Junior Designer - Europe Foods

About the Role

PepsiCo Design is a global, strategic function committed to shaping the future through innovation and creativity. Integrating disciplines from brand design to front-end innovation, this team is pivotal in crafting compelling consumer experiences. The Europe Foods design team is seeking a highly creative Junior Designer based in London, to help elevate iconic food brands such as Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Quaker. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact millions of consumers daily through strategic brand engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support brand design initiatives across PepsiCo Foods Europe portfolio.
• Transform creative briefs into insightful, impactful design concepts under the guidance of senior designers.
• Deliver design assets for diverse platforms including packaging, visual identity, shopper marketing, experiential events, digital campaigns, and more.
• Respond swiftly to briefs with agility and meticulousness.
• Assist in preparing and communicating creative proposals clearly and convincingly.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to maintain consistent brand messaging.
• Champion experimentation by exploring innovative tools, techniques, and creative methods.
• Manage timelines and milestones independently to ensure prompt project delivery.

Core Competencies

• Creativity & curiosity to push boundaries and explore fresh ideas.
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with a positive outlook.
• Agility to adapt swiftly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills to present and justify creative solutions.
• Team-oriented mindset fostering flexibility and inclusiveness.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring quality and consistency in all design outputs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2 to 3 years experience in graphic design, ideally within the FMCG sector, taking projects from concept to completion.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.
• Solid background in brand and graphic design, with knowledge of industrial design and motion graphics preferred.
• Robust portfolio demonstrating print and digital design projects.
• Familiarity with social media trends and digital photography or related interests.
• Experience developing 360-degree visual identities and brand guidelines.
• Strong typography, layout, and sketching skills (digital or hand-drawn); illustration skills are a plus.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary design areas including branding, packaging, and digital work.
• Interest in working across a variety of brands and international markets.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Figma, and similar design tools.
• Experience using AI tools for design development and visualization is advantageous.
• Familiarity with motion design and animation is beneficial.
• Enthusiasm for new creative technologies and methodologies.