Brand Designer - Maternity Cover (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

About Oddbox

Oddbox is dedicated to reducing the global problem of food waste, which amounts to approximately 2.5 billion tonnes annually and significantly contributes to the climate crisis. Our mission focuses on delivering rescued fruit and vegetables, along with plastic-free products from responsible growers, directly to customers’ homes. We strive for a food system that supports growers fairly, embraces imperfect produce, and eliminates wasteful practices like unnecessary air miles and excessive packaging.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Brand Designer for a 12-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave, starting around November 2nd, with handover from the current designer. This full-time position involves working 5 days a week in a hybrid format (two days onsite at our Vauxhall office).

As a key member of the Brand Team, reporting to the Head of Brand, you will be pivotal in visually bringing the Oddbox brand to life across multiple channels, including digital campaigns, packaging, social media, email, and print materials. You will collaborate closely with marketing, acquisition, lifecycle, product, and creative teams to design impactful, cohesive brand stories that resonate with and inspire our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage creative projects from concept through to final production across various media formats.
• Create engaging design assets for weekly box updates, social channels, email campaigns, webpages, product packaging, and promotional campaigns.
• Maintain brand consistency while bringing the unique and purposeful Oddbox identity to life.
• Address creative briefs with innovative visual solutions that engage and motivate customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence and shape overall brand design and messaging.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to expand and organize our brand asset library ensuring easy access and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Coordinate and facilitate photoshoots and support the production of on-brand visual content with internal and external partners.

Candidate Profile

• Strong creative problem-solving skills with the ability to transform briefs into impactful designs.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with other relevant design software.
• Previous experience working in-house or with consumer brands, managing projects from ideation to delivery.
• Exceptional attention to detail in typography, layout, and overall design quality.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach and openness to feedback in iterative design processes.
• Capability to manage project timelines and lead workstreams effectively.

Terms & Benefits

• Starting salary range from £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, 4 additional "not-sick" days, and 2 volunteering days (pro-rated for part-time).
• £300 annual personal development allowance and access to broader learning opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Program and online GP services.
• Participation in company bonus scheme.
• Discounts on Oddbox products.
• Additional perks and savings available through Perkbox.