, staying up to date with the latest insights and have a strong understanding of how brands continue to engage with their target audience.
• You love to push the boundaries and maximise creative where the opportunity arises, but also understand how to remain in line with a client brief.

What you’ll have done;

• You have previous experience working in a similar agency environment at a Senior Designer or Junior Design Director level.
• You have worked on both digital and print focused client briefs and are aware of best practices across both mediums.
• You have experience working on the design for brands of all sizes, from global corporations through to start ups.
• You have strong experience in creating packaging design, brand identities and digital activations.
• You’ll have a strong portfolio showcasing distinctive, high-quality work with clear strategic intent.

Benefits

What We Offer (London Studio) 

Alongside a market appropriate salary commensurate with the level of this role, you will have access to an outstanding benefits package including:

•  26 days base holiday plus all bank holidays and Christmas closure, Inspiration days and Oxygen days
• 5% pension contribution with optional smart salary sacrifice
• Hybrid working environment with work from home up to 4 days per week and two days in the studio (Wednesday and Thursday)
• Flexible working hours (8-10am and 4-6pm) and 3pm finish Fridays
• Annual salary review and bonus scheme
• Health cash plan and life assurance
• Performance based promotions
• Annual Summer and Christmas party along with various other social events throughout the year
• Up to 4 weeks’ ‘Workcation’ every year
• A fabulous and fun Studio environment
• An active DE&I committee with regular events and talks organised

We are an equal opportunities employer

Elmwood does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Bring your brand

We are always eager to hear from ambitious individuals and encourage any curious minds to apply for the role, even if you think you don’t tick all the boxes. We continue to promote a positive and collaborative working environment where you can be yourself, bring your insights to the table, and grow professionally.

Learn more about the Elmwood London studio

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