Company Description

About Us 

At Octopus, we’re entrepreneurs and we’re investors, on a mission to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world.

We think working here is great, but we’re understandably biased. Click here to explore Life at Octopus.

Job Description

What’s in it for you? 

The position of Senior Designer requires a versatile and multi-skilled person who alongside being a talented designer who can focus on the management and delivery of a multitude of campaigns is also someone who relishes the opportunity to coach and develop others. In this role, you will manage a team of 2-3 and report directly to the Creative Lead.  

The team: 

Operating within the Marketing CoE, (Centre of Expertise) the Creative Team is a collection of talented creative designers who handle the ownership, development, and execution of the Octopus visual identity. They work across a wide collection of multi-channel campaigns & media alongside digital & content to create inspiring creative campaigns and content for the Brand.  The Creative Team is a creative & innovative hub to support all design requirements across Octopus Investments (and some Octopus Group requirements). 

What will you be doing? 

• A great designer. Being a creative thinker and strong designer is a core requirement. We are a small team who do a diverse range of design projects: digital, print, branding, UX, idea generation, simple video editing, and more. Adobe skills are key, and some Figma knowledge would be a plus. 

• Management experience. We want to find someone who cares deeply about guiding other designers on the team and helping in their career progression. We are looking for someone who will be a positive addition to the team dynamic, helping to boost morale and keep energy levels high as we work together. They also need to be capable of supervising and managing projects and being a go-to support for the Creative Lead with day-to-day management. 

• A proactive attitude. We are looking for someone who not only does the job that is asked of them, but someone who actively helps improve how we work and feels comfortable speaking their mind. At Octopus, we value continuous learning and innovation. An eagerness to develop new skills and pursue your own professional growth goals would align well with our company's mindset and culture. 

• Passionate about design impact. We're after someone who is excited about design's ability to influence and take clients on a journey. They will need to be a natural storyteller, skilled at translating briefs into captivating narratives. But it's not just about creativity – we want them to have awareness of how their campaigns perform in the real world. They will keep a close eye on what the competitors are doing and make sure we stay innovative with our approach to creative work. 

Qualifications

Ideally, you’ll have: 

✅ Proven experience delivering creative work across a variety of channels – we are looking to see a portfolio full of beautiful, impactful work that has delivered real-world results. 

✅ Experience managing creative designers and artworkers, creating a high-performing and enjoyable place to work with the ability to mentor talent, supplying clear direction and actionable feedback. 

✅ Experience maintaining the brand standards for a business with the ability to work within the scope of brand guidelines whilst always looking to give the best possible creative solution. 

✅ Able to collaborate effectively with other teams to deliver exceptional results. 

✅ Able to identify and act on creative opportunities for business growth. 

✅ Able to project manage and prioritise multiple projects and stakeholders at any one time, with a passion for experimental thinking when approaching complex briefs. 

✅ A proven track record in digital design and how to integrate across multi-channel brand and campaign work. 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What’s the worst that can happen? 

This role will evolve as we grow and develop. So, if you are looking for a challenge in a fast paced and dynamic business, we can deliver on that. 

Additional Information

What We Offer

💰 A competitive salary, bonus, pension and share incentive plan 
✈️ Untracked holiday 
 🏡 Hybrid working – our people spend 3 days a week in the office 
⚓ Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace, one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud, Digital GP, Shout & more 
👪 Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender 
❤️ Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection 
🏥 Private medical insurance for you and your family 
🚗 Electric vehicle leasing 
🌍 The option to work overseas up to a month per year 

Our Values 
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.   

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.