Mid/Senior Graphic Designer

We’re an award-winning Creative Agency, Production Company, and Media Owner that plugs brands directly into the heart of culture.

Creative Agency | We’re not just pretty on the outside.

Our creative strategy starts with truth. Instead of dreaming in a vacuum, we leverage our daily newsroom and cultural access to understand what matters to consumers, and then funnel those insights through the brightest creative minds. The rest is our secret sauce.

Production Company | We produce work that connects.

Premium, bespoke, editorially-led. We work across digital and print for the world’s most forward-thinking brands. Using a global creative network built over two decades of collaboration, we’re always in the right place at the right time, crafting films, books and 360 campaigns fronted by the most inspiring talent.

Media Owner | We make mags that move culture.

Our premium media brands Sandwich, Huck and Little White Lies curate and deliver stories that matter across food, sport and entertainment for a hard-to-reach audience of tastemakers who can sniff authenticity a mile off. We use this constant dialogue with culture to power everything that we do.

This is a Mid-level / Senior role, working with our award-winning design team on a range of exciting and diverse creative projects. We want someone with passion, raw talent, an enquiring mind and a can-do attitude to join our small but mighty team.

ROLE:

Job Title: Mid/Senior Graphic Designer

Grade/Salary: Mid/Senior - salary dependent on experience, fixed monthly fee

Experience: 6 years experience

Hours: Full-time

Contract term: 3 months fixed term, with a view to extending to permanent

Location: Hybrid London (Office 3 days, WFH 2 days)

PURPOSE AND DIMENSIONS:

TCO is seeking a talented mid-weight Graphic Designer who can deliver inspiring ideas and stunning designs with a focus on editorial, print publications and wider marketing campaigns.

A designer with strong typography and layout skills, who has a passion for beautiful printed design that elevates inspiring content is a must, as demonstrated by relevant experience.

Although primarily skill sets in print, the applicant must be competent across multi-disciplines and be happy to work on digital and social media, pitches and impact reports. UX or animation skills are a bonus. They must be able to work to tight and high-pressured deadlines. And above all have: an enquiring mind, creative thinking, an eye for detail, self initiative and the ability to work within a team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Meet design briefs, deadlines and ensure client satisfaction
• Create visual concepts and mood boards
• Design editorial layouts for print, with proficient typesetting skills
• Design marketing materials and assets across multiple touchpoints and platforms — both for clients and for TCO’s own brand
• Manage design projects, end to end, overseeing junior team members
• Manage your time effectively to work on multiple projects
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with wider TCO team members
• Contribute to pitches and presentations
• Commission illustration and art direct photography where appropriate
• Artwork files for print
• Management of design assets, images, software and typefaces
• Stay current with design trends
• Be self initiated and autonomous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Degree or equivalent in graphic design or a related field
• Proven editorial or print design experience, and working with printers
• Strong typographic knowledge and attention to detail
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Illustrative ability is a plus
• Experience with motion and UX is a plus

The successful candidate will be asked to provide satisfactory references and proof of their right to work in the UK. Please send your CV, a brief covering letter, plus your portfolio (with editorial layout examples) and availability to tertia@tcolondon.com and martha@tcolondon.com.

TCO is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and cultivating an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued, where our differences are celebrated and where all voices are heard. We are especially keen to work with talented individuals who bring their unique perspectives to their work, and welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the design industry.