About us
Ben Prescott Design is a London-based graphic design studio working across identity, exhibition, packaging, and book design projects. We are a team of six expending within a collaborative network. Founded by Ben Prescott in 2019, BPD’s clients include Marfa Stance, V&A, Vinyl Factory, Heatherwick Studio, Hauser & Wirth, Thames and Hudson, Alex Eagle, and Brinkworth Design.
Ben was Creative Director and Designer at Studio Frith from 2009 to 2019, where he worked on projects for clients including Roksanda, V&A, Guggenheim NY, Alexa Chung, Hayward Gallery, and Studioilse. He was a guest lecturer at the Typography Summer School 2018 and 2019.
The role
We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic designer to join our growing studio based at Hackney Downs in east London.
Working directly with the Founding Director, Studio Manager and alongside three other Designers, tasks will include:
1. Research and development of design ideas and concepts
2. Design application across print and digital media
3. Artworking
4. Seeing projects through to final production
Our ideal candidate will have some experience working in a studio or agency environment, have a flair for typography, an eye for detail, and be a good communicator and collaborator with the team and with our clients.
We are a young studio, and as such we are interested to hear from people who are keen to learn and develop their skills as the studio grows, enjoy working in a small team and directly with clients, and have a flexible approach to working across different types of projects. With the opportunity to step up and take full ownership of certain projects. This role is a studio-based position. The role includes paid regular gallery visits as part of our studio practice and development of the studio design team.
Experience and skills required
1. A portfolio that shows creative concepts, design application, and final outcomes.
2. Degree or equivalent in graphic design or visual communication.
3. Minimum 3 months experience in an agency or studio environment.
4. Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite of programs, specifically InDesign, Glyphs/FontLab, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Desirable skills and experience
1. Website design and a working knowledge of HTML/CSS
2. Motion design and animation, such as a working knowledge of After Effects
Location, hours, salary
Studio-based, 9.30–6.30pm Monday to Friday, Hackney Downs.
Salary depending on experience, initial six month contract with a view to extend to permanent full time role at the end of the contract.
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to hello@benprescottdesign.co.uk
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