Reporting To: Campaigns Manager
Location: Hybrid (at least 3 days in the office in Goring-by-Sea)
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Who are Bird & Blend Tea Co.?
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco-conscious, people-focused, award-winning & B Corp-certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea!
Bird & Blend was set up & is run by Krisi & Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things!) at university. Building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to their ethos & values has been Krisi & Mike’s passion for over 10 years.
From the early days of packing tea in their bedroom & attending markets, to now, with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK.
Bird & Blend has grown out of a core belief in doing business in a better way. This is ultimately our why - it’s why we are in business & what we believe in. Of course, we want to welcome as many people as possible into our Magical World of Tea but fundamentally it’s what we care about other than great tea that makes us magical.
You can read heaps more information about us and our mission here: Our Story
About This Role
We are looking for a talented Junior Artworker to join our growing Brand & Product team. This is an incredible opportunity for an artworker at the early stages of their career to play a key role in delivering campaign & product assets across digital & print mediums.
Reporting in to our Campaigns Manager, you will also be mentored by our Brand & Product Design Lead & sit within our multi-disciplinary Creative Studio, giving you a fantastic chance to learn & develop your skills.
What are the responsibilities?
1. Assisting in the creation & development of design materials for digital & print media, including packaging, POS, social media assets, websites & brochures.
2. Artworking & reformatting existing brand & campaign visuals into digital & print assets.
3. Supporting the Creative Studio as required to bring creative concepts to life.
4. Supplying & resizing existing visuals for output across all departments.
5. Preparing and formatting design files for printing and online publication.
6. Checking printers’ proofs against signed off designs to ensure accuracy.
7. Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing to creative ideation.
8. Maintaining design libraries & assets, ensuring they are organised & easily accessible.
9. You’ll also have the freedom to own & create some assets for our activity, including simple animations & graphics for digital channels.
About You
1. Great attention to detail: Able to translate brand guidelines & visual identities consistently onto multiple formats, and skilled at proofing designs & organising files.
2. Passionate about brand design: Knowledge & appreciation for the importance of consistent execution of the brand guidelines across all assets, able to work to guidelines and identify incorrect or missing details.
3. Graphic design talent: Skilled in graphic design & illustration, able to support in the production of on-brand assets for a range of digital channels & print mediums. An interest/skillset in illustration is also desirable.
4. Confident multi-tasker: Up for the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment, able to juggle multiple priorities, and open to feedback and collaboration in your workflow.
5. Looking to grow: Willing to learn & open to constructive feedback.
6. Team Player: A proactive team player, keen to get involved in new creative projects.
We’re looking for working knowledge of the following tools & systems:
1. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop).
2. Acrobat Pro
3. Additional skills in animation programmes such as After Effects would also be welcome.
Are there any perks?
Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get:
1. We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer.
2. Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like-minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace.
3. Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company-sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement.
4. Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service.
5. Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families.
6. Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all.
7. Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed.
8. Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office.
9. Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation.
10. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well-being and address any personal or work-related challenges.
11. Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax-efficient savings.
12. Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back.
13. Dog-friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet-friendly environment that promotes work-life balance and companionship.
14. We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances!
Now what?
All that's left to do is grab yourself a brew and hit apply! Don't forget to add a covering letter (we won’t review applications without one), and please include your design portfolio if you have one, we would love to hear a little more about you and your reasons for applying, as well as seeing examples of your work.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr