Senior Designer (CPG/Packaging) 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 we’re 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. We’re here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that’s 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 Directors. In this role, you’ll 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 Brand’s 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 client’s 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 DE+I advocate and champion with your actions and participation.
Requirements
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
Benefits

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