Although we do not have a current vacancy for this role, we are always happy to accept speculative applications. Please note that speculative applications may not be responded to.

About the Role

Are you a talented and creative multidisciplinary designer with a passion for illustration, crafting, and staying on top of the latest interior and fashion trends? Are you able to work both as part of a team and independently? Do you have an urban sensibility and enjoy travelling?

Meri Meri is looking for a designer in our Cheltenham studio who can work within our house style while bringing fresh and unique designs to our brand. Our ideal candidate has experience in various design fields, with a strong focus on illustration and crafting.

As a designer at Meri Meri, you'll work with a team of talented creatives to design and develop our signature party ware, dress up, home decor and children’s products. You'll have the opportunity to bring your unique style to our brand while staying true to our aesthetic and values.

We value creativity, innovation, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills, and be able to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines. Familiarity with Adobe illustrator is preferred.

If you're passionate about design and want to work with a team of talented creatives to create fun and imaginative products, we encourage you to apply. Show us what you've got and bring your fresh and unique designs to Meri Meri!

 Please send a sample of work that you think will connect with Meri Meri also include a mood board you think relates to Meri Meri to recruitment@merimeri.com and put ‘Multidisciplinary Designer’ in the subject field.

 This role full time and is based at our Studio in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

 We offer a competitive package and salary is negotiable and commensurate with ability.

Meri Meri is an award-winning global children’s lifestyle brand that specialises in high end party products, accessories, play and home. We are looking for a talented Graphic Designer (Print and Digital) to join our growing Graphics Design team in the Cheltenham studio. It’s an exciting time to join us as we continue to expand our e-com business. 

The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience in digital design, efficient at working with different digital platforms and apps. You will have a keen eye on colour palettes and great attention to detail. You are capable of following brand guidelines and proud to be a brand ambassador. We also work on a few print projects annually, the ability to create excellent typography layout will also be needed to excel in this designer role. 

Learn more about the brand:
Website: www.merimeri.com
Instagram: @merimeriparty

Key skills

· The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a web and print graphic designer

· Attention to detail is the most important quality we seek from a candidate

· Experience of working with e-commerce brands (in-house). Open to candidates who have worked in agencies/freelanced.

· It is essential you have strong experience with digital platforms

· Excellent knowledge of Adobe CC 

· Understand the importance of following brand guidelines but also able to think ‘outside of the box’

· Comfortable with artworking any design projects

· Confident seeing through all stages of a project from concept to completion

· Excellent time management skills and be able to work under pressure

·Willingness to grow with the company

·You must be hard working and love what you do, you should connect with our brand and products

·Capable of picking up new programs/digital online platforms quickly

Responsibilities

·Regular Day to Day: emails, blog posts, website refresh, social media assets, adverts, digital content, print collateral, animated assets, stop-motion animation

·Artwork print material and digital assets

·Proof check your own work and make sure all details are looked at.

·Able to meet deadlines and manage last-minute amendments

·Provide support to other designers within the team

·Be a brand ambassador and ensure all works are on brand

This is a full-time position, no freelance applications please. The role is based in our Cheltenham studio with 2 days flexibility to work remotely.

Please send your CV and portfolio with the email subject ‘Graphic Designer’ to recruitment@merimeri.com. When applying please state where you have seen the advert. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

How our interview process works:

1. Shortlisted applications will receive a questionnaire to complete, send back within 2 days and we will review them to narrow the candidate pool. 
2. Video/in person initial interview.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a task to help demonstrate your creativity and suitability for this role.
4. Final interview (physical) at our Cheltenham studio with Creative Studio Manager and 1-2 other members of staff.