Brand Designer
Reporting To: Creative Design Manager
Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in our Worthing office
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Who are Bird & Blend Tea Co.?
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco-conscious, people-focused, award-winning & B Corp-certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea!
Bird & Blend was set up & is run by Krisi & Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things!) at university.
Building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to their ethos & values has been Krisi & Mike’s passion for over 10 years.
From the early days of packing tea in their bedroom & attending markets, to now, with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK.
Bird & Blend has grown out of a core belief in doing business in a better way. This is ultimately our why - it’s why we are in business & what we believe in. Of course, we want to welcome as many people as possible into our Magical World of Tea but fundamentally it’s what we care about other than great tea that makes us magical.
You can read heaps more information about us and our mission here: https://www.birdandblendtea.com/pages/our-story
Mission Statement:
To create exceptional Designs that inspire customers & elevate the Bird & Blend brand, bringing our products & campaigns to life through creative storytelling, innovation & attention to detail.
About this role:
We’re looking for a creative, detail oriented Designer to join our in-house Studio team on a full time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bringing Bird & Blend’s magic to life, shaping and delivering design work that sits at the heart of our brand and products. You’ll be responsible for creating engaging, high-quality campaign & product assets across both digital & print channels.
Reporting to the Creative Design Manager, you’ll become part of our multi-disciplinary Creative Studio. Working in a fast-paced creative environment, you’ll collaborate closely with the wider business to develop impactful design solutions that elevate the customer experience, strengthen brand consistency, and support commercial objectives.
This is a hugely exciting time at Bird & Blend, with new launches, partnerships & store openings in the works. You’d be joining us as we begin the process of refreshing our brand identity, with the opportunity to be part of the project team renewing our magical, creative brand.
You’ll have a strong visual eye, exceptional attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and a passion for creating beautiful, engaging creative work. You’ll lead projects from concept through to delivery across a varied mix of outputs, including packaging, POS, social media content, websites, presentations, and brochures for both digital and print media.
Responsibilities:
- Execute campaign design that engages and inspires audiences across both digital and print media, including packaging, POS, social media content, websites, presentations, and brochures.
- Produce high-quality design work for printed materials, including retail VM, window displays, A-boards, posters, catalogues, and other visual merchandising assets.
- Prepare and set up print-ready artwork files to a high technical standard, ensuring all specifications are correctly applied to guarantee accurate, high-quality production output.
- Act as a brand guardian, maintaining strong brand consistency across all touchpoints, from tea bag tags through to large-scale event activations!
- Contribute to the next generation of the Bird & Blend brand as we embark on our exciting brand refresh project.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to campaigns, projects, and wider brand initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Brand, Marketing, and Digital teams to ensure exceptional creative outcomes.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritising high-impact work within a busy Creative Studio.
- Bring our Bird & Blend Magic to life visually - and help shape how it evolves!
Does this sound like you?
- Experience in a fast paced design-based role, with strong skills in graphic design & the ability to produce on-brand assets across both digital channels and print mediums.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately translate brand guidelines & visual identities across multiple formats, alongside strong proofing skills and disciplined file management.
- Passion for brand design, with a strong understanding of the importance of consistent execution across all assets, and the ability to follow guidelines while identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or missing details.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced creative environment, balancing multiple deadlines and a busy critical path across product development, campaign and brand work.
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation & time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A genuine passion for creating outstanding customer experiences & bringing brand stories to life through engaging, high-quality visual content.
- Enthusiasm for Bird & Blend’s values, including sustainability, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences, with the ability to translate these into compelling creative output.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant commercial design experience, ideally across product, lifestyle, or brand-led creative work within a fast-paced consumer environment.
We’re looking for working knowledge of the following tools & systems:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop).
- Acrobat Pro
- Additional skills in animation programmes such as After Effects would also be welcome.
Now what?
All that's left to do is grab yourself a brew and hit apply! Don't forget to add a covering letter, and please include your portfolio (we won’t review applications without one), we would love to hear a little more about you and your reasons for applying, as well as seeing examples of your work.
Location: Hybrid, with 3 days minimum at our office in Goring-by-Sea
Are there any perks?
Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get:
- We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer.
- Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like-minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace.
- Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company-sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement.
- Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays ) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service.
- Your birthday off!
- Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families.
- Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all..
- Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed.
- Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office.
- Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well-being and address any personal or work-related challenges.
- Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax-efficient savings.
- Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back.
- Dog-friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet-friendly environment that promotes work-life balance and companionship.
- We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances!
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know.
