Concept Artist

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retailer is seeking a talented Concept Artist to join its creative team in Leicester. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand's storytelling through innovative design solutions and immersive experiences. This opportunity requires a balanced approach between creative flair and strategic insight, leveraging a diverse background in design to influence product development and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in creative and brand design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-end, luxury design work.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Brand Director to enhance R&D capabilities.
• Lead various creative projects and content assets.
• Visually communicate ideas using sketches and mood boards.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Strategic Rigor

Visual Communication

Brand Development

Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Puyi Optical is a multinational luxury retailer (~100 stores) and brand conglomerate, specializing in high-end eyewear. Headquartered in Hong Kong with a distinct global perspective, we transform diverse inspirations into cohesive design languages.

Puyi stewards a portfolio of highly acclaimed brands while serving as the strategic partner of choice for some of the largest fashion houses. This dual role positions us uniquely to shape industry trends through both proprietary creations and exclusive collaborations that redefine luxury vision.

Puyi’s global boutiques are immersive cultural theaters. Each space—whether under our core Chinese heritage brand or a collaborative concept—is a hyper-curated universe blending unique brand narratives.

Website: https://www.puyi.com

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly talented Concept Artist to add value and perspective to Puyi’s global creative ecosystem. This role demands creative brilliance and strategic nuance to navigate our complex brand matrix. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the creative direction of our brands and collaborations.

We value conceptual polymaths—show us portfolios that pulse with narrative ambition, whether through eyewear prototypes, fashion film vignettes, or spatial design manifestos. Your submission might include:

• A couture lookbook dissecting Ming Dynasty armor through modernist tailoring
• Cinematic storyboards framing optical wear as cultural signifiers
• Interactive installations exploring vision’s role in identity formation

The Concept Artist will collaborate closely with the Puyi Brand Director on content development. This position requires a visionary thinker who can synthesize insights into compelling concepts for campaigns, products, and immersive brand experiences. Success in this role requires balancing creativity with strategic rigor, ensuring alignment with Puyi’s visual identity and long-term brand vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Brand Director to enhance Puyi’s R&D capabilities, pitch, and develop concepts across departments including Product Development, Store Development, and Brand Management. The Director will guide your creative process, helping navigate brand guardrails and identify strategic synergies.
• Lead various creative projects and content assets, contributing research, idea generation, and thematic development.
• Visually communicate ideas effectively using sketches, mood boards, and other tools to gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Follow up on queries and feedback from internal teams, articulating conceptual ideas during implementation and execution.
• Guide the creative and design development of product campaigns and marketing initiatives, ensuring cohesive and high-quality outputs within budget and deadlines.
• Identify emerging industry trends relevant to our sector and the wider luxury fashion world.
• Potential involvement in video storyboarding and editing.
• Collaborate with digital marketing and technology teams to create engaging content.

About the Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in creative and brand design, with a proven track record in marketing communications.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-end, luxury design work.
• Creative thinker passionate about design and storytelling, eager to explore new ideas.
• Knowledge of luxury retail and digital trends is highly preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
• Strong graphic design skills.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and resourceful.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro).