Graphic Designer [AQ-24689]

Aquent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday cake

Free café drinks

One complimentary meal per day

Cafe discount

Private healthcare

Lifestyle savings

Career growth

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an Integrated Designer to lead visual identity across a dynamic portfolio of brands in international markets. You will contribute to digital, print, packaging, campaigns, social media and in-store communications within a fast-paced Global Marketing team.

You’ll own concepts from idea through final artwork, delivering pixel-perfect visuals that align with brand standards while exploring AI-enabled creativity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience within food, beverage, lifestyle brands or agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat.
• Experience delivering across print and digital formats.
• Artworking experience for packaging and large-format print.
• Ability to take projects from concept to final artwork with high attention to detail.
• Excellent image editing, retouching and resizing skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills under pressure.
• Understanding of production specs and print-ready artwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual integrity of the main brand and portfolio across touchpoints.
• Create assets for social, digital marketing, advertising and in-store comms.
• Design printed materials: menus, flyers, posters, stationery, collateral.
• Produce packaging, large-format graphics, hoardings and event artwork.
• Develop concepts for seasonal campaigns and activations.
• Retouch, resize and manipulate imagery to brand standards.
• Create illustrations and GIFs; explore AI-generated imagery.
• Update printed and digital menus for global markets.
• Design and manage newsletter content and layouts.
• Maintain branded presentations and internal documents.
• Support updates to global websites for visual coherence.
• Liaise with printers and suppliers; prepare production-ready artwork.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand consistency

Time management

Imagery editing

Artworking

Print & digital design

Inspiration & concepting

AI tooling awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized and rapidly expanding leader in the lifestyle and food & beverage sector. Since its founding in 2017, this vibrant company has cultivated a significant international following, celebrated for its distinctive, highly shareable spaces and unique customer experiences. With a presence in over a dozen countries and ambitious plans for further international expansion, including new concepts and market entries, the company is poised for an exciting period of growth. As part of a larger group with a diverse portfolio of food and beverage brands, each with its own creative needs, you'll be at the forefront of bringing these exciting ventures to life, making a tangible impact on a brand experienced by millions worldwide.

About The Opportunity

Are you ready to unleash your creative vision and leave an indelible mark on a brand loved by millions across the globe? Step into a pivotal role where your design expertise will directly shape the visual identity and creative output for a dynamic portfolio of brands across international markets. As an Integrated Designer, you won’t just be executing designs; you’ll be a crucial member of the Global Marketing team, spearheading projects that span digital, print, packaging, campaigns, social media, and in-store communications. This is your chance to take ownership, innovate, and see your work come to life in vibrant, tangible ways, directly influencing brand perception and customer engagement worldwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving creative challenges, and possess a meticulous eye for detail, this hands‑on opportunity is for you!

What You’ll Do

• Maintain the visual integrity of the main brand and its wider portfolio of brands across all touchpoints, ensuring a consistent and distinctive aesthetic.
• Create compelling assets for social media, digital marketing, advertising, and in-store communications that captivate and engage audiences.
• Design a wide array of printed materials, including menus, flyers, posters, stationery, and promotional collateral, from concept to final production.
• Produce high-quality packaging, large-format graphics, hoardings, and event artwork that stands out.
• Develop innovative concepts and creative collateral for seasonal campaigns and activations, driving excitement and engagement.
• Retouch, resize, and manipulate imagery to produce polished, pixel-perfect visuals that meet brand standards.
• Create simple illustrations, GIFs, and leverage AI-generated imagery where appropriate to enhance creative output and explore new visual possibilities.
• Update and maintain printed and digital menus across global markets, ensuring consistency and accuracy in a dynamic environment.
• Design and manage engaging e-newsletter content and layouts that inform and inspire.
• Maintain branded presentations, stationery, and internal documents, upholding professional standards.
• Support updates to the brand’s global websites, ensuring visual coherence and user experience.
• Liaise effectively with printers and suppliers, preparing accurate production-ready artwork and managing the print process.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience within a food & beverage, hospitality or lifestyle brand or agency.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Extensive experience producing work across both print and digital mediums.
• Artworking experience across packaging and large-format print.
• Confidence taking projects from concept through to final artwork.
• Strong image editing, retouching, and resizing skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Confidence working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities.
• Understanding of production specifications and print-ready artwork.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• An interest in AI and emerging creative technology.
• Some experience using generative AI tools for image creation.

Perks & Benefits

• A celebratory cake on your birthday!
• Enjoy free drinks from the café throughout your working day.
• Receive one complimentary meal per working day from the café menu.
• Benefit from a discount at the café when you are not at work.
• Access private healthcare (excluding dentistry and pregnancy).
• Unlock lifestyle savings on thousands of high street retailers.
• Opportunities for career growth and progression within a rapidly expanding brand.

Client Description

Please include a relevant portoflio link / PDF with your application. Candidates who do not inlude a portfolio will unfortuntely not be considered.