Junior-Middleweight Designer
Job Description
About The Role
We are looking for a creative and motivated Junior to Midweight Graphic Designer to join our team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Senior Graphic Designer, becoming an integral part of our small but dynamic creative team of two. Based at our HQ, right next to our brewing arch and taproom, you’ll have a unique opportunity to contribute to our brand’s visual storytelling in a lively, collaborative setting.
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Key Tasks
• Collaborate with the Senior Graphic Designer to produce visual materials, including beer labels, packaging, social media content, venue/event Point of Sale, and merchandise designs.
• Support the design and production of graphics for special events, campaigns, and brand communications.
• Refresh and maintain website graphics and brand assets to ensure consistency.
• Work with other departments, such as marketing and sales, to produce designs that meet business and brand needs.
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Essential Skills & Qualifications
• 2+ years' experience as a graphic designer, preferably with a food or drinks brand.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Office programs (with a focus on PowerPoint).
• Experience with motion design.
• Strong layout and typography skills.
• Great attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Experience in preparing artwork for both print and digital formats.
• Experience liaising with branding and production agencies.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines independently and within a team.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage workflow and stay motivated.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
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Great to Have
• Digital photography skills.
• Interest in craft beer or local knowledge of the Brixton area.
• Experience within the hospitality industry.
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What We Offer
• Unique Workspace: Be part of a vibrant HQ environment, neighbouring our taproom and brewery, where creativity meets community.
• Event Participation: Opportunity to attend events that you’ve played an active role in creating, such as craft beer festivals and on-trade events.
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Perks & Benefits:
• A fun and interesting working environment, with a great team
• Excellent comprehensive benefits from day one of joining: 25 Days holiday (plus bank holidays), membership of our company pension, healthcare, Employee Assistance Plan, Group Life Assurance, Income Protection Insurance and bonus schemes.
• Training and support: our staff get the benefit of on-going training to do their jobs well and to develop in other areas too. A team favourite is our regular tasting and flavour training allowing everyone, no matter their role, to develop expertise in beer flavours and quality (if they want to!)
• Festivals and social events: we sponsor or attend loads of festivals and beer events throughout the year and often have free tickets and VIP packages to hand around.
• Staff well-being: we take care of our team with lots of social and group gatherings – from team lunches to regular evenings in the Taproom and events such as cycle rides and masterclasses. We provide free drinks, fruit and snacks during the day and often partner with local businesses to swap beer for staff goodies like samples, baked goods and other treats.
• A great location near public transport, in between Brixton, Loughborough Junction and Herne Hill.
• You’ll be working with delicious beers!
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for design and an interest in the vibrant culture of craft beer. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas to a growing team, we’d love to hear from you!
WE ARE A LONDON LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER & ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.
How to apply
CV, Portfolio, and a short covering letter to jobs@brixtonbrewery.comexplaining why you are our next Brixtonite! The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024.