Graphic Designer

Come and join one of the world’s leading luxury travel brands.

60 years after Geoffrey Kent founded A&K, we’re still setting the standard for adventurous, luxury holidays. Whichever role you join us in, whether customer facing or behind the scenes, everyone has their part to play in creating one-of-a-kind journeys that go beyond our clients’ high expectations.

With 55 offices worldwide and an unmatched network of connections across the globe, we offer adventures that can’t be experienced with any other tour provider. Working with a team of passionate and knowledgeable people, you’ll be able to open doors to private palaces, book Michelin-starred meals in the most remote locations and arrange out-of-hours museum tours. There’s always a buzz in the office about the latest ways we’ve gone the extra mile.

PURPOSE: We are on the lookout for a talented Graphic Designer with a penchant for print design to join our creative team. As a key contributor, you\’ll be instrumental in crafting compelling visual materials, including brochures, direct mail campaigns, marketing materials, and brand collateral. Your work will play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of delivering unforgettable travel experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond creatively and promptly to briefs from global marketing and sales teams.
• Take the lead in creating and delivering visually compelling assets.
• Bring creative concepts to life across brand, marketing campaigns, and events.
• Uphold the highest standards of design quality and best practices.
• Provide guidance and review the work of junior designers to maintain quality.
• Work closely with marketing and creative teams to align design projects with objectives and brand guidelines.
• Own the design process from concept to delivering artwork to print.
• Ensure design consistency across various channels and platforms.
• Stay informed about the latest design trends, as well as cultural trends and emerging technologies.
• Act as a steward of brand integrity.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while paying meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborate with external vendors and printers to ensure successful production.
• Participate actively in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas.

ABOUT YOU:

• A Bachelor\’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your print design projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator (Premier and After Effects a bonus)
• A background in luxury industries (e.g., fashion, hospitality, travel).
• A solid grasp of typography, layout, colour theory, and print production processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• An acute eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
• A knack for creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative design concepts.
• The flexibility to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ideally, a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan
• Company pension plan from start of employment, with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service
• 25 days annual leave – in addition to bank holidays, plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days
• Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family)
• Discounted Gym Membership – we offer a contribution of up to £35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex.
• Life Assurance (4x base salary paid out as a tax-free sum)
• Hybrid working – we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week
• Enhanced Paid Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay regardless of gender
• Employee Assistance Program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling
• £1,000 Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Regular Social Events

Why work for A&K

What makes A&K a great place to work is the people. It’s our people who foster the supportive environment that will make you proud to work for A&K. There will also be ongoing training and the opportunity to progress your career – not just in the UK, but as part of our global business.

We’re also a company that makes a difference. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has supported local communities around the world for the past 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for looking after our clients during the pandemic.