Founded in May 2015, Papier is a London based start-up, which has raised £60m+ million since launch. Papier’s collection of stationery products, from notebooks & diaries to notecards and wedding invitations, is designed to feed curiosity and contemplation, to invite people to uncover the possibility of a blank page. The business is growing and internationalising rapidly, particularly experiencing growth in the US across both D2C and wholesale channels.
At Papier, the Junior Stationery Designer will be a key member of the design process; working with the wider design team in supporting design and admin work, as well as taking responsibility for their own design projects that fulfil the overall creative vision.
You will take ownership of your designated tasks, work collaboratively with your team and communicate well with the wider company to complete projects that will push the brand forward. You will show a good design skill in illustration and typography, while using your initiative to stay up to date with current and future trends, playing an essential role in the growth of Papier as a global lifestyle brand.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Create trend-setting, aspirational designs through the excellent execution of design projects.
Communicate design ideas internally with clarity in order to gather feedback.
Maintain an awareness of emerging lifestyle and design trends and techniques through proactive research and experimentation.
Utilise good skill in illustration, graphic design and print composition; translating these into trend-setting product design ideas.
Actively manage your own schedule, defining and seeking alignment on this where necessary, and take the initiative to plan and establish a project's next steps.
Develop a collaborative working relationship with key stakeholders by maintaining clear communication and escalating any project issues where necessary.
Seek clarification and information on design performance in order to develop understanding further and identify own improvement opportunities.
Support business needs and team goals by actively self-nominating for ad hoc requests.
Consistently utilise good design skill to create high-calibre designs that push the brand forward.
Ensure that all completed designs adhere to agreed quality standards, including correct uploading, file naming, artwork set up and exporting.
Review physical product samples, provide detailed feedback to suppliers globally, and ensure all products meet Papier's quality standards.
Support improvement initiatives by questioning how tasks could be done better and acting upon opportunities to improve.
Invest in own development by attending training sessions and suggesting ideas for new training areas; demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge at Papier.
Suggest areas for own design development, maintaining a proactive approach to skill sharing and upskilling.
We recognise the need for a work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office at Maison Papier, our lovely Camden office.
25 days annual leave per year (pro rated for the length of contract)
20 days per year to Work from Anywhere (pro rated for the length of contract)
Private medical and rewards scheme with Vitality Health (including 50% off gym memberships with Virgin Active, Pure Gym and more).
Enrolment into the Papier Pension scheme through the People Pension.
£45 monthly cultural allowance
£75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 to spend on our Occasion stationery for a lifetime special event
40% staff discount along with a family and friends discount
Papier with Purpose. We give back to the community and offer 2 days paid per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
Constant access to mental health, well-being resources and support from our in-house first aiders.
Weekly team lunches & regular cultural trips.
Our pooches are a part of the Papier team and you may see them from time to time in Maison Papier.
Inclusive and friendly team who will make you feel welcome from day one.
At Papier, we believe that the diverse perspectives of all paper people deserve to be celebrated. A creative and curious community, we strive to be inclusive and equitable to all. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on any grounds. From hiring processes to day-to-day business, we aim to create an environment that is accessible and safe for everyone. We’re always working towards building a balanced and supportive workplace, with policies and ways of working to ensure everyone can make the most of their time at Papier.