Graphic Designer

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized and rapidly expanding leader in the lifestyle and food & beverage sector. Since its founding in 2017, this vibrant company has cultivated a significant international following, celebrated for its distinctive, highly shareable spaces and unique customer experiences. With a presence in over a dozen countries and ambitious plans for further international expansion, including new concepts and market entries, the company is poised for an exciting period of growth. As part of a larger group with a diverse portfolio of food and beverage brands, each with its own creative needs, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing these exciting ventures to life, making a tangible impact on a brand experienced by millions worldwide.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to unleash your creative vision and leave an indelible mark on a brand loved by millions across the globe? Step into a pivotal role where your design expertise will directly shape the visual identity and creative output for a dynamic portfolio of brands across international markets. As an Integrated Designer, you won’t just be executing designs; you’ll be a crucial member of the Global Marketing team, spearheading projects that span digital, print, packaging, campaigns, social media, and in-store communications. This is your chance to take ownership, innovate, and see your work come to life in vibrant, tangible ways, directly influencing brand perception and customer engagement worldwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving creative challenges, and possess a meticulous eye for detail, this hands-on opportunity is for you!

What You’ll Do

• Maintain the visual integrity of the main brand and its wider portfolio of brands across all touchpoints, ensuring a consistent and distinctive aesthetic.
• Create compelling assets for social media, digital marketing, advertising, and in-store communications that captivate and engage audiences.
• Design a wide array of printed materials, including menus, flyers, posters, stationery, and promotional collateral, from concept to final production.
• Produce high-quality packaging, large-format graphics, hoardings, and event artwork that stands out.
• Develop innovative concepts and creative collateral for seasonal campaigns and activations, driving excitement and engagement.
• Retouch, resize, and manipulate imagery to produce polished, pixel-perfect visuals that meet brand standards.
• Create simple illustrations, GIFs, and leverage AI-generated imagery where appropriate to enhance creative output and explore new visual possibilities.
• Update and maintain printed and digital menus across global markets, ensuring consistency and accuracy in a dynamic environment.
• Design and manage engaging e-newsletter content and layouts that inform and inspire.
• Maintain branded presentations, stationery, and internal documents, upholding professional standards.
• Support updates to the brand’s global websites, ensuring visual coherence and user experience.
• Liaise effectively with printers and suppliers, preparing accurate production-ready artwork and managing the print process.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience within a food & beverage, hospitality or lifestyle brand or agency.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Extensive experience producing work across both print and digital mediums.
• Artworking experience across packaging and large-format print.
• Confidence taking projects from concept through to final artwork.
• Strong image editing, retouching, and resizing skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Confidence working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities.
• Understanding of production specifications and print-ready artwork.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• An interest in AI and emerging creative technology.
• Some experience using generative AI tools for image creation.

Perks & Benefits

• A celebratory cake on your birthday!
• Enjoy free drinks from the café throughout your working day.
• Receive one complimentary meal per working day from the café menu.
• Benefit from a discount at the café when you are not at work.
• Access private healthcare (excluding dentistry and pregnancy).
• Unlock lifestyle savings on thousands of high street retailers.
• Opportunities for career growth and progression within a rapidly expanding brand.