About the Role:
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At Mother Root, we’re redefining what it means to drink well and feel good. At the heart of our brand lies warmth, joy, and positivity—encapsulated by our new bottle design, which features a sun radiating at its centre. Now, we’re looking for a talented freelance Mid-Weight Graphic Designer to help us take our visual identity to new heights.
As part of our mission to deliver a dose of good feelings through thoughtful design, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and evolving our brand visuals. Whether you’re designing digital assets, adapting packaging, or crafting materials for events and brand experiences, you’ll help bring Mother Root to life across every touchpoint.
We’re looking for someone proactive and adaptable, with a strong eye for detail and a passion for creating designs that connect.
About You:
You’re a creative problem-solver with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned design across digital, print, and packaging. You thrive on variety, enjoy collaborating with teams, and feel confident juggling multiple design requests while maintaining a consistent visual identity.
With at least two years of experience, you’re comfortable working in fast-paced environments and meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
If you’re someone who can combine creativity with attention to detail and is excited by the idea of helping Mother Root grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Consistency Across Touchpoints: Maintain and evolve Mother Root’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all brand assets.
* Reactive Design Support: Complete approximately 10 small design requests per week, including:
* Creating and editing digital assets (e.g., banners, social media posts).
* Designing printed materials (e.g., flyers, posters, brochures).
* Editing or adapting packaging artwork.
* Designing for brand experiences and events (e.g., in-store signage, event materials).
* Collaboration: Work closely with external design partners and agencies, ensuring alignment with our brand vision.
* Flexible Availability: Be available for 3 days a week, with the ability to respond quickly to design requests.
* Team Communication: Actively participate in team communication channels (e.g., Slack), providing timely updates on design progress.
Additional Notes:
* A passion for design and brand building within the food & beverage or lifestyle sectors would be a plus.
* This is a remote freelance position, but collaboration with internal teams and external agencies will be key.
* Availability should be flexible to accommodate reactive work needs, with three days of commitment per week.
Skills & Experience:
* At least 2 years of experience in graphic design, with a focus on branding, packaging, and digital design in a brand or agency setting.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
* Experience working within established brand guidelines and ensuring consistency across all outputs.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
* Ability to work flexibly, managing time effectively and handling quick turnarounds.
About the Company:
Mother Root is the non-alcoholic aperitif that makes you feel good. Our multi-award-winning drink harnesses the power of natural ingredients to serve up a dose of good feelings. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing non-alcoholic brands, we’re on an exciting journey of growth, with major retail launches and brand-building moments ahead.
We’re passionate about creating designs that deliver joy and help us stand out as a category pioneer. Join us as we bring our mission to life and spread good feelings far and wide.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proactive, adaptable, and organised.
* Brings a warm, collaborative energy to their work.
* Shares our passion for thoughtful design and delivering a dose of good feelings.
* Has experience in the food, beverage, or lifestyle sectors (a plus, but not essential).
Important Details:
* Position: Freelance, 3 days a week
* Day Rate: circa £250 per day (based on experience)
* Location: UK remote or office-based in London (flexible)
* Travel: Travel to the office will not be covered, but work-related travel expenses (if required) will be reimbursed
* Start Date: ASAP
How to Apply:
We will only consider applications via email, and those who have completed the task required (please read below)
Please email your application to apply@motherroot.london, and include:
* Your portfolio showcasing recent branding, packaging, and digital design work.
* A brief outline of your availability
* Your completed task (1-2 pages as a separate PDF, details below)
* NB: we will only consider applications via email
* Please direct all communications to this email.
* LinkedIn DMs will not be actively checked relating to this role.
Deadline for applications:
* End of day Friday 31 Jan
* Shortlisted applicants will be contacted w/c 3 Feb, and invited to a phone interview.
The task:
Using our brand guidelines and the tagline “a dose of good feelings,” mock up a design for fun merch that could surprise and delight our DTC customers. This could be anything you’d be excited to receive in your next Mother Root delivery (such as a drinks coaster, tote bag, matchbook, hat or…surprise us!).