Midweight Graphic Designer

Midweight Graphic Designer

Studio B, a leading brand and commercial interior design studio based in the heart of Clifton (Bristol) is seeking a talented and somewhat experienced Midweight Graphic Designer to join our small and superbly skilled creative cohort.

About Studio B

We are a small team of four working alongside great clients on a mix of large and small projects that are very rarely dull. Our work spans across the hospitality, retail, leisure and education sectors and no two projects are the same. Being a small studio your role will cover an expansive field from concept through to delivery, you’re hired for your creativity and talent and you’ll be given a huge amount of freedom to use it. We excel within the built environment and love to physically bring brands to life.

We are big on the life part of the work/life balance that companies like to talk about which means reduced Friday hours throughout summer. Additional holiday over our Christmas closure (this year that’s four extra days). Ten days a year to work from anywhere, be it a beachfront bar in Bali or your pyjamas on the sofa. Flexible start and finish around core studio hours of 11am - 3pm.

Everyone is treated like adults and workloads are managed individually. On the rare occasion, a deadline means longer hours, you’ll always get that time back.

We work closely with our clients and you’ll be encouraged to communicate directly with the people we work with.

Role Overview

As a Mid-weight Graphic Designer, you will work closely with our senior designer Ben working across various projects to produce original, clever and eye-catching design work for both new and existing clients. You will be based in our Clifton Village studio and contribute to the development of creative solutions across print, wayfinding, websites, and generally anything we think up.

With our projects being really varied - from mini digital projects working within supplied brand guidelines to applied branding within large-scale commercial interior spaces, or creating new identities from scratch, your ability to be a Swiss army knife of design knowledge and skill is crucial. Being happy to work on new concepts outside of your comfort zone and track record to this point is key.

Responsibilities

• Research, conceptualise, design, deliver and manage ideas from sketchbook to spreadsheet to roll-out.
• Bring a new perspective, and ways of thinking to the team and not be afraid to challenge ideas.
• Never stop learning - Continue to hone and develop your craft.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Play a key role in advancing the Studio B brand and how we showcase our work.
• Work positively with external partners - printers, sign writers, fabricators, developers etc.
• Bring joy to your work and our studio.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience. Ideally in a small studio or agency.
• Comfortable delivering high-quality creative work while working within agreed deadlines.
• A heartwarming portfolio showcasing original ideas and a keen eye for detail.
• Above-average print design knowledge, including creating print-ready artwork and coordinating with external print partners.
• Understanding of web design with a proven ability designing for various digital platforms and working with freelance developers.
• Sound understanding of various social media platforms and content creation.
• Previous creative experience within the hospitality sector is an advantage but not essential.
• The ability to demonstrate motion design skills is a big plus.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven background in Graphic Design - Degrees are great and self-taught is OK with us.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Basic knowledge of G- G-suite and spreadsheets (sorry!).
• Familiarity with Figma or similar (e.g. Adobe XD), Blender (or other 3d software), After Effects, Lightroom, HTML/CSS is an advantage.
• Verbal and interpersonal skills.

Expectations

• Original Thinking.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Keen interest in sustainability and how we can be better.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills
• Presenting work to clients, whether it’s zoom or in the room
• Solid understanding of design principles.
• Ability to accept instruction and work collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm to learn and embrace new challenges.
• Interest in the hospitality industry.
• Positive and hardworking attitude with a can-do approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• New Macbook Pro that’s available for personal use and side hustles.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values teamwork.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting client projects.
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced senior designers.
• Potential for growth and advancement within the company.
• 6 Month Review with upward wage reviews.