Graphic Designer & Video Editor

Our Vision and Our Company Etiquette Our vision is to be the world’s most thoughtful villa company. Bringing together a passion for the Mediterranean, extraordinary villas and local knowledge. That’s why readers of Condé Nast Traveller have voted us Best Villa Rental Company in the World nine times. To achieve our vision, we work with integrity, and we take a principled, considerate, proactive and passionate approach to what we do. Every day. What we do We manage an exclusive collection of luxury villas around the Mediterranean. Our knowledgeable sales team personally chats with our clients to match them with the perfect villa. We then arrange everything they need for their stay, including private chefs, experiences, boat trips, cooking courses, wine-tasting, and access to local secrets. We recently received investment from Piper (Mindful Chef, Bloom & Wild) and were awarded B Corp status last year. The role An integral part of The Thinking Traveller’s brand marketing team, the Graphic Designer role will be responsible for bringing The Thinking Traveller brand experience to live across visually exciting digital, motion and print media. Helping to ideate, edit and deliver social first motion content to engage our audience. With a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the nuances that set us apart as a luxury brand, you will be adept at evolving brand guidelines to create seasonal campaigns and optimising assets for different channels. What you'll be doing Design Requirements Execute design briefs for business and marketing objectives into ideas that are clear, visually exciting and innovative within brand visual identity guidelines Lead on the creation and final artwork for all brand print collateral, including advertisements, brochures, merchandise, and internal branded documents Develop digital marketing assets such as emails, display ads, website visuals, and social media content Partner with the Social Media and CRM team to create a clear brand identity and graphic templates for either channel, and support with the ongoing roll out of communications Understanding the marketing eco-system and new creative solutions so we can optimise and increase channel performance. Working with channel leads to routine review asset performance Motion Requirements Edit basic motion content to be used across social media and website. Ability to add subtle graphic animation and final colour grade Partner with our social media executive, in house picture editor, and partner content creators, to create an ownable look and feel for our social motion franchises. Including logo lock-ups and edit style for example Alongside the wider team, working with a social first mindset to come up with new ideas to improve our content engagement. Standing us apart from the competition, whilst maintaining our brand positioning Brand Guardian Take ownership of asset quality control to ensure consistency with the brand’s standards and guidelines. Ensuring a luxury eye for detail over everything within The Thinking Traveller brand eco-system Routinely update the core brand guidelines document Be the design brand guardian internally and challenge back where required Your skills and experience Experience as a graphic designer, working on high-end brands and assets Advanced proficiency with design tools, including Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and motion tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro Proven skills in creating digital and print assets, including liaising with printers Basic experience in video editing, motion graphics and colour grading to create dynamic, engaging social first content A strong understanding of modern design principles, including layout, typography, and user-focused design techniques The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present ideas clearly to stakeholders A collaborative mindset and a commitment to enhancing the brand experience A keen eye for detail and a passion for design excellence Excellent English, verbally and in writing including proven experience in discussing and explaining design project initiatives and deliverables to internal departments A team player with a collaborative working style, always working toward a common goal of enhancing the user experience of The Thinking Traveller A keen eye for detail Passion in digital design, user interface design, modern technologies and learning new techniques What we can offer you A modern, spacious and comfortable office environment in the heart of Shoreditch Social events organised by our Thinkers Social Committee Monthly office lunch Epic annual party Cashplan with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Life Assurance Season ticket loan scheme Cycle to work scheme Staff Discount on our villas The Truman Brewery Black Card offering discount on local shops around the office Choice of a MacBook Pro or a Dell Inspiron Hybrid working (3 days’ in the office / 2 days’ from home) Working From Abroad Allowance Volunteering Days Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion At The Thinking Traveller, we value and prioritise diversity and inclusion within our workplace, recognising the importance of ongoing improvement in this area. Our goal is to cultivate a thoughtful culture where every individual feels genuinely appreciated, respected, and included. We firmly believe that by attracting a diverse group of talented individuals, we can benefit from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. This diverse tapestry of Thinkers enables us to deliver exceptional results to our esteemed clients. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability. If you are considering joining our team, we encourage you to apply and inform us if any adjustments are required during our recruitment processes. Your unique perspective and potential contributions are valued, as we strive to create an environment that is inclusive and supportive to all.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025