Senior Designer

Contrast; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrast, a London-based branding agency, seeks a Senior Designer to lead brand identities, packaging and visual systems, across channels. The role combines in-office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility in a hybrid London Area setting.

You will translate strategic insights into compelling design solutions, build design systems, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with strategy, creative directors and account teams.

Qualifications

• Strong brand and retail design expertise across visual identity systems, packaging and print/digital layouts.
• Proficiency with Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and efficient file management practices.
• Experience applying consumer and market insights to translate brand strategy into visual concepts.
• Comfort presenting work to clients and internal teams with clear design rationale and openness to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Collaborative mindset with mentoring or supporting junior designers and contributing to team culture.
• Relevant branding/creative agency experience with major brands or retailers; FMCG/retail experience advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field; strong portfolio required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Brand design

Retail design

Visual identity

Packaging design

Concept development

Client presentations

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

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, buildig design systems, collaborating closely with strategy, creative directors and account teams, and guiding junior designers through feedback and mentorship. Retail experiece 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.