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About Abercrombie and Kent Group:

Abercrombie & Kent, established by Geoffrey Kent in 1962, is the leading British heritage travel company, specialising in tailor-made holidays and escorted tours. Within our group, we proudly encompass Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises, Sanctuary Retreats, and Cox & Kings. Our unwavering focus is on providing unmatched luxury experiences, as we curate extraordinary journeys for our discerning clientele.

PURPOSE:

We are in search of a talented Mid-Weight Digital Designer to join our creative team. As a pivotal member, your role will be instrumental in crafting captivating digital assets, such as web designs, social media content and email campaigns. You will play a vital part in fulfilling our mission of delivering unforgettable travel experiences in the digital realm.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Creatively and promptly respond to briefs from global marketing and sales teams.
• Lead the creation and delivery of visually compelling digital assets.
• Collaborate effectively in brainstorming sessions within the Brand & Creative team.
• Uphold the highest standards of digital design quality and best practices.
• Provide guidance and review the work of junior designers to maintain quality.
• Work closely with marketing and creative teams to align digital design projects with objectives and brand guidelines.
• Own the digital design process from concept to execution, ensuring impeccable deliverables.
• Ensure design consistency across various digital channels and platforms.
• Stay informed about the latest design trends, as well as cultural trends and emerging technologies. Manage multiple digital projects and deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborate with external partners for successful digital production.
• Act as a steward of brand integrity.

ABOUT YOU:

• A strong background working as a digital designer with web design experience at a design agency or in-house.
• Experience defining and driving the design process, with superior typographical, motion and interaction design skills.
• Understanding of digital design systems, design processes and front-end implementation.
• A deep understanding of user-centred design which helps you translate complex ideas into intuitive and visually appealing designs.
• A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your digital design projects.
• A strong proficiency in the usual tools – Figma/Sketch and Creative Suite.
• A background in luxury industries (e.g., fashion, hospitality, travel).
• Strong knowledge of digital design principles, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ideally, a minimum of five years of relevant digital design experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Discounted travel
• Pension
• 25 days’ annual leave – in addition to bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Loans
• Display Screen Equipment Eye tests
• Recruitment Bonus
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Social Events

If you would like to learn more about the position or apply please send your CV, salary expectations and cover letter to: careers@abercrombiekent.co.uk

No agencies please.

Why work for A&K?

What makes A&K a great place to work is the people. It’s our people who foster the supportive environment that will make you proud to work for A&K. There will also be ongoing training and the opportunity to progress your career – not just in the UK, but as part of our global business.

We’re also a company that makes a difference. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has supported local communities around the world for the past 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for looking after our clients during the pandemic.