Senior Designer

Description Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a branding business, founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.

We started out in the world of packaging, but now we’re worldwide; from three founders, to more than 320 of us across the UK and USA. Together, we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.

But even more important than what we do, is why we do it. We’re here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that’s the only way to truly be distinctive, everywhere.

We’re keen to talk to ideas led Senior Designers who share a passion for brand and packaging design. At JKR, our Senior Designers work hand in hand with the Client Services team while providing valuable support to the Design Directors. In this role, you’ll have the chance to inspire our Design teams, mentoring and sharing your expertise with junior members to help them unlock their full potential.

Your creative flair will shine through as you demonstrate an understanding of an Ideas First approach, crafting eye-catching designs that make brands stand out and grab attention. As part of one of our two studio teams, you’ll collaborate with colleagues in Strategy, Program & Account Management, and other creative specialties to build distinctive brands by deeply understanding their essence and core values.

We’re excited to welcome individuals who are either at the beginning of their senior design journey or eager to experience the dynamic environment of a larger studio setup, joining a vibrant team of likeminded design folk. Responsibilities Create holistic concepts and solutions that build on a Brand’s charisma and offer a unique point of difference across all aspects and touchpoints Demonstrate a deep understanding of how to connect strategy to creative work Quickly edits concepts to focus in on the best ideas

Collaborate with and use internal expertise and experience, as well as client’s knowledge to get to better creative solutions

Display integrity, honesty, reliability, responsiveness and openness to be trusted by clients and internal teams

Behave as the clients’ creative partner to build trust and ultimately long-term relationships

Act a brand ambassador, challenging and interpreting feedback where necessary to build the brand

Demonstrate design knowledge, expertise and relevant provocation to clients in line with the brand

Proactively look for opportunities that might build long term opportunities with a client

Deliver strong pitches, client presentations and influences results

Communicate at all levels with confidence and clarity, adapting communication style to audience and situation, whilst always delivering a consistent message

Openly encourage collaborative ways of working and cross department communication and engagement

At JKR, our goal is to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects and creates for the societies we live in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a long-term business imperative and a commitment at JKR, not an initiative that sits under one department. You will demonstrate being a DE+I advocate and champion with your actions and participation.

Requirements Adept at creating holistic brand and packaging concepts and design solutions

Experience working on multiple creative projects, editing concepts to focus on the best ideasA desire to create world class work, through quality of concept and craft

At least 5 years packaging or branding design experience

Excellent knowledge of relevant software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma)
A passion for storytelling

Ability to blend creative and technical skills

An enthusiasm for design, identity, and brand experience

Benefits

BenefitsJKR is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits programme to its employees, including:ð Competitive salaryð Lively Shoreditch studio locationð¡ Hybrid working policy, minimum 2 days pw in the studioðº Bupa Healthcare, including dental optionð¡️ Income protection & life insuranceð§ Classpass creditsð Group personal pensionð 25 days holiday + time given at Christmas and New Year️ Summer Fridays x 2ð Birthday day off After probation:ð Season ticket loanð² Cycle to work schemeð¶ Enhanced parental leave policiesð Referral scheme for new hiresð 2 weeks work from anywhere, by agreement with line manager

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Design Type: full time