Junior Graphic Designer

River Island; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

River Island is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support its brand through creative design across digital and social media platforms. This role involves working closely with the Senior Design Team to bring campaign concepts to life, adapting ideas into compelling content, and growing skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Graphic Design and a strong portfolio showcasing their design skills.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Free onsite gym

Subsidised restaurant & café

Flexible working

25 days paid holiday

Generous bonus scheme

Training on the job

Contributory private pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a design role, ideally in fashion or retail.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills, especially in animation/social content.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Designers in developing campaign assets across digital platforms.
• Translate creative concepts into engaging visual content.
• Collaborate with the design team to execute ideas creatively.

Skills

Design skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Department: Brand Creative

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Description

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.


What We Are Looking For...

Job Purpose:
As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will support the River Island brand through creative and engaging design across multiple touchpoints. Working closely with the Senior Design Team, you’ll help bring campaign concepts to life across digital and social media platforms.

You’ll be responsible for adapting campaign ideas into compelling content, especially for social media and email, while growing your skills in a fast-paced and creative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Designers in developing campaign assets across digital and social platforms.
• Translate creative concepts into engaging and consistent visual content
• Assist in adapting content across multiple formats and screen sizes, with a strong attention to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with the design team to execute ideas with creativity, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute with fresh design ideas.
• Work with motion design to support the creation of animated and video content.
• Learn to use AI design tools (e.g. Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT) to streamline content creation.
• Prepare visuals and files for delivery to artwork, development or publishing teams.

Requirements:

• 0–2 years of experience in a design role, ideally in fashion, retail, or a fast-paced creative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a similar creative field.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design skills, with examples of animation/social content and digital layouts.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects).
• Familiarity with digital design tools such as Sketch and Figma.
• Willingness to learn and work with AI tools for content creation (e.g. Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney).
• Eye for typography, layout, and composition.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and eager to grow creatively.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
  
  

This Is For You...

• Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite!
• RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
• Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays
• Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
• Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
• Pension - A contributory private pension scheme
• Bonus - A generous bonus scheme
• Parking - Free onsite parking
• Holiday - 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need!

We mentioned the discount, right?

Keeping You Safe...

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk

Every Islander Counts

Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.