Senior Designer

We are partnering with a fast-growing and innovative company in the e-commerce health and personal care sector to help them find a talented Senior Designer with at least 2 years experience in beauty/skincare to join their dynamic HQ team in London. The company operates out of a vibrant WeWork space in Hammersmith and specialises in acquiring, scaling, and building exceptional e-commerce brands.

Senior Designer Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Designer (with minimum of 2 years beauty/skincare experience) to join and lead our team of in-house designers to bring creative e-content, packaging, and design concepts to life across our range of health and wellness brands. You’ll have a leadership role within the creative team and will work closely with brand managers and cross-functional teams to deliver designs that are visually engaging and strategically aligned with brand goals. We’re looking for a versatile, detail-oriented lead designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about all things design!

Key Responsibilities

Creative and Content Creation and Management

Work with creative teams, both internal and freelance, to develop high-impact and converting brand collateral and campaigns, such as digital listing content and digital ad content for the Amazon platform and other digital platforms.

Develop visually compelling and innovative packaging for brands spanning skincare, supplements, and wellness products.

Help develop and maintain the brand vision and branding guidelines, with a discerning eye for color and design consistency.

Team Leadership and Culture

Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Stay motivated to work with agility, adapt to evolving priorities, and be receptive to feedback with a positive and flexible approach.

Industry Awareness and Innovation

Generate fresh ideas, stay ahead of trends and emerging technologies, and bring innovative ideas to elevate the brands and keep them competitive.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Engage and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as brand teams and compliance teams, to align on brand objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

Approximately 8+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a focus on digital marketing, branding, and comprehensive design systems for consumer goods.

Passion for, and at least 2 years of experience in, the beauty or skincare industry.

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or equivalent experience.

Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to internal and wider teams.

Proficiency in marketing automation tools and project management tools.

Experience with designing brand collaterals for the Amazon platform would be a bonus.

Experience with packaging design would be a bonus.

Experience with photography and videography would be a bonus.

Leadership and Team Management

A leader and mentor who leads by example, connects with, and inspires the team of designers and creatives.

Excellent collaborator who works well with different cross-functional teams and can influence at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated ability to manage teams in a fast-moving business and to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Why Join Them?

Growth opportunities: They are currently in a start-up phase with substantial funding and ambitions to significantly grow the team. As the team continues to expand, there will be further leadership opportunities.

Ability to work on a portfolio of diverse and exciting consumer brands, particularly with an emerging skincare brand achieving 100% year-on-year growth for the past 2 years.

A highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

A fun and youthful start-up culture.

High-quality facilities (including a gym) in a co-working office (WeWork; Hammersmith).

Flexible working with the opportunity to work from home for 1-2 days per week.

A competitive salary with private healthcare insurance.

About the Company

The company acquires, scales, and builds e-commerce brands in the health and personal care space. They are dedicated to creating compelling, innovative brands that inspire trust and loyalty from customers worldwide.

Their focus is to deliver exceptional products in skincare, supplements, medical, and other wellness categories.

Currently, the company employs around 80 offshore team members and 20 staff members at their London HQ. While they have an offshore design team (7 designers), the company is looking to build an in-house design team in the UK to enhance collaboration and creativity, with this Senior Designer role being the first of these London-based hires.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-growth start-up with a strong mission and inspiring leadership. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment with the flexibility to work from home on Tuesdays and Fridays.