Senior Designer

Travel Trade Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury travel brand in London is seeking a Senior Designer to elevate its visual identity. The role includes managing design projects from concept to completion, producing high-quality work across various mediums, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional design experience, ideally within hospitality, lifestyle, travel, or luxury brand sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative process from ideation to execution.
• Produce high-quality creative work across various mediums.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously.

Skills

Professional design experience

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects)

Understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout design

Digital design and UX principles

Tools

Figma

Job description

Are you a senior designer wanting to take on a new challenge, or an ambitious mid-weight ready to make that step up? This is a rare opportunity to bring one of the world's most iconic luxury travel brands to life. We're looking for a creative with a standout portfolio, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling and travel. As Senior Designer, you'll take ownership of major design projects from concept through to completion, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and help guide and inspire junior designers.

The Job:

As a key member of the creative team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the visual identity. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Concept Development: Lead the creative process from ideation to execution, developing innovative and visually striking concepts that bring the brand to life.
• Design Execution: Produce high-quality creative work across a wide range of mediums - including digital, print, social, OOH, large-scale graphics, and video.
• Brand Guardianship: Uphold brand integrity by ensuring consistency across all design materials and touchpoints.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, maintaining deadlines and budgets without compromising quality.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with marketing, product, and trade teams to deliver creative solutions that align with strategic goals and business objectives.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Support and mentor junior designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and professional growth within the team.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends, applying fresh, forward-thinking ideas to keep the brand at the forefront of the market.

Skills Required:

• 5-7 years of professional design experience, ideally within hospitality, lifestyle, travel, or luxury brand sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Working knowledge of Figma (beneficial).
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout design.
• Proven experience in digital design with an appreciation for UX and responsive design principles.
• Solid understanding of print production processes and technical specifications.

Soft Skills:

• A natural storyteller with a strong eye for brand, composition, and detail.
• Excellent communicator - confident presenting ideas to stakeholders.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to balance creativity and deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about design, travel, and creating work that inspires emotion and connection

The Package:

• Salary £40,000
• Hybrid / London

Interested:

• If you are interested in the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to [e-mail]