At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative designs for iconic food brands and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join PepsiCo Design, a leader in brand innovation and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced, dynamic team with a focus on creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape beloved brands and make a cultural impact through your design skills.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of graphic design experience and a strong portfolio.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Overview
At Pepsi Co Design, we have a saying: “We’re crazy enough to think we can inspire the future.” This is what drives us in everything we imagine, develop and execute.
Design is a strategic global function for Pepsi Co that drives business value by leading innovation, creating experiences, and brand engagements.
We are one of the first major food & beverage companies to integrate multiple design disciplines—brand design, design thinking, industrial design, design strategy, front‑end innovation—into a single group.
Pepsi Co Design Foods Europe is looking for a highly creative and forward‑thinking Junior Designer to join the team in London.
This is a unique opportunity for a designer who is inspired by the chance to help shape and elevate some of the world’s most iconic and beloved food brands—including Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker, and many more—contributing to work that reaches millions of consumers every day and leaves a lasting cultural impact.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a proactive, curious, and creatively driven designer who brings energy, fresh perspectives, and a strong desire to grow.
Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, embraces new ways of working, and is excited to experiment, learn, and push creative boundaries.
This role will support the creation of compelling brand experiences across a variety of touchpoints, helping bring ideas to life through high‑quality design execution.
The Designer will engage with cross‑functional teams to drive comprehensive brand and graphic design projects from ideation to execution.
The main objective of this role is to build brand ecosystems that empower our iconic brands through all the consumer journey.
Send us your portfolio if you are
- A lover of design, brands, and people
- A self‑starter with entrepreneurial spirit
- Energized by challenges
- Empathetic to consumers, customers, and internal stakeholders
- Keen eye for consumer behaviour trends in addition to extraordinary design savvy
- A storyteller, visually & verbally
- Comfortable multitasking
- Collaborative and positive person
- Key Capabilities
- Creativity & Curiosity: Open-minded, with a passion for exploring ideas and pushing creative boundaries.
- Proactivity: Self‑starter with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
- Agility: Ability to work at pace and adapt quickly to changing priorities and briefs.
- Communication: Confidence in explaining and presenting creative ideas clearly.
- Collaboration: Team player with a flexible and inclusive mindset.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality and consistency in design execution.
- Accountabilities
- Creating high quality brand design solutions in a rapid‑paced, high‑output environment
- Deliver end‑to‑end projects from concept to artwork
- Present design concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Quickly sketch ideas to create and communicate concepts
- Participate and contribute in brainstorm sessions
- Be able to iterate on designs based on direction and feedback from Brand Design lead(s)
- Design in alignment to evolving brand needs with emphasis on brand consistency & meet business objectives
- Ideate and construct ideas within a team‑based design environment
- Manages own timelines, milestones, and internal deadlines to ensure timely delivery
Qualifications
- 2‑3 years studio experience as a graphic designer taking projects from concept through completion preferably within FMCG
- Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field
- Background & understanding of brand/graphic design as well as a basic understanding of industrial design & motion preferred
- Strong portfolio of design work showcasing both print and digital projects
- Social media‑minded curator
- Digital & photography interest or experience
- Brand design background and style guideline experience, 360 visual identities
- Strong typography and layout sensibility
- Great sketching (digital and/or hand sketching) skills and idea development techniques to create and communicate concepts — Illustration skills would be a plus
- A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, craft, and conceptual thinking
- Multidisciplinary exposure across different areas of design (branding, packaging, digital, etc.)
- Interest in working across diverse brands and markets within a regional/global context
- Technical & Specialist Skills (Highly Valued)
- Expert with industry‑standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Miro/Figma, etc.)
- Experience on AI tools applied to design development and visualization
- Exposure to motion design, animation
- Curiosity about emerging technologies and new creative methodologies
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Junior Designer, Europe Foods employer: Pepsico
At PepsiCo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. As a Perfect Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful strategies within the savoury snacks category while collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. We offer robust employee growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to innovation, making our location a vibrant place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
