Creative Designer

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food brand in Ealing seeks a Creative Designer (Midweight) to shape creative direction across campaigns. You will develop concepts for advertising, digital, and social media, while mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has experience in branding, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and various benefits including private healthcare and a bonus opportunity. Join us and help elevate our brand as we expand into Ireland.

Benefits

Competitive salary & 15% bonus opportunity

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work and gym discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Free chicken!

Qualifications

• Experience in advertising, branding, or related creative fields.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic campaign concepts for brand growth.
• Generate original creative ideas and pitch them.
• Create digital assets for web and social platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams and mentor juniors.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Art direction

Collaboration

Digital design

Print design

Social media content creation

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools

Job description

We’ve got an awesome opportunity for a Creative Designer (Midweight) to join our fun, fast‑paced and passionate team! You'll be a strategic, creative thinker who can concept, design, and execute across multiple disciplines, helping shape the creative direction for Popeyes UK and our launch into Ireland!

Responsibilities

Campaign Creative Development (45%)

• Develop strategic campaign concepts that push boundaries whilst staying true to the Popeyes brand
• Generate original creative ideas and pitch them with confidence
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines whilst evolving visual identity
• Present breakthrough concepts that connect with audiences and drive growth

Digital & Social Creative (30%)

• Create compelling social media content that drives engagement
• Develop digital assets for web, app, and social platforms
• Collaborate with social team to optimise content for maximum reach
• Stay ahead of digital and AI trends to apply creatively to the brand

Art Direction & Production (15%)

• Collaborate on creative concepts for photo and video shoots
• Provide art direction during shoots (lighting, talent, product styling)
• Oversee post‑production ensuring outputs exceed objectives
• Work confidently across print, packaging, and digital mediums

Creative Leadership & Collaboration (10%)

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, digital, and operations teams
• Work with agencies to ensure high standards
• Help shape brand for future growth
• Mentor junior team members

Experience and Skills we’re After

• Experience of creative work and results in advertising, branding, or related fields
• Proven track record from concept to execution
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative problem‑solving and strategic thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (AI tools experience a plus)
• Strong art direction skills (photo and video shoots)
• Digital, print, and social design capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to manage timelines and multiple projects
• Strong understanding of typography and creative fundamentals
• Demonstrate creativity balanced with strategic thinking
• Collaborate effectively across teams
• Deliver breakthrough creative aligned to brand vision

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary & 15% bonus opportunity
• Flexible working (2‑3 days a week in Ealing/out in store)
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Benefits platforms, with cycle‑to‑work and gym discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free chicken!

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do, Popeyes is a place where everyone can be their true self and everyone belongs. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.