Senior Designer (CPGPackaging) 10mth FTC

Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a branding business founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.

We started out in the world of packaging but now were worldwide; from three founders to more than 320 of us across the UK and USA. Together we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.

But even more important than what we do is why we do it. Were here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all be yourself. Because we believe thats the only way to truly be distinctive everywhere.

We are seeking a Senior Designer on a 10mth fixed term contract (FTC) August 2026 who share a passion for FMCG/ CPG / packaging and brand design. At JKR our Senior Designers work hand in hand with the Client Services team while providing valuable support to the Design this role youll have the chance to inspire our Design teams mentoring and sharing your expertise with junior members to help them unlock their full potential.

Your creative flair will shine through as you demonstrate an understanding of an Ideas First approach crafting eye-catching design that make a brand stand out and grab attention.

Responsibilities

• Working on iconic brands
• Create holistic concepts and solutions that build on a Brands charisma and offer a unique point of difference across all aspects and touchpoints
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how to connect strategy to creative work
• Quickly edit concepts to focus in on the best ideas
• Collaborate with and use internal expertise and experience as well as clients knowledge to get to better creative solutions
• Display integrity honesty reliability responsiveness and openness to be trusted by clients and internal teams
• Behave as the clients creative partner to build trust and ultimately long-term relationships
• Act a brand ambassador challenging and interpreting feedback where necessary to build the brand
• Demonstrate design knowledge expertise and relevant provocation to clients in line with the brand
• Proactively look for opportunities that might build long term opportunities with a client
• Deliver strong pitches client presentations and influences results
• Communicate at all levels with confidence and clarity adapting communication style to audience and situation whilst always delivering a consistent message
• Openly encourage collaborative ways of working and cross department communication and engagement

At JKR our goal is to create an equitable diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects and creates for the societies we live in. Diversity Equity and Inclusion is a long-term business imperative and a commitment at JKR not an initiative that sits under one department. You will demonstrate being a DEI advocate and champion with your actions and participation.

• Adept at creating holistic packaging and brand concepts and design solutions
• Exampes of working on Iconic FMCG brands
• Experience working on multiple creative projects editing concepts to focus on the best ideas
• A desire to create world class work through quality of concept and craft
• At least 5 years packaging design experience
• Excellent knowledge of relevant software (Illustrator Photoshop Figma)
• A passion for storytelling
• Ability to blend creative and technical skills
• An enthusiasm for design identity and brand experience

JKR is committed to providing a comprehensive competitive benefits programme to its employees including:

• Competitive salary
• Lively Shoreditch studio location
• Hybrid working policy minimum 2 days pw in the studio
• Bupa Healthcare including dental option
• Income protection & life insurance
• Classpass credits
• Group personal pension
• 25 days holiday time given at Christmas and New Year
• Summer Fridays x 2
• Birthday day off

After probation:

• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Referral scheme for new hires
• 2 weeks work from anywhere by agreement with line manager

Required Experience:

Senior IC