Junior Graphic Designer in Islington

A brand built on friendship and rooted in craft, Cutler and Gross was established by opticians Mr Cutler and Mr Gross in 1969. They had a vision: to pioneer a new standard of eyewear. Each frame was made by hand in the workshop above the Knightsbridge store in London. Over 55 years on and this philosophy of craftsmanship remains unchanged. Taking place in Italy and Japan, the frames are handcrafted by a team of artisans who have spent decades honing their skills. Today, the proudly independent eyewear brand has 6 flagship store locations in London, Bath, New York, Los Angeles and Toronto and has over 2000 stockists in 50 countries around the world, and online at www.cutlerandgross.com.

The Role: A junior graphic designer with creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality brand assets. You’ll support the Brand and Communications team by producing engaging design work that helps bring the brand to life across both print and digital channels. You’ll have strong typographic skills, a good eye for detail, and be eager to develop your craft across a range of design projects. A collaborative team player, you’ll bring energy, professionalism, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Salary: £24K - £27K depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of brand guidelines across all touchpoints, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in developing creative assets for seasonal campaigns, packaging, and in-store messaging.
• Design and produce marketing materials such as POS, lookbooks, invitations, and digital advertising assets.
• Develop and deliver high-quality digital assets including website content, journal, newsletters, paid social and digital advertising.
• Help with the design and upkeep of the brand website (Shopify), ensuring assets are consistent and visually aligned with brand identity.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, and Sales teams to support cohesive brand storytelling.
• Prepare assets for presentations and internal communications (PowerPoint decks, templates, etc.) and pull together designs for internal newsletters and updates.
• Work with suppliers and printers to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery.
• Support in creating templates, stationery, and other corporate materials.
• Stay up to date with design trends, digital tools, and best practices to enhance your work.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years minimum relevant design experience (internships or freelance work also considered).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Strong grasp of typography, colour, and layout fundamentals.
• Detail-oriented with good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple briefs.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, positive approach.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute ideas to creative problem solving.
• Familiarity with Figma, Shopify, or digital design tools would be a plus.
• Interest in how AI tools can support and streamline design workflows.

Staff Benefits:

• Frame and sunglass allowance.
• Generous friends and family discount.
• Annual eye test at a Cutler and Gross store.
• 25 Days holiday (+1 extra day for each additional year you work at the business (up to max of 30 days)).
• Flexible hours – core hours between 10am and 4.30pm.
• WFH 6 days per month (max 2 per week) – after probation.
• Regular company socials.