Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch! 

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers. 

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with. 

We have an exciting oppurtunity in the form of a Senior Conceptual / Creative Designer to join our brilliant in house creative team on a 1 year FTC. We've got some big marketing and development plans and we're looking for a senior conceptual designer brimming with ideas to help bring them to life. As well as tackling the big projects, we'd like to find someone who’s just as keen to put their heart into the little touches too.

As a Creative at Gousto, you’ll tuck into groundbreaking brand partnerships (Bluey? Jolly Hog? Yes please!), mouthwatering photoshoots (may we refer you to Battle of the Buns), and red hot new recipe ranges right from the oven. We make everything look and sound Gousto, from the billboards you see at train stations to the big red box that arrives at your doorstep. 

Core Responsibilities:
Being creative. Consistently coming up with original, creative ideas and taking them from initial scamps, through concept development, design and art-working to final delivery
Developing and executing to high standards, on big and small creative briefs, for campaigns, packaging, events and all digital channels
Managing and developing the skills of our talented designers
Collaborating with your fellow creatives (copywriters, designers, photographers), brand team members (social media, PR, brand managers) and folks from all over the company
Developing, promoting and protecting the Gousto brand both internally and externally
Providing art direction to our internal designers, photographers, freelancers and external agencies
Pitching (creative and process improvement) ideas to key stakeholders across the business
Project-managing multiple briefs all the way through the creative process, whilst working closely with our Creative Production team
Focusing on personal development to learn new skills, using available resources such as YCN and LinkedIn Learning
Bringing a positive energy and a creative point of view to the brand community and Gousto as a whole

Who you are:
Experience interpreting a creative brief and establishing an understanding of client requirements and business challenges
Advance knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
Strong commercial experience, working for a FMCG, D2C, Ecommerce or Retail would be hugely beneficial
Experience of developing, implementing and protecting brand guidelines and brand positioning
Considerable experience in leading and mentoring creatives to develop multi-disciplinary skills
A natural, confident and positive style and the ability to influence those around you
Exceptional organisation, communication and presentation skills
The ability to multitask under pressure and work quickly while maintaining absolute attention to detail
Awareness of and interest in the latest design, social and cultural trends
Expertise with After Effects or other video editing software and animation skills would be hugely beneficial although not essential