Brand Designer in Milton Keynes

Creative Development & Brand Design

• Deliver high-quality, visually compelling work across print, digital and social including marketing collateral, web assets, infographics and deck presentations.
• Take briefs and turn them into bold, culturally relevant creative across multiple channels and formats.
• Create impactful branding concepts and presentation decks for prospective partners.
• Develop concept-first creative solutions that challenge convention and push work beyond the expected.
• Create work that connects with Gen Z and culture-first audiences on a global stage.
• Support photoshoots and major seasonal launches including special liveries, apparel drops and global campaigns.
• Produce creative work that maintains a high standard of craft, attention to detail and visual storytelling.
• Balance creative ambition with commercial awareness to ensure work supports wider business objectives.

Brand Management, Collaboration & Culture

• Be an advocate for and maintain a cohesive visual identity across all outputs aligned with VCARB brand guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the business and external partners to bring big ideas to life and make great work happen.
• Support the Commercial Team by creating impactful branding concepts and presentation materials for prospective partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and creative partners.
• Contribute creative thinking and cultural insight across fashion, music, art, sport and youth culture initiatives.
• Confidently challenge briefs, back creative ideas and push the quality of work further.

Production, Operations & Team Contribution

• Prepare artwork for print production and liaise with suppliers to ensure consistent quality across all printed materials.
• Oversee the design and production process to ensure work is delivered accurately and to the highest standard.
• Manage the file architecture of all design work to ensure projects can be easily located, accessed and maintained.
• Deliver work within tight deadlines and changing priorities whilst maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Work in a professional manner at all times and proactively promote a positive image of the department, team and sponsors.

Experience

• Strong midweight designer with a bold, culturally aware portfolio full of energy and ideas.
• Degree in Graphic Design or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant agency or in-house marketing experience demonstrating confidence working with major brands.
• Portfolio that demonstrates concept-first thinking and strong execution across multiple formats.
• Experience creating for digital and social-first platforms.
• Sharp eye for branding, typography and visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of design principles including typography, colour, layout and composition.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Acrobat.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to creative excellence.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Adaptability in response to shifting priorities and emerging trends.
• Creative problem-solver who thinks beyond the obvious.
• Confidence to challenge briefs, back ideas and push creative work further.
• Genuine passion for sport, fashion, music or youth culture and an understanding of how they intersect.

Please note that only applications that include a portfolio will be considered. Please submit your portfolio as a separate file and name it using the following format: Portfolio_Name_Surname.