Junior Designer

About the Position

YOM Beauty LTD is an innovative beauty startup headquartered in London, aiming to disrupt the industry with a creative and impactful brand presence. This full-time Junior Designer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the evolution of the brand as it grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop visual storytelling for the brand and its products across various channels including social media, email marketing, print, out-of-home advertising, packaging, motion/video, and experiential displays.
• Create and implement email marketing campaigns using Figma, ensuring adherence to brand standards and template designs.
• Produce engaging social media content, focusing on short-form videos such as Reels, customized for each platform's audience and format.
• Assist the founder in curating and expanding her personal branding channels by crafting authentic and brand-aligned content.
• Interpret brand guidelines and creative briefs into refined visual materials suitable for each marketing channel.
• Contribute innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions and collaborate closely with the founder and broader team to execute campaigns from inception through completion.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently while maintaining high-quality output.
• Adjust artwork for different formatting requirements including social media crops, email templates, and motion graphics frames.
• Keep up to date with current design trends, platform requirements, and developments within the beauty industry.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual assets as the company scales its operations.
• Accept constructive feedback and adapt designs rapidly within a dynamic startup environment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2 to 4 years of relevant design experience within agencies, in-house teams, startups, or studios; experience in beauty or lifestyle brands is highly advantageous.
• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing a wide range of designs across social media, email campaigns, and print or outdoor advertising.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; proficiency in After Effects or Premiere is an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in Figma, particularly for crafting and modifying email and EDM designs.
• Proven capability in producing short-form social video content for platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Stories.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout principles, color theory, and brand identity systems.
• Passion for the beauty sector and brand development with the ability to create content that resonates authentically and captivates audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensuring consistency across various formats and delivery channels.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present creative concepts effectively.
• Highly motivated with a willingness to engage in building a fledgling brand beyond routine tasks.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset comfortable in closely working alongside the founder and a small team, taking on diverse responsibilities.

Preferred but Not Essential

• Basic skills in motion graphics or video editing.
• Experience interacting directly with clients or delivering client presentations.
• Familiarity with specifications and best practices for social platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn.