Intermediate Designer

Design the Future of Beauty - Crafting Iconic Brands Worldwide 🌸

About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyze change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.

Your Role

Our award-winning Beauty Design team shapes the creative direction of brands like MONDAY Haircare, Châlon Paris & Osāna Naturals, playing a pivotal role in ZURU Edge's recent global success. Expanding on the triumph of these launches, the team is currently pioneering new innovative beauty brands slated for launch in 2025 and beyond. With 15 brands in our pipeline - Jaimee Lupton, Beauty Entrepreneur & New Mum, Has 15 New Brands In The Pipeline.

As a member of our Beauty Design team, you will take full ownership of select new brand launches. You'll collaborate closely with our Marketing and Commercial/Sales teams to craft creative briefs and, create dynamic brand campaigns, develop state-of-the-art digital assets and innovative influencer boxes, among other responsibilities.

How you will make an impact

Harnessing your ownership mindset, design prowess, and creative flair, you will bring our new brands to life on a global scale. Your adept communication skills will drive projects from inception to fruition. Moreover, your passion for design and mentorship will empower junior designers, fostering their growth and maximizing their potential.

Design & Content Creation¢

• Design Development: Create and develop innovative design solutions that align with project goals and brand guidelines across digital assets, print collateral and brand campaigns.
• Briefs: Craft comprehensive creative briefs for both in-house and external creative teams.
• Prototypes + Mock Ups: Produce prototypes, mockups, and wireframes to visualise design concepts and facilitate stakeholder feedback.
• Project Management: Manage design projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs meet technical specifications and are consistent with brand guidelines.
• File management: Organise and maintain design files and assets to ensure easy accessibility for team members.
• Handle colour correction and grading for images and videos where required.
• Packaging: Minor updates to existing packaging artwork.
• Other tasks management may deem appropriate from time to time.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Team Coordination: Work closely with the Design Leads and Design Project Manager to ensure smooth workflows and high-quality output.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with senior designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver effective design solutions.
• Leadership Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, helping them grow and improve their skills.
• Project Leadership: Take the lead on design projects when needed, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion.
• Conceptualisation and Innovation: Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table. Lead and actively participate in creative brainstorming sessions, proposing creative solutions that align with project goals and market trends.

Skill Development & Innovation

• Creative Opportunities: Identify and suggest creative opportunities within the Beauty Vertical.
• Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with innovative design trends and techniques.
• Industry Trends: Monitor key competitor trends and industry standards
• Pursue learning opportunities to improve technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (or areas identified by you and/or your manager).

What you will bring

• 4–5 years industry experience in a similar role.
• A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary-level institute or similar.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Figma.
• Illustration skills are an added advantage.
• Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and 3D design such as Cinema 4D are an added advantage.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, colour, and layout.

ABOUT ZURU

ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).

Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world.

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.

WHAT WE OFFER

🌱 Culture for Growth

🧘 Health & Well Being Benefits (including an onsite 24/7 gym)

🌎 Global Opportunities

💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team

💰 Competitive Remuneration

🐶 Furry Office Friends

🍓 Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more

ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀

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