Designer (Mid - Design Director Level, Freelance to Potential Full-Time)

Tavern; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in Greater London is seeking a Designer passionate about creative innovation and brand visibility. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in branding and packaging design, with proficiency in relevant design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma. You will work collaboratively with clients and internal teams while mentoring junior designers. The agency offers a competitive salary, hybrid work policy, and 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid / flexible working policy

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Inclusive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2 - 5+ years of packaging and / or branding design experience.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant design software required.
• Proven experience with large scale clients, packaging, and digital.

Responsibilities

• Develop well-thought-out design solutions that meet client objectives.
• Produce compelling ideas and maintain a high standard of craftsmanship.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards regarding color, typography, and visual assets.

Skills

Branding design

Packaging design

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Premiere

Storytelling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

As a Designer at TAVERN, you will spearhead creative innovation while efficiently producing exceptional work from the initial concept to final output. You thrive on great ideas, possessing a keen ability to identify, articulate, and leverage them. Designers works closely with our Strategy and Client Services teams, serving as the primary creative force on several projects and providing support to the design leadership. In collaboration with the Design Director and / or Chief Creative Officer, you will motivate more junior members of the creative team, offering mentorship and sharing insights to help them achieve their full potential. From a creative standpoint, you will showcase a deep comprehension of Brand First principles through engaging design that elevates brand visibility and desirability. Additionally, you will engage in cross-functional collaboration with your colleagues in Strategy, Operations, and Client Management to craft distinctive brands by thoroughly understanding their essence and core values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing, organizing, structuring, and presenting well-thought-out design solutions that meet client objectives while interpreting and challenging feedback as necessary to enhance the brand.
• Producing compelling ideas and maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship in all facets of design.
• Linking strategy to creative output while elevating the aesthetic and creative capabilities of the design team and studio.
• Possessing a solid grasp of the creative process from the brief to production, swiftly refining concepts to spotlight the strongest ideas.
• Serving as the design steward for client brands, ensuring adherence to brand standards regarding color, typography, and visual assets, while organizing and maintaining design files and master assets as required.
• Assisting the team in managing external specialists, such as illustrators, 3D rendering artists, and photographers.
• Exhibiting integrity, honesty, reliability, responsiveness, and openness to earn the trust of clients and internal teams, acting as a creative partner to build trust and ultimately long‑lasting relationships.
• Executing impactful pitches, client and internal presentations, being comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teams alike.
• Fostering an atmosphere of inspiration and collaboration, mentoring and motivating junior members of the creative team and facilitating communication and engagement across departments.
• Upholding the agency’s standards of creative excellence, punctuality, and profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 - 5+ years packaging and / or branding design experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent training and / or experience
• Excellent knowledge of relevant software (Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop, Figma)
• Have proven experience in a top branding, design or creative business, ideally with experience working with large scale clients, packaging and digital.
• Adept at creating holistic branding concepts and design solutions, articulating and executing brand ideas across multiple touch points
• Thrives on direct, honest and supportive communication; equal parts a team player, inspiring leader and willing doer.
• Passionate about storytelling, great design, brand experiences and have a keen eye for detail.

RIGHT TO WORK

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid / flexible working policy
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture