Creative Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Creative Designer to join a fast-growing FMCG brand in London. This role is perfect for a highly creative and reliable individual eager to shape the brand's visual identity across digital, trade, and packaging design. As the sole designer in the UK, you will collaborate closely with the US-based Creative Director and local Marketing team, ensuring a high standard of creative output. You'll manage multiple projects, from creating compelling digital assets to overseeing external designers. If you're passionate about the food and drink industry and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you!

Benefits

30 days holiday plus birthday off

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Free product perks

Dog-friendly office

Wellness benefits

Early Friday finishes

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a creative role, ideally in B2C marketing.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite with strong design skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand consistency across all design work.
• Create packaging designs and marketing assets.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Project Management

Basic Animation

Video Editing

Attention to Detail

B2C Marketing Experience

Creative Conceptualization

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has come up for a Creative Designer to join a fast-growing FMCG brand and play a key role in shaping its visual identity across digital, trade, and packaging design. This is a highly creative and innovative role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact.

About the Role

As the sole designer in the UK business, you will work closely with the US-based Creative Director and team while collaborating with the local Marketing team. With no other in-house designers in the UK, this role is critical for maintaining brand consistency and ensuring a high standard of creative output.

This role is perfect for a creative yet highly reliable designer who is comfortable working on a variety of projects, from rolling out artwork to developing new creative ideas for pop-ups and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brand Consistency & Design Execution: Ensure all design work aligns with brand guidelines across digital, trade, and packaging.
• 70% of the role – Creating packaging designs, PoS materials, social media content, and marketing assets.
• 30% of the role – Ideating and conceptualising new activations, including experimental pop-ups.
• Freelancer & Project Management: Oversee external designers and specialists (e.g., video editors) to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Digital & Socials: Design compelling digital assets for social media, email marketing, and website content.
• Basic Animation & Video Editing: Ability to create simple animations or edit short-form video content.
• Trade & Activation Support: Develop creative assets for trade marketing, ensuring the brand stands out in a competitive market.
• Stakeholder Management: Confidently present creative ideas, push back when necessary, and explain design decisions effectively.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in an agency or in-house creative role, ideally within B2C marketing (FMCG, food & beverage, or similar brands).
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a strong eye for design, layout, and typography.
• Attention to detail – no room for spelling mistakes or inconsistencies.
• Basic video editing and animation skills (After Effects or similar) are a plus.
• Highly organized & project management-oriented – ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Confident personality – able to push back, explain creative decisions, and manage expectations.
• Passionate about the food & drink industry with strong commercial awareness.

Reporting To:

• Head of Marketing, EMEA
• 30 days’ holiday plus your birthday off
• Private healthcare and wellness benefits
• Flexible working hours with early Friday finishes
• Free product perks & office snacks
• Dog-friendly office

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and portfolio showcasing your best work.