We are the home of scientifically proven, planet-positive skin health brands. Leading the way with science, innovation, and knowledge, we are proactively transforming how people feel in their skin.
Our founders David and Tracy have a pioneering vision to pro-actively transform the beauty industry through science, innovation, and education. This has led the way to better, scientifically proven, long-lasting results in skincare, and better business success for salon professionals and brand partners.
About this role
We have an incredible story to tell, but our success depends entirely on how we tell it in pictures, words, and connections with our audience.
As Senior Designer at iiaa, you will work closely with the Head of Creative to develop campaign ideas and bring them to life across our portfolio of skin health brands.
This is a hands-on role for a designer who combines strong conceptual thinking with excellent execution. You will help shape campaign concepts, develop key visuals and translate approved creative directions across digital, social, print, POS and retail touchpoints.
Reporting to the Head of Creative, you will take ownership of assigned design projects from initial exploration through to delivery. You will collaborate with our Photographer on campaign imagery, work closely with our Artworker on production requirements, and provide day to day creative guidance and feedback to our Junior Designer when required.
Campaign development will be a central part of your role, alongside contributing to the everyday design needs of the business. You will balance creative ambition with commercial objectives, practical requirements and consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Creative to develop campaign concepts, visual ideas and creative proposals for brand activity, product launches and promotional campaigns.
- Establish clear layouts, templates and design principles that enable consistent campaign adaptations across channels.
- Brief and guide the Junior Designer on campaign adaptations and smaller projects, providing constructive feedback and reviewing work before approval.
- Collaborate with Brand, Social, PR and Digital colleagues to understand objectives, audiences and channel requirements, with priorities agreed through the Head of Creative.
- Contribute to day to day design work where required, balancing these requests with campaign commitments and agreed priorities.
- Maintain and develop each brand’s visual identity under the direction of the Head of Creative, ensuring quality and consistency across all work.
Skill & Experience
- Experience developing and delivering creative campaigns, supported by a portfolio that demonstrates both conceptual thinking and strong execution.
- Excellent graphic design skills, with a confident understanding of typography, layout, colour, imagery and visual hierarchy.
- The ability to translate a creative idea into a consistent and engaging campaign across digital and print channels.
- Strong working knowledge across Adobe Creative Cloud, with advanced skills in InDesign, Photoshop, XD and lllustrator, and practical experience using tools such as After Effects and Premiere Pro to create motion graphics and edit video.
- Experience designing for web, email, social media and digital advertising, with an understanding of how creative needs to adapt to different formats and audiences.
- The confidence to take ownership of projects, present ideas and make considered design decisions within an agreed creative direction.
- Experience working across multiple brands, particularly within beauty, skincare, wellness or lifestyle.
- Familiarity with email marketing and CRM platforms, such as Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor or similar systems.
- Familiarity with Figma or other collaborative digital design tools.
- Experience in packaging, POS or retail design.
We believe in rewarding our people and helping them thrive—both inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Three additional days off over the festive period
- Monthly product allowance plus generous staff discounts
- Access to a range of corporate discounts
- Free annual eye test at Specsavers
- Cycle to Work scheme to support a healthier commute
- Refer a friend scheme – earn rewards for bringing great people into the business
- Season Ticket loan to ease travel costs
- Fantastic career progression opportunities with plenty of room to grow and move within the company
We are committed to creating a work environment that doesn’t discriminate against age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Senior Designer employer: International Institute for Active Ageing
The International Institute for Active Ageing is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills in the skincare industry. Working across the UK, you'll enjoy the flexibility to build meaningful relationships with salon partners while contributing to their success with our premium products.
Contact Details:
International Institute for Active Ageing Recruitment Team