Designer, Luxury

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Company Overview

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together, never stop looking for brave new ideas, and always develop and improve while trusting each other to do our best.

Role Overview

ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar are two of the world’s most iconic fashion and lifestyle brands, renowned for their distinctive visual identities and innovative design. We are seeking a talented, detail-oriented Designer to join our art team, working across both titles to create beautiful, engaging layouts and digital visuals that reflect each magazine’s unique aesthetic.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative with a strong eye for typography, photography, and layout, who can adapt their style between two distinct brands.

Responsibilities

• Design visually striking layouts for ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar across print and digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Picture Editors, and Editors to bring features to life.
• Art‑direct shoots when required, ensuring visual consistency with each brand’s identity.
• Create assets for social, digital, and marketing use, maintaining brand coherence.
• Manage layout amends, retouching requests, and pre‑press preparation to meet production deadlines.
• Contribute fresh design ideas to elevate the visual storytelling of both magazines.
• Stay up to date with design trends, fashion photography, and editorial innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven design experience within a magazine or similar editorial environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator essential; After Effects optional).
• Strong typographic skills and understanding of visual hierarchy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• A team player who thrives in a creative, fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible and confident in switching between ELLE’s dynamic, modern tone and Harper’s Bazaar’s refined, luxury aesthetic.
• Strong visual awareness and passion for fashion, beauty, and culture.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Hearst Exclusives – Only for You!

• Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels – try the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Luxe beauty steals at legendary office sample sales – score big on top brands.

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Specsavers eye care, company‑funded Health Cash Plan and access to mental health support.
• Discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Location Flex and Holiday Exchange for flexible time off.
• Charity Day and wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Hearst ERG Groups membership.

Financial Wellness – Boost Your Budget

• Generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan.
• Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions and Home Tech benefits.
• Major discounts across London and everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Commitment to Diversity

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. We recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that come from diverse teams and strive to build a sense of true belonging within our business.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry

• Book and Periodical Publishing