Junior Graphic Designer

Reef; St. Agnes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Discretionary bonus scheme

60% product discount for personal use

Enhanced Family Leave policies

Life assurance and wellbeing resources

Learning Library access

Job summary

Finisterre, based at the Wheal Kitty Workshops in St Agnes, Cornwall, seeks a talented graphic designer to join its creative team. You will design emails, assets for digital and print, and in-store materials while evolving brand storytelling across channels.

The role offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a focus on sustainability and authentic ocean-inspired design. You will collaborate with mid-weight and lead designers, manage timelines, and contribute to packaging, retail concepts,

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design and visual communication.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute ideas within a creative team.
• Genuine commitment to inclusivity and sustainability and aligning with Finisterre values.
• Ability to manage time and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support creative concepts from idea to execution with hands-on design and artworking.
• Design and build emails, developing creative execution and improving processes.
• Create and update digital assets for the website and marketing channels.
• Design and artwork point-of-sale materials for retail stores and maintain messaging clarity.
• Support retail and store design projects to translate brand into physical spaces.
• Assist print production, including preparing artwork and liaising with printers and freelancers.
• Create paid digital advertisements across multiple platforms and adapt artwork as needed.
• Design social media content and advertisements aligned with brand identity.
• Develop and update internal templates and business documents.
• Design, update and artwork packaging when required.
• Manage deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Email design

Artworking

Digital assets

Social media

Print production

Time management

Collaboration

Brand guidelines

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Figma

Job description

ABOUT FINISTERRE

Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition.

Perched a few hundred meters from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes’ Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people.

As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew. So, if you are as passionate about the ocean as we are and if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support creative concepts from initial idea through to final execution, with a strong focus on hands‑on design and artworking.
• Design and build commercial and brand emails, developing creative execution and improving processes over time.
• Create and update digital assets for the website and marketing channels.
• Design and artwork point‑of‑sale materials for retail stores, considering messaging, clarity and customer experience.
• Support retail and store design projects, learning how the brand translates into physical spaces.
• Support print production, including preparing artwork and specifications, and liaising with printers, contractors and freelancers when required.
• Create paid digital advertisements across multiple platforms, adapting artwork to varying specifications.
• Design social media content and advertisements, ensuring alignment with the brand identity.
• Develop and update internal templates and business documents.
• Design, update and artwork packaging when required.
• Manage deadlines effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, taking guidance from mid‑weight and lead designers where needed.
• Work across marketing channels to create thoughtful, on‑brand design solutions, learning and developing through feedback from the wider Creative team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO FINISTERRE

• A passion for graphic design, visual communication and the Finisterre brand, with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of what makes great design.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your creativity, curiosity and ability to communicate ideas visually. This could be from professional, personal, study, freelance or self‑initiated projects.
• A willingness to collaborate, contribute ideas and work positively as part of a creative team.
• A genuine commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, with an interest in how design can contribute to positive social and environmental change.
• Passion, energy and curiosity that align with Finisterre’s values, products, brand and customers
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
• A positive attitude towards change, with the ability to manage your time, stay organised and work calmly when things get busy.

Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE

We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our Headquarters at Wheal Kitty, St Agnes, Cornwall. We’ll invest in you with a competitive salary of £27,000, depending on your skills and experience.

But it’s not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast‑paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You’ll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays (pro rata for pat time employees)
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Your birthday day off
• Up to 3 days of paid volunteering – we will support you in giving back to communities and causes
• A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performance
• An enhanced pension scheme with Scottish Widows
• 60% product discount for personal and gift use
• 30% Friends and Family product discount
• Enhanced Family Leave policies to support you in growing your family
• Life assurance with access to an online wellbeing platform which includes, an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks
• Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling services, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities
• Regular company and team social events
• Various discounts from our B Corp community
• Access our online Learning Library and company-wide training sessions delivered by both internal and external trainers to support you in your ongoing development.
• An hour to spend in or by the sea every Tuesday followed by Sea Tuesday companywide meeting
• And so much more!

Closing date: 30 September 2026.