Description

Overview

• Lead the conceptualisation and delivery of compelling visual assets across web, email, social media, paid channels and print, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and audience needs.
• Develop and implement design strategies that reflect the Wolf & Badger ethos while driving performance and engagement across all platforms.
• Own and evolve the Wolf & Badger design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across channels.

• Act as a key custodian of the Wolf & Badger visual identity, mentoring junior designers and stakeholders to maintain brand coherence and innovation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing fresh creative approaches that set Wolf & Badger apart in the competitive retail landscape.
• Provide creative direction and oversee the execution of all major design projects, including seasonal campaigns, events, and high-impact brand initiatives.

• Design and optimise impactful creative content for homepage, email campaigns, paid ads, and social channels, with a focus on performance, engagement, and storytelling.
• Lead the creation of video and animation assets, using advanced tools to produce visually stunning content for organic and paid media.
• Collaborate with the PR, CRM, and wider marketing teams to produce assets that communicate key brand messages effectively across channels.

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to design collateral for internal and external purposes, such as business plans, event materials, and window displays for stores.
• Work closely with performance marketers, product teams, and senior management to ensure creative assets align with commercial and strategic goals.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions, building upon concepts to deliver best-in-class designs.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing brand and marketing design across digital and print channels, including advanced video content.
• Proven experience leading creative projects, from ideation to delivery, and mentoring team members.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Figma. Experience with motion graphics and animation is essential.
• Strong grasp of typography, layout design, messaging hierarchy, and color theory, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and how to create content tailored for engagement and performance.
• Experience managing print production processes and ensuring output meets the highest standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS for email and web design.
• Experience working in a scale-up or fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sustainable practices and independent brands.

Why Us

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of £40k-£50k subject to skills and experience
• 25 day holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays
• Paid volunteering leave, pet-ernity leave and heartbreak leave
• Quarterly Wellness Wallet - to spend on products or services meaningful to you
• Subscription to yulife health and wellbeing app
• Opt in health insurance plan via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ample paid sick leave to support mental and physical health
• Staff discount across Wolf & Badger, in-store and online
• Excellent career opportunities in a rapidly growing international business
• Work in a positive organisation for people and the planet. We are a certified B Corp!