Location
London (Remote, with regular in-person meet-ups in London)

Hours
Full Time - 12-month maternity cover

Salary
Depending on experience

About the Role
&Smith is a creative agency specialising in branding for the hotel, food and drink sectors. We are looking for a highly talented Upper Middleweight / Senior Designer to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover. Our current creative team consists of 8 members, mostly working remotely but with regular meet-ups in London.

This role sits between our Creative Partners (owners) and Middleweight/Junior designers. You will work collaboratively under the direction of a Partner, while also leading projects and guiding junior team members. Creativity and strong ideas are central to our work, and your portfolio should demonstrate how you bring brands and experiences to life, making people fall in love with them.

You will be expected to have a high level of experience across branding concepts and strategy, visual identity, packaging, experience ideas, print and digital design implementation, web design, photoshoots and brand film. Client and project management skills are essential, as you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, present confidently, write and structure design presentations, support project administration, and maintain day-to-day client contact.

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, XD and Photoshop is required at a very high level. While we do not code in-house, a good understanding of web development processes is important. Experience or interest in animation or motion design is desirable but not essential.

As many of our clients are in travel and hospitality across the UK, Europe and beyond, occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.

We offer remote working, flexitime hours, wellness afternoons, birthdays off, a new business bonus, a personal development budget, and 1% of our working days dedicated to nonprofits, social enterprises and small businesses.

Experience
Minimum 8 years industry experience in branding and design, ideally within hospitality, food or drink sectors. Proven ability to manage clients and projects from start to finish. Experience leading projects and mentoring junior designers. Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity across branding, visual identity, packaging, print, digital, web, photoshoots and brand film.

High proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, XD and Photoshop. Good understanding of web development processes. Animation or motion design skills are a plus but not essential.

About you
Collaborative and confident working under senior leadership while able to take initiative and lead projects. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and presentation skills. Willingness to travel occasionally and stay overnight when required.

Passionate about creativity and branding with a desire to work in a dynamic, award-winning agency environment.

Qualifications
No specific formal qualifications required, but a strong professional portfolio and relevant industry experience are essential.