Stationery Design Assistant

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Founded in May 2015, Papier is a London based start-up, which has raised £60m+ million since launch. Papier’s collection of stationery products, from notebooks & diaries to notecards and wedding invitations, is designed to feed curiosity and contemplation, to invite people to uncover the possibility of a blank page. The business is growing and internationalising rapidly, particularly experiencing growth in the US across both D2C and wholesale channels.

As the Stationery Design Assistant, you will be a key support to the design and product development process; working with the team to support design admin work in a fast‑paced environment, as well as taking responsibility for your own design and other creative projects that fulfil the overall creative vision.

You will report to one of our Stationery Designers, taking ownership of designated tasks, working collaboratively with the design team, and communicating with the wider company to complete projects that will push the brand forward. You will have strong design skills in illustration and typography and will use your initiative to stay current and be aware of future trends, contributing significantly to Papier\’s growth as a global lifestyle brand.

About You

• You will be at the start of building your Graphic Design experience with strong typography & layout skills
• It goes without saying you will need to have a strong interest in print & stationery design with a knowledge of paper stock, print techniques and print production
• An understanding of preparing artwork for print and web
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Highly organised and able to work independently, managing own workload and deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and react quickly to the changing demands of a fast‑paced environment
• You pride yourself on collaboration and have some experience working with teams outside of Design
• A natural communicator who can build effective relationships and thrive on working cross‑functionally and influencing others.
• A proven track record of illustration skills or producing design‑led stationery products, with a strong portfolio to support is a plus.

What You’ll Do

• Support the stationery design team with day‑to‑day design administration and coordination, keeping systems, files, and project assets up to date and well organised.
• Assist in design development by preparing mood boards, creative research outputs, and visual proposals that align with the brand’s aesthetic and seasonal direction.
• Take ownership of designated illustration and typography tasks, producing original artwork and design elements that contribute to product collections.
• Conduct trend, competitor and market research, gathering insight and inspiration and sharing findings with the wider team to help inform future design decisions.
• Prepare materials for internal reviews and presentations, including layouts, design files, and creative documentation for sign‑off meetings.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across the company to ensure tasks and creative projects are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Complete ad hoc design requests as needed across the business, including high‑resolution imagery for Press, B2B customer projects, or other internal creative needs.
• Organise and manage own projects, keeping track of deadlines, prioritising tasks, and planning ahead to ensure smooth delivery of all creative work.
• Stay aware of emerging design and lifestyle trends, using initiative to bring fresh ideas and creative energy that support the brand’s growth.
• We recognise the need for a work‑life balance and offer a hybrid working model of 3 days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) in the office at Maison Papier, our lovely Central London office
• 25 days annual leave per year + buy an extra 5 days.
• 20 days per year to Work from Anywhere
• Private medical and rewards scheme with Vitality Health (including 50% off gym memberships with Virgin Active, Pure Gym and more)
• Enrolment into the Papier Pension scheme through the People Pension.
• Enhanced parental leave policies (20 weeks for birth‑giving parent / 12 weeks for non birth‑giving parent at full pay + phased return)
• Cycle to work loan scheme
• £45 monthly cultural allowance to spend on cinema, concert, gallery or exhibition tickets, cultural experiences + more
• £75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 to spend on our Occasion stationery for a lifetime special event
• 40% staff discount for personal use and 20% discount for family and friends
• 2 days paid per year to volunteer for a cause you care about or take part of internal Papier with Purpose opportunities
• Constant access to mental wellbeing resources and support from our in‑house first aiders.
• Weekly team lunches (on Tuesday!)
• Regular ‘School Trips’ to different exhibitions and museums in London
• Our pooches are a part of the Papier team and you may see them from time to time in Maison Papier.
• Inclusive and friendly team who will make you feel welcome from day one!

At Papier, we believe that the diverse perspectives of all paper people deserve to be celebrated. A creative and curious community, we strive to be inclusive and equitable to all. We’re an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on any grounds. From hiring processes to day‑to‑day business, we aim to create an environment that is accessible and safe for everyone. We’re always working towards building a balanced and supportive workplace, with policies and ways of working to ensure everyone can make the most of their time at Papier.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Retail

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