Polar Black – Job Spec
Junior Designer
About Us
We are a fully integrated creative agency, specialising in event production, immersive brand experiences and creative design. Working with some of the world’s most distinguished luxury, lifestyle, fashion brands, we operate globally to produce incredible events and activations for the most demanding of audiences.
* Set up in London in 2011
* LGBTQ+ management
* Fully integrated creative agency
* Specialising in event production, immersive brand experiences and creative design
* Head Office in London, with offices in Paris, New York and LA
* Working with some of the world’s most distinguished brands, including Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dom Perignon, Facebook, Snap and Apple
* Team of 35 across creative, design and production.
The Role
As a Junior Designer, you will support the creative team in delivering visually compelling design work across live events, immersive experiences, and brand activations. Reporting into the Creative Lead and Head of Creative and working closely with the wider design and production teams, you will support projects from early concept development through to execution, contributing strong attention to detail while operating within established creative direction.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the design team across experiential, event, installation, and brand projects
* Translate briefs and brand guidelines into clear, well-crafted visual outputs
* Support concept development and visual storytelling under Creative Lead direction
* Produce presentation-ready layouts, mood boards, and design decks
* Create venue layouts and floorplans
* Design and prepare print‑ready artwork for small to large scale graphics
* Design assets such as invitations, e‑vites, branded signage, set graphics, and printed collateral
* Create 2D mock‑ups and simple visualisations
* Prepare briefs and working files for freelance designers where required
* Collaborate with producers to ensure designs are practical, on‑brand, and production‑ready
* Manage feedback efficiently and iterate designs at pace
* Work across multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines
Ideal Candidate & Essential Skills
* 2+ years’ experience in a design role, ideally within events, experiential, or luxury branding
* Interest in luxury brands and aesthetics, and contemporary culture (design, fashion, and art)
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop)
* Strong graphic design and layout skills with a clear visual sensibility
* Confident working within established creative direction and brand frameworks
* Highly organised, reliable, and comfortable working at pace
* Collaborative mindset with clear communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and production awareness
Bonus Skills
* VectorWorks/SketchUp or other CAD software
* Adobe InDesign & AfterEffects
Company Benefits
* Flexible Working Hours: You can structure your 8-hour between 8am - 8pm. Our core hours are from 10am - 4pm for collaboration. Choose what works for you, as long as client and team needs are supported.
* Annual Leave: 20 days per year excluding bank holidays. Holiday entitlement increases in line with length of service (21 days after 2 years, 22 days after 3 years), capped at 30 days per year.
* Annual Leave Carryover: Alongside your standard holiday entitlement, you may carry up to 3 unused days into the following year. Request approval in advance so we can plan properly as a team.
* Duvet Days: Two duvet days per year, to be taken whenever you may need a day off at random and you haven’t already requested annual leave - just let your manager know as early as you can.
* Remote Working Abroad: You can work remotely from abroad for one week per year, within a 2-hour time difference from the UK. Please request approval ahead of time so we can make sure client work is not disrupted and team collaboration stays smooth.
* Quarterly celebrations: Every quarter, we celebrate ourselves and successes together as a team. This could be a team trip to the pub, a gallery exhibition or team activity.
* Meeting‑Free Fridays: Friday afternoons from 12pm are meeting‑free to give a calmer end to the week and to help you wrap‑up your work for the week.
* Company Volunteering Day: To give back to the community, we have one paid team volunteering day per year to support a cause we choose together.
* Cycle to Work: You can get bikes and accessories through our Cycle to Work scheme, spreading the cost throughout the year while encouraging active travel.
* Eye Test: Claim back up to £25 towards an annual eye test at any optician.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV and portfolio to: talent@polarblackevents.com
Please include ‘JuniorDesigner’ in the subject line of your email.
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