Middleweight Designer

About Marks and the Role

Marks is a creative agency renowned for crafting packaging and brand experiences that connect consumers with some of the world's most cherished and emerging brands. As a Middleweight Designer in our globally connected creative team based in London, you'll have the chance to contribute to a broad variety of projects, including strategic rebrands, new product launches, limited editions, shopper experiences, and brand refreshes. Supported by seasoned creative leadership, you will own projects, challenge norms, and leave a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging and brand identities for internationally acclaimed brands.
• Create engaging design concepts driven by consumer insights.
• Work on limited editions, seasonal product launches, and new innovations.
• Refresh and evolve established brands to maintain cultural relevance and commercial appeal.
• Translate strategic briefs into outstanding creative executions across various platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, and Client Services to produce exceptional work.
• Confidently present ideas and actively participate in creative review sessions.

Candidate Profile and Required Skills

• Possess 2 to 5 years of experience in branding, packaging, or design within branding, communications, or media agencies.
• Demonstrate a compelling portfolio highlighting work in branding, packaging, and visual identity.
• Exhibit strong conceptual and production skills in brand and packaging design.
• Apply both strategic thinking and creative flair effectively.
• Experience crafting scalable design systems and brand architectures across multiple products or markets.
• Proficient user of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Dimension.
• Skilled in using presentation and collaboration tools such as Keynote and Miro.
• Effective communicator with strong collaborative abilities.
• Proactive and confident when constructively challenging briefs.
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced studio setting.

Preferred Attributes

• Interest in current trends, consumer behavior, photography, typography, illustration, motion design, and emerging creative technologies.
• Highly curious and able to ask critical “what if?” questions.
• Strategically minded, aiming for the best creative outcomes beyond aesthetics.
• Inspires others by sharing ideas and fosters a culture of creativity.
• Adaptable and comfortable juggling diverse creative challenges.
• Eager for continuous learning and professional growth.

Why Join Marks?

• Experience a collaborative and supportive creative environment.
• Work with globally recognized FMCG, skincare, and consumer brands.
• Gain exposure across strategy, branding, innovation, and packaging design.
• Benefit from mentorship by seasoned creative leaders.
• Engage with a vibrant pipeline of new business and brand projects.
• Opportunities for career development and accelerated growth.
• A team culture that values curiosity, innovation, and fresh creative thinking.

Application Details

If you're excited to merge creative passion with strategic and commercial thinking to craft impactful designs, we encourage you to apply with your CV and portfolio, showcasing your experience in bringing brands to life through insightful strategy and distinguished design.