Designer, Luxury

Hearst; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major publishing firm in London is seeking a talented Designer to join its art team. You will create visually engaging layouts and digital visuals for ELLE and Harpers Bazaar, requiring strong design skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has proven design experience, excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for fashion and culture. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for creativity.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Generous workplace pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Charity Day access

Qualifications

• Proven design experience within a magazine or similar editorial environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator essential; After Effects a bonus).
• Strong typographic skills and an understanding of visual hierarchy.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong visual awareness and passion for fashion, beauty, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Design visually striking layouts for ELLE and Harpers Bazaar across print and digital platforms.
• Art-direct shoots when required ensuring visual consistency with each brand's identity.
• Manage layout amends, retouching requests, and pre-press preparation to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Graphic Design

Layout Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Job description

Description

Were the UKs leading premium publisher and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan Esquire ELLE Harpers Bazaar and Country Living. Weve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. Well always try to develop and improve we trust each other to do our best and we have fun as we build on our heritageto make history.

The Role

ELLE and Harpers Bazaar are two of the worlds most iconic fashion and lifestyle brands renowned for their distinctive visual identities and innovative design. We are seeking a talented detail-oriented Designer to join our art team working across both titles to create beautiful engaging layouts and digital visuals that reflect each magazines unique aesthetic.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative with a strong eye for typography photography and layout who can adapt their style between two distinct brands.

Main Duties

• Design visually striking layouts for ELLE and Harpers Bazaar across print and digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director Picture Editors and Editors to bring features to life.
• Art‑direct shoots when required ensuring visual consistency with each brands identity.
• Create assets for social digital and marketing use maintaining brand coherence.
• Manage layout amends retouching requests and pre‑press preparation to meet production deadlines.
• Contribute fresh design ideas to elevate the visual storytelling of both magazines.
• Stay up to date with design trends fashion photography and editorial innovation.

What We are Looking For

• Proven design experience within a magazine or similar editorial environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator essential; After Effects a bonus).
• Strong typographic skills and an understanding of visual hierarchy.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• A team player who thrives in a creative fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and confident in switching between ELLEs dynamic modern tone and Harpers Bazaars refined luxury aesthetic.
• Strong visual awareness and passion for fashion beauty and culture.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Benefits

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras-they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes you could be trying the next big thing in beauty food & drink.

Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion Health & Wellbeing : Feel Your Best

Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care a company-funded Health Cash Plan and access to mental health support.

Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.

Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.

Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.

Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension Income Protection Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.

Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools Financial Wellbeing sessions and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.

Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in one that respects protects represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business we recognise the significant benefits of creativity collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.

Key Skills

• Graphic Design
• Layout Design
• Logo Design
• CAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• SolidWorks
• Drafting
• Adobe Photoshop
• Autocad
• Adobe Illustrator
• Catia
• Adobe Indesign

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy:

1