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Senior Graphic Designer (12 Month FTC)
Papier
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Join Papier as a Senior Graphic Designer (FTC) Location:
3 days per week at our Central London office, Maison Papier
Team:
Creative
Salary:
Competitive, with comprehensive benefits
Fixed Term Contract:
12 month contract
About Papier At Papier, we believe in the power of the blank page. Since the business was founded in London in 2015, we've been crafting beautifully designed stationery—from journals and planners to wedding invitations—that inspire creativity and meaningful connections. With over £60 million raised and a growing presence in the UK, US and beyond, we're on a mission to make everyday moments noteworthy.
About the Role You are responsible for elevating Papier's creative output and visual identity across all channels. As Senior Graphic Designer, you will collaborate closely with the Creative Lead to roll out creative direction, shape visual storytelling, and define the look and feel for major projects. You will help to foster creative growth, technical excellence and a high bar for craft across the team.
About You
Exceptional graphic design and animation/video editing skills, with a portfolio showcasing conceptual strength, craft, and refined execution.
Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop); 3D animation skills are a bonus.
Proven ability to lead design projects from concept to delivery.
Strong understanding of motion design principles including visual storytelling, pacing, composition and sound.
Confident communicator with experience presenting creative ideas internally or externally.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple fast‑paced projects at once.
Exceptional taste level and strong understanding of Gen Z trends and aesthetics.
A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for elevating your own work and inspiring the team.
What You'll Do Best‑in‑class creative output
Build category-defining content and a broad range of assets from concept to execution, collaborating with key teams and sharing ideas
Lead large creative projects from ideation through delivery, defining the graphic direction and setting standards for the team to follow.
Collaborate closely with the Creative Lead to shape visual storytelling and ensure consistent execution across all outputs.
Proactively research trends, opportunities and competitor activity across both design and motion.
Line manage a mid-weight designer, supporting and developing them through regular check‐ins and feedback.
Present creative concepts clearly
Maintain and evolve alignment with the Brand Style Guide.
Lead the evolution of Papier’s motion language, ensuring cohesive, premium, and innovative animation and video editing across brand films and social ads.
Stay ahead of emerging motion trends, technologies and techniques, bringing fresh innovation to Papier’s creative output.
Uphold best practices for motion, ensuring brand consistency and performance-driven thinking.
Tools, systems & asset management
Manage and maintain Figma libraries and shared templates to ensure efficiency and consistency across the team.
Oversee organisation and quality control of shared assets and workflows.
Support freelancers, ensuring integration with team processes and brand direction.
Deadlines and time management
Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure deadlines & capacity are well managed.
Maintain visibility of workload and deliver projects to a high standard and on schedule.
What We Offer
Hybrid working:
3 days / week at Maison Papier, our vibrant Camden office, complete with breakfast, coffee, dogs, a terrace and plenty of snacks to see you through the day
Generous leave:
25 days annual leave + 15 Work from Anywhere days to work from somewhere sunny or visit international family
Health & wellness benefits:
Leading private medical and rewards scheme with Aviva, including dental and optical coverage
Cultural perks:
£45 monthly cultural allowance, £75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 for special occasions
Team culture:
Weekly team lunches, regular cultural outings, and a pet-friendly office with lots of office dogs, like Basil the cocker spaniel!
Join Us At Papier, we’re all about celebrating different perspectives—because creativity flourishes when everyone has a voice. We're a curious, kind‑hearted community, and we believe that every paper person should feel seen, supported and inspired to bring their full self to work. Inclusivity isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we build into everything we do, from how we hire to how we collaborate day‑to‑day. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you're ready to lead with creativity, inspire a team, and make a tangible impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a community that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Design
Industries Retail
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Languages
- English
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