Midweight Graphic Designer

JOB TITLE: Midweight Graphic Designer

LOCATION: London (Hybrid)

SALARY: £38,000

REPORTS TO: Senior Designer & Creative Director

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time

ABOUT SWEET&CHILLI

Sweet&Chilli is a leading creative agency with a strong foundation in drinks culture, brand experience and hospitality. Over the past two decades, we've built our name working with some of the most influential drinks brands in the world. Today, we’re expanding that creative vision into new territory, partnering with fashion, lifestyle and luxury brands to craft bold, culturally relevant work that connects with audiences through design, storytelling and experience. Whether it’s a global campaign toolkit, a one-off activation, or a killer deck, we bring energy, style and substance to every project. We’re now looking for a talented Midweight Graphic Designer to help shape this next chapter with us.

THE ROLE

As a Midweight Graphic Designer, you’ll support the execution of creative projects across print, digital, and brand. Reporting to our Senior Designer and Creative Director, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality design work and strong visual communication across a range of formats. You’ll be confident working independently but comfortable collaborating closely with internal teams to bring ideas to life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visual Communication & Presentation Design

• Design client-facing presentations in PowerPoint and Keynote that are visually clear, engaging and on-brand
• Build visual narratives and communication toolkits including diagrams, image editing, and layout design

Graphic Design & Content Creation

• Design for a variety of outputs including brand assets, print materials, digital content, merchandise, and event collateral
• Support the production of marketing materials and social content for internal and external use
• Prepare artwork for production, ensuring final output is print-ready and consistent with brand guidelines

Product Photography & Editing

• Assist with small-scale in-house product or lifestyle photography
• Perform photo editing and retouching for print and digital use
• An interest or willingness to develop photography and image-editing skills on the job is encouraged
• Manage our digital Image Library

Motion Graphics (Bonus)

• Support basic video editing and motion graphics where needed
• Experience with cutdowns, animated transitions, or social animations a plus
• Open to designers who are eager to develop their motion skills further

Collaboration & Workflow

• Work closely with the Senior Designer and Creative Director on a variety of client projects
• Contribute ideas during creative discussions and critiques
• Stay organised across multiple briefs, deadlines and stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-4 years of experience in a graphic design role (agency or brand side preferred)
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand, layout and presentation design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Lightroom
• Skilled in Keynote and PowerPoint with an understanding of client storytelling through decks
• Detail-oriented with experience in preparing print-ready artwork
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and agile, with the ability to manage time effectively
• A positive, collaborative approach to working in a small, fast-moving team
• Experience working with fashion, lifestyle or luxury brands is a plus
• The legal right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor visas at this moment in time)

PERKS & BENEFITS

• £38,000 salary
• Company-wide bonus scheme: 10% of annual salary after 6 months (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays and office closure at Christmas)
• Hybrid working model: work from home on Wednesdays and Thursdays (client needs permitting)
• Flexible hours: choose early or late start/finish to suit your schedule
• Private health insurance via Aviva after one year of continuous employment
• Workplace nursery benefit scheme
• Paid volunteer days for causes you care about
• 50% discount on drinks and 25% off food for you and up to four guests at our three London venues
• Cycle-to-work scheme and secure in-studio bike storage
• Weekly Friday team drinks

WORKING HOURS

Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. We offer flexible working hours and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required based on project or event timelines.