Graphic Designer

Ffern; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Description

About Role We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join Ffern. They will sit within our growing design team, reporting to the Design Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. Print design: create one-off and repeat designs for print including posters, labels, leaflets, invitations and ledger member gifts.
2. Digital design: create and refresh assets for use across Ffern social media, digital advertising and website.
3. Packaging & ancillaries: own seasonal updates to packaging and ancillaries; contribute to development of new elements and iteration of existing designs.
4. Artworking, special projects: respond to briefs for bespoke graphics, illustrations and other design elements, working closely with the brand team.
5. Brand building: work closely with the rest of the design team to develop the Ffern brand and visual identity.
6. Design systems: implement and maintain design systems and templates.

Requirements

Your profile

1. Portfolio: a digital portfolio of projects demonstrating your skill, expertise and distinct point of view.
2. Software: proficiency in Adobe CS (Illustrator and InDesign in particular) amongst other design software (fantastic, for example, if you’re familiar with Figma or have experience with motion graphics).
3. Print expertise: experience designing for print; knowledge of print techniques, paper stocks, etc.
4. Concept-led design: the ability to respond to creative briefs thoughtfully and strategically, with clear rationale for your proposals.
5. Brand acumen: an understanding of and affinity for the world of Ffern; the ability to draw on relevant references to expand and elevate.
6. Precision: an eye for detail – you’re aware of the importance of accuracy when incorporating copy, technical information, etc. within designs.
7. Communication, organisation: the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders on concurrent projects, prioritising effectively and being an advocate for the role of design in cross-functional processes.

Benefits

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary: Experience dependent.
2. Healthcare: Private healthcare offered as standard.
3. Holidays: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, growing by 1 day per year spent with us.
4. Remote work: All full-time London studio roles are three days a week in the studio, with two days flexible (team lunch at a top Hackney eatery if you come in on the flexible days).
5. Ffern membership: All of our team are members of the Ffern ledger.
6. Team dynamic: Fun, laid-back and sociable team with regular team meals, breakfasts, drinks and outings.
7. Beautiful work environment: We work from a pair of sunlit studio spaces off Columbia road with state-of-the-art kit, MacBooks and breakout spaces.

N.B. Ffern is growing fast, with a plethora of exciting projects on the horizon. This means our roles are somewhat flexible. If you don’t tick every box, but feel passionate about what you could bring to the table, please do apply.