Graphic Designer (Senior)

We are Acrylicize, a global creative studio powered by art and culture, inspired by stories of people and place. Our multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, project managers, and strategists create and curate art that activates spaces for some of the world’s leading brands and institutions. Experts in using art and design to drive positive change for people and planet, delivering unmissable moments that get everyone talking. With studios in New York and London, we offer creative impact on a global scale.

Your Creative Process: As a Senior Graphic Designer at Acrylicize, you will be contributing to the entire lifecycle of a project, from concept through to completion, working closely with the wider Design Team, Production Team and fabrication partners. This role requires a conceptual thinker that can confidently articulate their ideas and bring them to life in a diverse range of spaces. Previous experience in illustration and environmental graphic design is crucial and we’d love to see examples of these projects and your creative process in your portfolio. We give Designers the freedom and space to play; there are client deliverables to meet within our Creative Process but how you get to these is up to you.

Our Creative Process:

• Phase 1: Discover - Understanding the brief, the client and the space. Researching themes and narratives to inspire the designs.
• Phase 2: Design - Creating concepts derived from the chosen theme for the space. We call these idea cards, they are loose, sketchy and conceptual. The chosen ideas are then refined further.
• Phase 3: Develop - Developing the chosen ideas, considering materiality and creating fully formed designs ready to be artworked, fabricated and installed.
• Phase 4: Detail (Production Team)
• Phase 5: Deliver (PM Team)

A typical week for a Senior Graphic Designer might include:

• Heading to site to get a feel for a space and meet a new client
• Working into a Lead Designer or Design Director on 2-3 projects across the week, ranging from one-off reception pieces through to working with a team on large schemes with multiple artworks
• Reviewing and developing your ideas with the Lead Designer and our Creative Director
• Presenting your ideas to a number of different clients and key stakeholders
• Researching themes, sketching conceptual idea cards and finalising your designs ready to hand over to the Production Team
• Taking time out for Creative Cuisine – we give our team half a day each month to spend going to galleries or following their creative pursuits to stay inspired
• Providing mentorship to more junior members of your project team

Salary: £45,000

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, 5 of these held for Christmas closure
• 1 additional day of holiday per year of service (up to 30 days)
• Private healthcare (from 6 months service)
• 4% matching pension (from 3 months service)
• Hybrid working, from the studio Tuesday-Thursday with Monday and Friday optional remote
• Half a day per month for creative pursuits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Acrylicize is proud to be a certified B Corporation, reflecting our commitment to using business as a force for good. This certification underscores our dedication to balancing profit with purpose, ensuring that our decisions positively impact our employees, clients, communities, and the environment. We’re seeking passionate individuals who not only excel in their craft but also deeply believe in the values of sustainability, social responsibility, and community. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, national origin, gender and gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, veteran status or pregnancy or maternity.