Job description

About Brand Hackers

Brand Hackers is a dynamic agency dedicated to helping challenger brands outsmart their competition through sharp thinking and smart strategies. Our team is composed of passionate professionals specializing in all facets of marketing—from brand strategy and social media to web development and beyond. With over 100 brands supported and a wealth of experience among our team of 20+ experts, we are proud creators of impactful campaigns within FMCG, Beauty, Luxury, Film, and various other sectors.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Brand pod and contribute to multiple projects while supporting senior design efforts. This is a remote-based full-time position, with an expectation to attend in-person meetings in London twice a month.

Key Responsibilities

Create paid advertising creatives and social media visuals across various brands and formats.
Develop campaign artwork from initial brief to final output.
Design trade marketing collateral such as point-of-sale materials, shelf talkers, sell sheets, and assets for retailers.
Produce well-crafted reports, presentations, and pitch decks that engage audiences.
Maintain brand consistency by adhering to brand guidelines across all deliverables.
Assist the Senior Designer on larger-scale campaigns and projects.
Effectively manage time and meet deadlines across concurrent brand assignments.
Bring creative insight and original perspectives rather than just executing tasks.
Support additional company divisions, including recruitment and marketing community projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Strong understanding of fundamental design principles including hierarchy, balance, contrast, and use of white space.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Illustrator, Figma, and InDesign are essential.
Familiarity or keen interest in Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus but not mandatory.
Working knowledge of print production standards such as bleed, cutter guides, safe zones, and color profiles (CMYK vs. RGB).
Excellent typography skills, including kerning, tracking, leading, and type pairing.
Experience with Canva for creating quick turnaround assets, alongside the discernment to know when custom design is necessary.
A portfolio that showcases thoughtful design process, highlighting original concepts over template use.
Ability to accept constructive feedback while confidently advocating for design decisions when appropriate.

Benefits and Rewards

Opportunity to design for exciting challenger brands in diverse industries.
Mentorship from a Senior Designer, promoting growth and learning.
Varied creative challenges ensuring no two weeks are the same.
Mostly remote work with bi-monthly in-person meetings in London.
Competitive salary ranging from £27,000 to £33,000 depending on experience.
25 days of holiday plus bank holidays annually.
Monthly work-from-home allowance to spend on coffee or coworking spaces.
Birthday day off and enhanced parental leave benefits.
Unlimited coaching sessions through MoreHappi for personal and professional development.
Full membership to Up World and access to a supportive work environment focused on growth.

Additional Information

Applicants must hold valid working rights in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available. Submission of a portfolio or samples of past work is mandatory for consideration. This is a full-time position requiring candidates to be located within convenient traveling distance to London for occasional meetings.