Junior Graphic Designer

The role

Wahaca is searching for a talented, ambitious, creative Junior Graphic Designer with excellent attention to detail to join the design team. We're a small team of passionate, friendly people looking for the latest addition to our growing team. If the power of great design and Mexican food is a combo you'll jump out of bed for on a Tuesday morning then we've got the job for you! As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, supporting our marketing and branding efforts, including key seasonal campaigns and events.

We're offering a 12-month contract starting ASAP (potential to extend depending on performance and business need).

Reporting to our in-house Design Lead, you'll work with the marketing team, restaurant teams, the food and operations teams, senior leaders and relevant suppliers.

Location

Taco Towers (Oxford Circus) and in-restaurants. Majority of time in Taco Towers with some days working from our restaurants and/or from home.

Start date

ASAP

Salary & Term

12-month full-time contract. Salary DOE. £28,000-32,000 per annum + competitive benefits package, including 10% bonus subject to personal and company performance.

Responsibilities

• Design Creation: Create a variety of design assets, including:
• • Print assets, including menus, in restaurant assets, invitations, promotional items
  • Digital assets, including web assets
  • Event assets, such as menus, invitations
  • Illustration & animation skills are a nice to have
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that all design materials adhere to the Wahaca brand guidelines and maintain consistency across various platforms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the design, marketing, people and operations teams to understand their needs and develop relevant designs.

Experience

• 2+ years of Graphic Design Experience
• Strong, diverse portfolio that demonstrates creative abilities, design skills, and passion for impactful visuals.
• Proficiency in design software: Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout and composition.
• Familiarity with design principles for both print and digital mediums.
• Knowledge of file formats and specifications for different design outputs.

Profile

• Creative, innovative marketing mindset
• Passion and interest for food and restaurants
• A keen eye for detail, able to respond to briefs, creating visually appealing designs.
• Effective communication skills, strong verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback, with a proactive approach to seeking feedback and implementing improvements.
• Time management and prioritisation skills: Ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritise work to best support the team's needs.
• Capable of both independent work and team collaboration, bringing ideas and creative solutions to design challenges.
• Thorough in checking briefs and gathering necessary details, aiming to minimise revisions and ensure design outputs align with objectives.
• Eager to contribute to a planet-conscious business, bringing fresh ideas that align with the company's values.

Perks

• Enjoy free lunch at Wahaca and DF Tacos
• 70% food / 50% drinks discount at all Wahaca and DF Tacos every day of the week for you plus 3 friends
• Access to wellbeing support services
• Fun company events - including our annual, all company summer Fiestaval, WOW awards, and lots more fun too

About the company

Wahaca & DF Tacos (WDF) operate 18 restaurants across the 2 brands, DF Tacos and Wahaca. Wahaca has 14 restaurant locations, 11 in London and a further 3 found in Brighton, Cardiff and Edinburgh. Over 15 years into our journey, the company vision is to show the UK that Mexican food is fresh, vibrant and delicious. As a company, we are led by our values; have fun, be humble, think positively, have pride and choose integrity. Wahaca was the first UK restaurant group to be certified as carbon neutral and sustainability continues to be a cornerstone of the business.