Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a proudly independent branding business founded in 1990. From our origins in packaging, we have grown to a global presence with over 320 team members across the UK and USA. We build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience, driven by a purpose to inspire brands and people to be their true selves — brave, tenacious, and authentic. We are seeking ideas-led Senior Designers passionate about brand and packaging design to join our vibrant studio teams.

As a Senior Designer at JKR, you will work closely with the Client Services team and support Design Directors. You will inspire and mentor junior designers, helping them unlock their full potential. Your creative flair will be evident as you apply an Ideas First approach to craft eye-catching designs that make brands stand out. Collaborating with Strategy, Program & Account Management, and other creative disciplines, you will help build distinctive brands by deeply understanding their essence and core values.

This role suits individuals either beginning their senior design journey or those eager to experience the dynamic environment of a larger studio. You will be a key creative partner to clients, building trust and long-term relationships through integrity, responsiveness, and clear communication. You will also champion diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value at JKR, contributing to an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Key responsibilities include creating holistic brand and packaging concepts, connecting strategy to creative work, editing concepts to focus on the best ideas, delivering strong pitches and presentations, and encouraging collaborative, cross-departmental ways of working.

Experience
- At least 5 years of packaging or branding design experience
- Adept at creating holistic brand and packaging concepts and design solutions
- Experience working on multiple creative projects and editing concepts to focus on the best ideas
- Excellent knowledge of relevant software including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma

About you
- A passion for storytelling and design, identity, and brand experience
- Ability to blend creative and technical skills effectively
- Desire to create world-class work through quality of concept and craft
- Strong communication skills with confidence to present and influence at all levels
- Enthusiastic about mentoring and collaborating within a team environment
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, acting as a DE+I advocate and champion

Qualifications
- Relevant design qualifications or equivalent professional experience preferred but not mandatory