Junior Graphic Designer

Kepler Interactive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative creative collective in London seeks a Junior Graphic Designer to support internal studios and partner brands by designing visual assets for various formats. The role involves collaborating on branding projects and contributing to cultural initiatives in art and fashion. Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for visual culture. This position is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20% bonus

Stock options

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Personal training budget

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design fundamentals: layout, composition, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Background in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Confidence in using Adobe Creative Suite and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Design visual assets across multiple formats.
• Contribute to the design and layout of company materials.
• Support brand and campaign concepts alongside creative teams.

Skills

Graphic design fundamentals

Strong typography

Creative software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability to feedback

Education

Background in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Kepler Interactive is a collective of creatives working together to bring bold, beautiful ideas and experiences to life. We believe in empowering creativity, championing diverse voices, and shaping what’s next in interactive entertainment. To hear more about who we are, check out our CEO Alexis’ recent article in GI.Biz.

Creativity is at the core of everything we do, it’s the backbone of how we work. We back artistic vision, push boundaries, and believe in doing things differently.

There is space for everyone to have a voice at Kepler, and we expect you to as well. Diversity in thought is where creativity flourishes, and we encourage different people to contribute to conversations they might not normally be. You’ll need to be comfortable operating outside your comfort zone, challenging others and being challenged, as this is where growth really happens.

Our Values

• Experimentation: We challenge the norm, stay curious, and move with confidence into the unknown.
• Kindness: We believe how we treat people matters. We empower and uplift with clarity and honesty.
• Excellence: We aim high. We think creatively, embrace feedback, and celebrate both wins and lessons learnt along the way.

Overview:

We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer with a passion for visual culture, typography, and storytelling; someone eager to break into the games industry and bring fresh, outside influences into a saturated visual landscape.

You’ll join our Creative team, supporting our internal studios and brand partners. From designing Steam assets to contributing to editorial layouts, websites, and key presentations for major gaming events, you’ll play a hands‑on role in how Kepler and our partner studios are seen by players and the wider creative community.

As part of the Creative team, you’ll also be responsible for designing output that reaches outside of games into cultural spaces like art, music and fashion. Creating new initiatives in this space and owning them from initial conception to final public release will be key to success in this role.

This role is initially a 6 month fixed‑term contract, with the possibility to extend.

What you’ll do

• Design visual assets across multiple formats, including digital store pages (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox), websites, social media, and print.
• Contribute to the design and layout of our in‑house magazine, event materials, and visual brand assets.
• Support the creation and adaptation of key art, including resizing, retouching, and optimisation for various marketing needs.
• Collaborate on brand and campaign concepts alongside the creative and marketing teams, as well as our development partners.
• Develop presentations and pitch decks for internal and external events, including industry events and showcases.
• Contribute to defining and evolving Kepler’s visual identity, ensuring a consistent look and feel across all touchpoints.
• Keep connected to design trends from outside the games space, particularly from music, typography, and fashion, that can influence Kepler’s creative direction.
• Take ownership of small creative initiatives, from ideation to delivery, with support from senior team members.

What you’ll bring

• A portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design fundamentals: layout, composition, typography, and visual storytelling.
• A background in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. You don’t need to know it all, but you do need to be eager to learn.
• Confidence in using Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects) and similar tools like Figma.
• Familiarity with digital formats and asset preparation for web, social, and storefronts.
• A strong eye for typography, with awareness of broader cultural trends.
• Excellent communication skills; you can articulate creative ideas clearly, give and receive feedback constructively, and navigate differing opinions while keeping projects moving forward.
• Comfortable collaborating in a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment where ideas are challenged and standards are high.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, balance feedback, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience in 3D, Motion Graphics or Front‑end Dev is a plus.

What can you expect during the Interview Process:

Screening call: You’ll meet with Kate, our People Director, for an introductory call to get to know more about you, whilst answering any questions you have.

Stage 1: Interview with Simon, Head of Creative, and Shiv, Creative Manager, to deep dive into your skills and experience.

Stage 2: Cultural interview with Amy and Davey, focused on assessing your alignment with Kepler brand vision and values.

Please be aware that there may be some slight changes to the interview teams and order of interviews depending on availability; we will give you full details with ample time ahead of each conversation.

How can we support you?

We want to set you up for success and make our recruitment process as accessible as possible for you. In your application, feel free to let us know if you need anything to make your experience or environment more comfortable. We'll do our best to support you!

What we can offer you

All employees will receive:

• We believe your salary should reflect the work you deliver, the skills you bring and the value you add, therefore we offer a competitive salary, 20% bonus and potential for stock option plans.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and end of year shutdown.
• We trust our people and therefore give them the flexibility to manage their own working hours and office location to best suit their needs.
• Personal training budget equivalent to £1,500 GBP per year, as well as access to conferences and formal training.
• Up to 5 days paid volunteering leave per year and £100 to a charity of your choice on your birthday.
• We also offer a range of personalised wellbeing support systems including Spill, Mental Health First Aiders and more.

Other benefits are offered subject to the country of residence, including:

• Medical and health insurance.
• Pension contributions.

Don’t meet all the requirements?

We care more about outcomes than ticking boxes, and we know the perfect person for the role often has a CV that's a little different.

Research shows that women are particularly less likely to apply if they don't meet all the criteria in a job listing. If you're second guessing yourself, we encourage you to get in touch anyway.

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