About the Role
We're looking for a talented Senior Creative Designer to join our global brand team.
Working closely with the Global Head of Creative, you'll help bring the Vapiano brand to life across campaigns, restaurant marketing, digital channels, franchise communications and internal brand documents. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality creative work while helping to coordinate projects, manage stakeholders and support the rollout of campaign toolkits across multiple international markets.
This is an opportunity for a designer who enjoys both creative thinking and creative delivery, and who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from brief through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Design engaging creative assets across print, digital and social channels
* Develop campaign toolkits and marketing materials for international markets
* Create restaurant collateral, menus, POS, signage and promotional materials
* Design presentations, franchise communications and internal brand materials
* Support the art direction and planning of creative productions
* Coordinate projects, timelines and approvals across multiple stakeholders
* Work closely with franchise partners, suppliers and external creative agencies
* Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints
* Support the ongoing evolution of the Vapiano brand through fresh ideas and strong creative thinking
Key Skills
* Outstanding graphic design skills with an excellent eye for typography, layout and detail
* Ability to develop creative concepts and translate them into effective design solutions
* Experience designing for print, digital and social-first environments
* Strong understanding of branding within hospitality, lifestyle or consumer-facing brands
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Comfortable working independently within a remote global team
We're Looking For Someone Who
* Is passionate about design, brand and visual storytelling
* Takes ownership and sees projects through to completion
* Is organised, reliable and proactive
* Builds positive relationships with colleagues, partners and suppliers
* Enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and confident working independently
* Brings ideas, energy and enthusiasm to the team
* Balances creativity with commercial thinking
* Has a strong awareness of culture, trends and contemporary design
* Understands how design influences guest experience and brand perception
* Can work across both reactive day-to-day projects and larger campaign rollouts
Must Haves
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a creative, design or agency environment
* Experience working with hospitality, retail, lifestyle or consumer brands
* Strong portfolio showcasing branding, campaign and design work
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
* Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
* Experience working with international or franchise-led brands
* Video editing, motion graphics or animation skills
* Photography or art direction experience
Compensation
* £45k salary
* 2x offsite retreats a year with the global team
Please note: This is a freelance contract role to begin with. Applicants should be based in Greater Manchester or willing to travel at their own expense at least one day per week. No agencies please.