Graphic Designer
London · Hybrid
About this role
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Location: London
Reports to: Head of Graphic Design
About us
DeMellier is a London-based brand that was founded with the vision of doing things differently: to design handbags that would make women feel empowered, made ethically and sustainably, while giving back to those who need it most. These principles guide everything we do. All our pieces are crafted ethically in Europe using the finest sustainably sourced materials. We champion equality, and for every piece sold, we fund vaccines and medical treatments aimed at saving the life of a child in need. So far, through our permanent charity initiative, ‘A Bag, A Life’, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, we have funded over 2.5 million vaccines. Join us and be part of an award-winning, purpose-driven brand that fosters creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact within the luxury industry.
The Role
Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Brand
● Hybrid working
● Annual Leave package increases the longer you stay with us
● Enhanced company maternity policy
● Employee Discount: 50% off Stock and up to 90% off Seasonal Sample Sales
● Free gift DeMellier bag on successful probation
Location: London
Reports to: Head of Graphic Design
About us
DeMellier is a London-based brand that was founded with the vision of doing things differently: to design handbags that would make women feel empowered, made ethically and sustainably, while giving back to those who need it most. These principles guide everything we do. All our pieces are crafted ethically in Europe using the finest sustainably sourced materials. We champion equality, and for every piece sold, we fund vaccines and medical treatments aimed at saving the life of a child in need. So far, through our permanent charity initiative, ‘A Bag, A Life’, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, we have funded over 2.5 million vaccines. Join us and be part of an award-winning, purpose-driven brand that fosters creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact within the luxury industry.
The Role
As a Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in delivering DeMellier’s visual identity across all customer and brand touchpoints.
Reporting to the Head of Graphic Design and working closely with Marketing, Digital, Wholesale, and other cross-functional teams, you will create considered, high-quality design across digital, social, print, packaging and marketing communications.
You will have a strong eye for detail, typography, layout and imagery, with the ability to translate creative direction into elevated and engaging brand assets. You will work across multiple projects and channels, ensuring a consistent and refined visual identity balancing design thinking with commercial awareness. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer with a strong understanding of luxury and fashion aesthetics and visual storytelling to join a fast-growing brand with a clear focus on quality, craftsmanship and considered design.
- 3–6 years’ relevant experience in a similar graphic design role, either in-house or at an agency, ideally within fashion, luxury, retail or e-commerce.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent graphic design, layout, typography and visual storytelling.
- Excellent understanding of brand aesthetics and a highly developed visual eye.
- Advanced skills in Figma, with knowledge of Design Systems a real plus.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Image editing and basic retouching skills are a plus.
- Interest in utilising AI tools within workflows.
- Good understanding of print processes and production requirements.
- Experience creating design across digital, social, e-commerce and print channels.
- An understanding of social media best practices and an interest in digital trends, platform innovation and emerging formats.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to artwork and asset delivery.
- A collaborative team player who actively contributes to creative discussions, feedback and brainstorming.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
- A genuine interest in fashion, luxury, design and contemporary visual culture.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Please provide a CV and portfolio of relevant work.
Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Brand
- Create and deliver high-quality graphic design assets across Marketing, E-commerce, Social, Wholesale and Print channels.
- Develop layouts and creative that combine typography, photography, imagery and graphic elements in a considered and cohesive way.
- Ensure all creative is aligned with DeMellier’s visual identity and maintained to a consistently high standard across every touchpoint.
- Translate creative briefs and campaign direction into compelling, on-brand design solutions.
- Support the development and rollout of seasonal campaigns and product launches across multiple channels.
- Create and maintain design templates and guidelines.
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of DeMellier’s visual language and creative output.
- Design digital assets across email, website, paid media and other digital marketing channels.
- Create and adapt creative for organic and paid social, ensuring content is appropriate for each platform while maintaining brand consistency.
- Prepare and optimise product, campaign and other imagery for E-commerce, Marketing and Wholesale use.
- Stay informed on evolving digital and social formats, trends and platform opportunities and best practice.
- Create marketing and communications collateral including presentations, press materials, gifting assets, launch materials and campaign support assets.
- Develop high-quality creative materials to support Wholesale and broader business needs.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver assets accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure creative is delivered consistently across multiple markets and channels.
- Design and manage customer-facing printed materials across packaging, events, gifting and other brand touchpoints.
- Prepare artwork for production, ensuring files meet supplier specifications and are delivered accurately and on time.
- Work with external suppliers and production partners where required, overseeing artwork through to final delivery.
- Maintain a high standard of craftsmanship and attention to detail across all physical brand materials.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Graphic Design and wider Creative team to develop and deliver creative projects.
- Build strong working relationships with Marketing, E-commerce, Wholesale, Social and other internal teams.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workload according to business and creative priorities.
- Ensure all artwork and assets are delivered accurately, efficiently and to agreed deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve creative processes, workflows and ways of working.
- Take ownership of projects while knowing when to seek direction, feedback or support.
● Hybrid working
● Annual Leave package increases the longer you stay with us
● Enhanced company maternity policy
● Employee Discount: 50% off Stock and up to 90% off Seasonal Sample Sales
● Free gift DeMellier bag on successful probation
Company at a glance
DeMellier is a fast-growing award-winning contemporary handbag brand based in London. It was named a 2016 Brand of Tomorrow and won the 2018 Emerging Talent Award by Luxury British Association WALPOLE, recognising its commitment to innovation, craftsmanship and the highest standards of quality. DeMellier handbags have become a favourite among strong women all over the world, including celebrities such as Beyoncé, Emily Blunt and January Jones among others.
DeMellier was founded by Mireia Llusia-Lindh. Mireia was born in Barcelona and after having lived in a number of different cities she settled in London, which she now calls home. She attended university in Barcelona and Switzerland and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. She further developed her business skills and passion for fashion working as a strategy advisor to numerous consumer and luxury goods firms such as Burberry and LVMH. Mireia launched DeMellier with the mission to design in a new way, create products that women would treasure but that would also empower them while giving back through the brand's permanent charity initiative.
All DeMellier handbags are handcrafted in the south of Spain by local artisans using the finest Italian and Spanish materials and for every bag purchased DeMellier funds lifesaving vaccines and treatments aimed to save the life of a child in need through their permanent charity initiative 'A Bag, A Life' in collaboration with SOS Children's Villages and local vaccine providers.
Founded2016
Team Size11-50 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryRetail Apparel and Fashion
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Websitedemellierlondon.com
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Annual leave package
- Enhanced company maternity policy
- Employee discount
- Free gift
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