Lead Digital Designer

Tropic Skin Care Ltd
We're looking for a highly creative Lead Digital Designer with extensive experience designing, executing, and managing digital communications across platforms, particularly for web, email, and brand related content.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
The ideal candidate is a creative visionary full of ideas, passionate about storytelling and with excellent technical know-how. You will have an impeccable eye for detail, a thorough understanding of the luxury beauty and lifestyle sector and be a keen problem solver. A seasoned creative capable of translating visual concepts into integrated designs that inspire, inform, and captivate with consistency across all touchpoints. We're on a super exciting journey with the brand right now where the sky is the limit, and real change is taking place.
You will play a vital part in bringing the refreshed Tropic vision to life through working with the Creative Director and Head of Brand Identity to set the tone for the brand going forward, across key digital channels. It's an incredibly exciting time to join a fast-paced, unapologetically creative brand, and we're looking for someone who feels inspired and motivated by the opportunities these developments will bring!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Creative Director and Head of Brand Identity to develop and shape the tone and visual identity of our digital communications going forward, with a strong focus on web and email.
Developing new templates/themes for web and email that will reflect refreshed brand identity and keep consistency in check.
Experience working with email marketing platforms, creating dynamic content whilst optimising designs with a mobile first approach.
Expert knowledge of the Adobe CC suite, with ability to create pixel-perfect designs.
Working closely with the E-commerce and CRM team to stay on top of creative requests, challenging briefs where necessary, managing timelines, and prioritising work accordingly.
Managing and owning projects from start to finish including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and hi-fidelity mock-ups, all the way through to development, QA and sign-off.
Flag, manage and troubleshoot problems.
Managing and mentoring other members of the team and providing guidance and support where needed.
Working with the wider design, creative, and marketing teams to ensure all work is in-line with brand guidelines, marketing calendrers, and wider creative activation.
Excellent time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
A great communicator with seamless ability to liaise and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to get projects over the line in time and to brief.
A willingness to push boundaries and try new ideas through creative problem solving and innovation, aligned with our brand vision and mission.
Stay up to date with new trends, design software and technologies, with the ability to learn how to improve skills and incorporate them into creative design solutions.
Collaborative team player with an open mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.
Excellent interpersonal skills, equally comfortable leading and executing design ideas.
A highly organised individual with great asset management skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Flawless attention to detail.
ABOUT YOU
+5 years' experience within the luxury beauty and lifestyle sector.
Experience working on integrated creative campaigns, designing engaging and well-crafted visual comms across digital channels, with emphasis on web design and email.
Relevant degree within graphic design, visual communications or similar.
Excellent Mac skills, fully conversant in the Adobe CC suite including Photoshop, InDesign, XD, and Illustrator.
Preferable experience working with video editing and animation software such as After Effects and/or Premiere Pro.
Experience working in Figma, Sketch, or other prototyping software advantageous.
Experience managing and/or mentoring other team members, ensuring support and direction is given appropriately.
Big picture thinking with excellent attention to detail.
Collaborative team player, open minded, and transparent.
A positive, enthusiastic personality with ability to inspire and encourage other team members.
A keen interest and curiosity in the sustainable beauty/luxury lifestyle sector.
ADDITIONAL
Full time role: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office as standard. Additional time in office and in central London for event-related tasks to be expected from time to time.
Office is conveniently located just 3 minutes' walk from Beddington Lane Tram stop, which is connected to East Croydon and Wimbledon - both 20 minutes away. Approx. 30 min travel time from South West London, 35 mins from South London (Brixton, Stockwell etc.)
Position available immediately.
Starting Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
ABOUT US
Healthier. Greener. More empowered - that's the Infinite Purpose behind everything we do at Tropic, from funding education with every sale we make to all the plant-powered, sustainably sourced goodness we pack into our multi-award-winning, clinically proven skincare and beauty products. We're here to shake things up in this industry for good. Certified vegan, cruelty-free and CarbonNeutral , we double offset our emissions, because when it comes to sparkling skin and a happier planet, we believe you really can have both!
Our founder and CEO, Susie, started out at just 15 years old, whipping up batches of our Body Smooth in her kitchen, pouring them into jam jars to sell on Greenwich Market to help her mum pay the bills. Flash forward a number of years and a whole lotta green science-backed skincare later, and Susie, with the help of an ever-growing team, has built a business that strives to make a positive impact there's just one thing we're missing, you!
By joining our team, you'll become part of a dynamic, diverse and talented troupe, with a big family feel to boot! So, if you're a skincare and planet enthusiast like we all are, believe in doing good beyond beauty and want to shake things up too, come and join our colourful crew - we can't wait to meet you.