Reports to: Brand & Activation Director       

Location: London

Direct Reports:   1          

Hours: 37.5

Creating original and innovative luxury soft toys, Jellycat combines luxurious fabrics with quirky and cute designs and sells its products online and via stockists throughout the US, UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

The Lead 2D Graphic Designer sits within the Brand & Activation Team, reporting directly to the Global Head of Department. They will be naturally creative and innovative and be able to translate ideas into successful projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and within the Jellycat brand guidelines. 

They will have an empowering and collaborative leadership style and be capable of supervising and developing less experienced designers. Key in driving continuous improvements and optimising efficiencies in the design process, the role holder will have a real impact on the continued success of the business.

• Working on merchandise, creating innovative ideas and 2D graphic design on brand concepts for the graphic design of logos, packaging graphics, print / digital assets for sales/ marketing documents.
• Able to create graphical assets, whether it's a new style guide for an activation or seasonal marketing event, including logos, character illustration, print and packaging design, layout, and typography.
• Working collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams on the development of complex 2D design brand concepts and projects and being a key point of contact for internal customers.
• Responsible for the overall quality of projects and ensuring they meet Jellycat brand guidelines.
• The creation of packaging; creating and working with cutter guides, setting up final artwork for print, checking proofs and signing off for production print.
•  End to end project management, keeping projects on track from proposal to delivery.
• Presenting your work to senior stakeholders.
• Supervision and direction of more junior members of the team.
• Working closely with external manufacturers and production partners globally.
• Communicating out of scope or amendments to deliverables.

• Demonstrated experience in 2D graphic design with the ability to visualise in 2D and 3D
• Highly competent in Adobe Creative Suite at an expert level (particularly Illustrator and Photoshop) – 3D software is desirable
• Very detail focused and with a keen eye for technical artwork set up, you sweat the small stuff
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver projects within budget and on time
• Ideally experienced working with other premium or luxury brands
• Strong typography, layout and grid skills
• Able to photo retouch and create vector artwork to a high level
• Accustomed to working collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams
• Focused on the ability to ‘cut through the noise’, prioritise and make sound and rapid commercial decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Previous experience supporting less experienced designers
• A true team player who is flexible, personable, positive and motivated to be part of a high performing team.

• Tech pack (laptop etc.)
• 25 days annual leave exclusive bank holidays
• Vitality premium healthcare (medical, dental, optical) - after probation
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Employee Assistance Program - from day one
• 5% Contribution Pension with The Scottish Widows (after 90 days)
• £150 product allocation and 50% thereafter - from day one
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office in White City)
• Private chef prepared breakfast and lunch on Tuesday and Thursday
• Discretionary bonus. 

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners

Neil Renshaw

Delivery Consultant

neil.renshaw@berwickpartners.co.uk