Senior Designer

Contrast; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrast is a global branding agency with 30+ years experience, based in London. The Senior Designer role combines in‑office collaboration with hybrid work, focusing on developing brand identities, packaging and visual systems from concept to delivery.

You will translate strategic insights into compelling design, collaborate with strategy and account teams, and mentor junior designers while delivering high‑quality, retail‑driven design across digital and print touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Strong brand and retail design expertise across visual identity systems, packaging and layout for digital/print.
• Proficiency with industry tools and efficient file management (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign; Figma or similar).
• Experience applying consumer/market insights to creative concepts and connecting brand strategy to visuals.
• Comfort presenting work to clients and teams with clear rationale and openness to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced agency.
• Collaborative mindset with mentoring or supporting junior designers and contributing to team culture.
• Experience in branding/creative agencies with major brands or retailers; FMCG/retail experience advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in Graphic Design or related field; strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of brand identities, packaging, and visual systems from concept through delivery.
• Translate strategic insights into compelling design solutions across touchpoints.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative directors and account teams to ensure consistency.
• Mentor and guide junior designers through feedback and design development.

Skills

Brand design

Retail design

Visual identity systems

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Client presentation

Mentoring juniors

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Figma

Job description

Company Description

Contrast is a global branding agency with over 30 years of experience in creating strategic, consumer‑focused brand design. The agency is trusted by leading brands and major retailers worldwide to deliver creative work that drives growth and influences purchase intent. By combining deep consumer insights with disciplined brand strategy, Contrast helps clients build distinctive, resilient brands in competitive markets. Team members collaborate with international clients across industries, contributing to high‑impact projects that shape brand trajectories.

Role Description

This full‑time Senior Designer role is based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with a hybrid work arrangement that combines in‑office collaboration with some work‑from‑home flexibility. The Senior Designer will lead the development of brand identities, packaging, and visual systems, from concept through to final delivery, ensuring creative excellence and consistency across all touchpoints. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include translating strategic insights into compelling design solutions, building design systems, collaborating closely with strategy, creative directors and account teams, and guiding junior designers through feedback and mentorship. Retail experience is key for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong brand and retail design expertise, including visual identity systems, packaging design, and layout for both digital and print packaging.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud suite such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; Figma or similar) and efficient file management practices.
• Experience applying consumer and market insights to creative concepts, with the ability to connect brand strategy to visual execution.
• Comfort presenting work to clients and internal teams, with clear communication of design rationale and openness to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, agency environment.
• Collaborative mindset and experience mentoring or supporting junior designers while contributing positively to team culture.
• Relevant experience in branding or creative agencies working with major brands or retailers; FMCG and retail experience is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, craft, and design systems across a range of brand and packaging projects.