Senior Designer London, GB

Monocle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at The Monocle Shop and Café

Breakfast provided five days a week

Health and life insurance benefits

23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

An independent media brand is seeking a senior designer in Greater London to create and deliver high-quality print designs. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design tools. The role emphasizes collaboration within a creative team, offering benefits like health insurance and discounts at company shops. This position is based in a dog-friendly office with a focus on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant experience in design.
• Proven experience in editorial, layout, and design work for print.
• Compelling portfolio showcasing past work in print and publishing.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver a range of creative outputs.
• Work effectively alongside stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality materials within tight deadlines.

Skills

Editorial expertise

Strong creative eye

Design software proficiency

Adaptability

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Calling senior designers with print expertise who want to kick-start 2026 with a new challenge!

About Monocle

Monocle is an independent media brand with a global reputation for its coverage of international affairs, design, travel, fashion and more. Launched in London in 2007, the business includes our magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the-clock radio station and international events, as well as thriving shops, e-commerce and cafés. With HQs, bureaux and retail outposts in Paris, Zürich, Tokyo, Merano and Hong Kong, we are a global team and proud to be a vital source of inspiration, analysis and ideas for our discerning audience.

About the role

The design team is central to the creative development and production of our flagship publication, Monocle, and our sister magazine Konfekt. It’s also key to the delivery of material for our global events, shops and cafés, as well as our commercial clients.

The role is varied and involves producing and delivering a range of creative outputs. It would suit a confident designer with a strong eye, editorial expertise and the ability to work effectively alongside stakeholders. The team works to tight deadlines with a keen focus on quality.

We are looking for a skilled designer with at least four years of relevant experience, armed with a compelling portfolio showcasing past work in print and publishing, and a passion for all things design.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An exceptional creative eye with proven experience of editorial, layout and design work for print.
• Expert use of the relevant tools and software.
• An ability to adopt the Monocle style and share ideas for innovation.
• Adaptability and experience of working across a range of unique internal or partner projects.
• An aspiration to be part of a dedicated team that is proud of the exceptional quality of the work that it creates.

We value collaboration and interaction with our colleagues and clients. This role is based in our Marylebone office and we offer the following benefits:

• Discounts at The Monocle Shop and The Monocle Café.
• Breakfast provided five days a week.
• Health- and life-insurance benefits.
• 23 days’ annual leave, a seven-day Christmas shutdown and eight bank holidays.
• A dog-friendly office.

Our team is ambitious, talented, professional and committed to excellence in everything that it does. Alongside your CV, please include access to your portfolio. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.