Senior Graphic Designer - Ethical Fashion Platform

Wolf & Badger is on a mission to make retail fair. Working to support our community of 2000+ independent designers from around the globe, we connect customers with ethically sourced fashion, design, home and beauty through our online marketplace and flagship stores in London, New York City and Los Angeles. We are a rapidly growing scale-up business, now entering an exciting new phase of growth and looking to expand our team of c.110 people currently located between London, Málaga, New York, Los Angeles. We are a Certified B Corporation, with social and environmental purpose at the core of everything we do, read more about us here.

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic marketing team based in Central London. As a key creative leader, you will take ownership of the visual identity of Wolf & Badger, driving awareness, engagement, and innovation across all touchpoints. You’ll bring your expertise, strategic thinking, and enthusiasm for design to elevate the brand and ensure it remains at the forefront of ethical and independent retail. You will be part of a fast-paced, high-performing team that loves the brand it represents. You will join us in our mission to make retail fair whilst keeping it fun. You will play a key role in developing and implementing video content across all channels as we seek to drive growth and awareness in 2025. You will effectively manage stakeholder relations across the business for design projects. As a senior member of the team, you’ll collaborate across departments, mentor colleagues, and play an instrumental role in shaping the future of Wolf & Badger’s creative output.

This varied role will include:

• Ownership & Strategy:
• Lead the conceptualisation and delivery of compelling visual assets across web, email, social media, paid channels and print, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and audience needs.
• Develop and implement design strategies that reflect the Wolf & Badger ethos while driving performance and engagement across all platforms.
• Own and evolve the Wolf & Badger design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across channels.

• Creative Leadership: 
• Act as a key custodian of the Wolf & Badger visual identity, mentoring junior designers and stakeholders to maintain brand coherence and innovation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing fresh creative approaches that set Wolf & Badger apart in the competitive retail landscape.
• Provide creative direction and oversee the execution of all major design projects, including seasonal campaigns, events, and high-impact brand initiatives.
  
• Innovation & Execution: 
• Design and optimise impactful creative content for homepage, email campaigns, paid ads, and social channels, with a focus on performance, engagement, and storytelling.
• Lead the creation of video and animation assets, using advanced tools to produce visually stunning content for organic and paid media.
• Collaborate with the PR, CRM, and wider marketing teams to produce assets that communicate key brand messages effectively across channels.

• Collaboration & Cross-functional Partnership: 
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to design collateral for internal and external purposes, such as business plans, event materials, and window displays for stores.
• Work closely with performance marketers, product teams, and senior management to ensure creative assets align with commercial and strategic goals.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions, building upon concepts to deliver best-in-class designs.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in senior design roles, ideally within e-commerce or lifestyle sectors, and a proven track record of producing work that drives brand recognition and performance. You should be a proactive leader, comfortable managing projects end-to-end and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills and Experience:

• A strong portfolio showcasing brand and marketing design across digital and print channels, including advanced video content.
• Proven experience leading creative projects, from ideation to delivery, and mentoring team members.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Figma. Experience with motion graphics and animation is essential.
• Strong grasp of typography, layout design, messaging hierarchy, and color theory, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and how to create content tailored for engagement and performance.
• Experience managing print production processes and ensuring output meets the highest standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS for email and web design.
• Experience working in a scale-up or fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sustainable practices and independent brands.

Why Us:

A key pillar of our mission is to create community, and this starts with our internal team. At Wolf & Badger we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture where every team member can thrive and feel comfortable being themself. You’ll have lots of feedback and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth during your time with us. We offer resources, training, and mentorship to support our employees' development. 

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, with cross-functional teamwork and open communication driving our success. As the UK's first B Corp certified marketplace, our work is deeply purpose-driven. We are dedicated to promoting ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion and retail industry, empowering independent designers, and making a positive impact on our community and the world. Our Senior Graphic Designer is crucial to the long-term success of our business. This role offers ample opportunities to shine and grow in a Creative career in an environment where you can truly make a difference.

• Competitive starting salary of £40k-£50k subject to skills and experience
• 25 day holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays
• Paid volunteering leave, pet-ernity leave and heartbreak leave
• Quarterly Wellness Wallet - to spend on products or services meaningful to you
• Subscription to yulife health and wellbeing app
• Opt in health insurance plan via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ample paid sick leave to support mental and physical health
• Staff discount across Wolf & Badger, in-store and online
• Excellent career opportunities in a rapidly growing international business
• Work in a positive organisation for people and the planet. We are a certified B Corp!
  

Wolf & Badger is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage applications from people from all walks of life.