Mid-Weight Graphic Designer
Job Description
ABOUT GLASSETTE
Glassette is a place of discovery, excitement, newness and thoughtful consumerism. Our communication strategy, responsibility manifesto and carefully curated edit of brands makes us one of the worlds most forward-thinking and progressive homeware platforms. We have a growing roster of over 230 brands on our platform with plans to launch international brands and markets in the coming year. We do not think of ourselves as just a platform – we are building a community. We believe in the power of storytelling, and we are looking for smart, resourceful, and passionate people to join our team and revolutionise homeware on a global scale.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a mid-weight designer, someone who can take the initial spark of an idea and develop it into a beautiful campaign or identity; someone to play a central role in sharpening and evolving the Glassette brand. This person should be immersed in art, culture and design, someone who is always looking for inspiration and always looking for a better and more simple way to do things. They should be obsessed with detail and strive to evoke excitement and emotion in their work. This is a big year for Glassette and we need a creative and capable designer who can help us translate our big ideas into captivating campaigns. This is a great opportunity to be a key part of a team that wants to revolutionise how we shop for the home. We’re a close knit, agile and collaborative team who work hard to get great results but also want to have fun whilst doing it!
WHAT YOU NEED
A track record of creating beautiful identities
An intricate understanding of interior design/homeware industry
The ability to define and adhere to brand guidelines
The ability to use After Effects and associated motion software
The ability to execute creative ideas into visual identities rooted in rationale and meaning
The ability to present designs to stakeholders in a clear, concise manner and accept feedback graciously.
Skills in art direction for both small scale photography and video shoots
4+ years experience in graphic design roles for retail/tech businesses
To be a driving force for powerful creative work and continually push boundaries
Proficiency with current industry standard design and collaboration tools like Adobe Creative Cloud & Figma
Experience working in a small team with proven ability to work well with other people and be a team player
QUALITIES
Excellent communications skills
Slick and effective organisation skills, the ability to stay agile and consistent across multiple tasks and projects at the same time
Willing to take creative risks but also to follow and interpret creative direction
Vocal about design values and processes, and willing to challenge the status quo
Fascinated by interiors, culture and great design
Takes ownership and accountability for their role in key projects and campaigns
Enthusiasm is paramount! We are looking for someone who strives for excellence in every aspect of their work
Obsessed with detail and consistency - always works to a high standard and checks and double checks their own work
A creative solution finder who seeks out opportunities and loves to find new ways to approach things
WORKING AT GLASSETTE
We are a family owned and run company, run by Laura and Dan who are sister and brother-in-law. The concept to aggregate the homeware industry started with an idea in Jan 2021 - and launched to rave reviews in November 2022. We are a small hard-working team where everyone gets stuck in - good culture is at the heart of everything we do. We are fiercely ambitious about building the best global marketplace for home - and want the right team to help us deliver our goals and dreams and come on this amazing journey with us. Our team and partners mean everything to us. Having raised 1.2 million in our investment round we are excited to start the global Glassette journey!
OUR VALUES
1. Surprise, Delight & Deliver - we pull out all the stops at Glassette and go above and beyond for brands and customers and team. Always with mutual respect, trust and clear communication.
2. Opportunity Everywhere - we open doors that are shut and find routes others can’t. We innovate, give things a go, make mistakes and improve. We value every member of our team's suggestions, we want to hear from everyone.
3. LOVE what we do - we have serious fire in our bellies and look forward to working together everyday. We want to be the very best we can by growing, learning, being alert, thinking progressively, giving 100% and having fun!
4. We believe in the triple bottom line - people, profit, planet. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values all forms of diversity. We are always looking at ways to do better, always learning and evolving, sharing our new knowledge and improving how we work. We carefully consider who we partner with to ensure our values are aligned.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We are located in Soho Works in the Tea Building, Shoreditch.
We offer hybrid working.
Complimentary breakfast and coffee every day.
28 days of annual leave
2 x Wellness Day per annum
£50 contribution per quarter for personal wellness (spa treatment, cultural event etc)
Pension scheme
Staff discount program
Remuneration of 35K +