Graphic Designer London, England
Job description
Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Burberry requires an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic graphic designer with a keen interest in the field of print, packaging and product design.
This person will work across a broad and varied remit for Burberry Beauty including bespoke packaging and product briefs, print collateral, event and experience design as well as assisting on technical artworks and guidelines for global campaigns where creativity, consistency and quality are key.
The designer will work from researching concepts through to design and technical detailing for internal review as well as overseeing external production.
Reporting into the Senior Designer, this role will require a close working relationship with both the Creative Media Department’s Beauty team to interpret and implement the Burberry Beauty design vision
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working as part of the Beauty team researching and developing concepts across multiple projects, creating bodies of work for internal and external approvals and creative discussion
Partner with parallel teams in-house for project input from graphics, digital and art direction and architecture
Liaise directly with graphic designers and art directors
Make informed technical recommendations to designers and art directors
Create guideline documents for advertising campaigns and wider projects
Be involved in the communication of projects to licencee and third party agencies
Liaise with print and product management companies and printers
Pass print jobs on press
Regular presentation of creative concepts internally and externally
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Ideally have experience within the luxury and/or beauty/fashion sector
Have a keen interest in sustainability and materials
Extremely organised with a focus on timely delivery and excellent communication skills
Great understanding and experience of print and packaging processes, including prototyping and production
An understanding of colour processes
Proactive in identifying issues, exploring and proposing innovative solutions
Be well informed and aware of current fashion and trends, always bringing fresh ideas
Be self-motivated and highly organised to deliver consistently against agreed deadlines
Will have the ability to prioritise and multi-task in a pressurised and fast paced environment, with strong attention to detail and perfectionist attitude
Self-motivated, positive can-do attitude and forward thinking
An extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Consistently produce a high level of creative in line with the Burberry Beauty brand
Develop excellent working relationships with creatives and external stakeholders, while maintaining consistently high standards
The ability to work on multiple briefs, at pace, in a pressurised environment
Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with wider departments throughout Burberry and COTY
Diplomatic resolution of challenges
Timely delivery of creative, that meets the agreed brief
Effective and productive relationship with both internal Burberry teams and licensee
