Senior Graphic Designer in Lewes

ABOUT US

Ancient + Brave is a female founded, mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends. Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health.

Ancient + Brave has been recognised in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years - most recently placing 7th - and ranked 4th in the Oresa Retail Growth Index in 2025. It's a reflection of the quality of what we build, the community we serve, and the discipline with which we operate.

Social and environmental responsibility has always been at the heart of the business and woven into how we operate. We're a certified B Corp, a member of 1% for the Planet, and through the Made By Brave Foundation we direct 1%+ of all revenue to environmental and social causes.

As an equal-opportunity employer we are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where we are brave, connected and intentional - and lead with integrity. Please find out more by reading our JEDI statement which can be found here.

We operate from beautiful head offices overlooking the river Ouse in Lewes, East Sussex.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Designer with a serious eye for craft — someone with brilliant design instincts, strong ideas and an obsession with the details that make work feel truly premium. You’ll create beautifully considered work across brand, campaigns, digital, Amazon and retail, helping us continually push the Ancient + Brave brand forward.

Alongside your core design skills, you’ll be a confident video editor, able to edit, grade and finish content with the same level of care you bring to your design work.

Reporting to our Head of Design, you’ll be part of a close, collaborative team, working across Creative, Performance, Digital, Amazon, Events and Retail.

YOU WILL

• Create exceptional brand and campaign design, bringing big creative ideas to lifewith impeccable craft and attention to detail
• Own high-quality Amazon design, including Brand Store, A+ content, Sponsored, Brand and DSP creative
• Create standout retail and point-of-sale design, translating the Ancient + Brave brand into premium physical experiences
• Design across key digital touchpoints, including email, paid social, e-commerce and organic
• Edit, grade and finish video content for campaigns, paid social, Amazon and organic when needed
• Be a senior creative voice, setting the bar for design, craft and consistency
• Use AI creative tools intelligently, exploring where they can genuinely enhance ideas, imagery and execution
• Thrive at pace, balancing multiple projects while keeping the quality bar exceptionally high
• Raise the standard across the team through thoughtful feedback, collaboration and a sharp creative eye

YOUR SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

Must-haves

• Exceptional graphic design skills with a strong portfolio spanning brand, campaign and digital creative
• Highly skilled across Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Strong art direction and visual storytelling, with an exceptional eye for typography, composition and finish
• Confident editing video, with hands‑on experience in Premiere Pro and a good working knowledge of After Effects
• Impeccable attention to detail, even when juggling multiple fast‑moving projects
• A strong understanding of brand, with the ability to evolve a visual identity while maintaining consistency
• Confident using AI creative tools and curious about how emerging technology can elevate the creative process
• Experience designing across commercial channels, ideally including Amazon, paid social and retail/point-of-sale

Nice - to have's

• A shared interest in wellness, nutrition or responsibly made products
• Experience working with Notion

WHO YOU ARE

To truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You will be:

• Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it
• Solution focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic
• Known for having tonnes of energy, a positive outlook and a growth mindset
• A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings
• Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
• Able and willing to work in fast paced startup environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key
• Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building - we expect our team to be supporting our BCorp and ESG goals while being proactive and mindful in suggesting ideas for the business to improve its practices

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. For us that is a series of shared beliefs:

WE BELIEVE IN BRAVERY — We are: Courageous, Bold, Experimental

WE BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY — We are: Honest, Accountable, Ethical

WE BELIEVE IN CONNECTION — We are: Collaborative, Inclusive, Open

WE BELIEVE IN INTENTION — We are: Purposeful, Proactive, Focused

WAYS OF WORKING

We're a fast-paced scale-up and being together in person makes a real difference to how we collaborate and move the business forward. We've worked hard to make our riverside office an inviting and genuinely enjoyable place to be, and we're proud of the environment we've created for our team. Therefore, please only apply if you’re happy to commute to our HQ in Lewes, East Sussex on a full-time basis.

As part of being an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing where appropriate.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

We're not currently seeking recruitment support for this role.

WHY JOIN US

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

Here’s what joining us looks like:

• We pay a discretionary bonus and review our salaries annually.
• Our Private Medical Insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high-quality care whenever you need it most.
• Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
• In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.
• Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
• Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries, electric vehicle and mobile/tech purchase.
• We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and meditation sessions in the office.
• Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as a limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
• We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.
• We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting and standing desks.