Senior Creative Designer

DASH Water

. Partner with brand leadership and the Design Lead to turn brand vision and business objectives into compelling creative concepts .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative concepting and graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design craft and strategic thinking. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining brand identity and collaborating with internal teams and external agencies.

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Creative ConceptingGraphic DesignIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsAdobe Creative SuitePackaging Design

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Hard Skills

Creative ConceptingGraphic DesignIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsPackaging DesignPrint-Ready FilesConsumer InsightBrand StrategyRetail ActivationsVisual Pitch DecksCampaign Development

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachThoughtful CommunicationOwnership Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaAI Tools

Industry Keywords

FMCGBeautyFashionLifestyleRetail Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with brand leadership and the Design Lead to turn brand vision and business objectives into compelling creative concepts
Own creative ideas from brief through final design and shape how they are brought to life
Bring strategic thinking to briefs using consumer insight and brand strategy
Help shape DASH’s longer-term creative direction
Create high-quality work across marketing communications, packaging, POS, retailer partnerships and in-store touchpoints
Develop standout creative for launches, campaigns, cultural moments and retail-led partnerships
Work with commercial colleagues on ideas that drive brand buzz and in-store sales
Build visually led pitch decks and present ideas to internal teams, retailers and partners
Act as guardian of the DASH brand identity across in-house and agency-led projects
Guide external agencies when required
Manage multiple projects against timelines, budgets and retailer requirements
Report to the Design Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in a senior designer or creative role, with a strong track record across creative concepting and graphic design
Proven experience creating integrated marketing comms, campaigns and retail pitches or in-store creative
Experience with brand partnerships or retail-led activations is a big plus
Experience within FMCG, beauty, fashion or lifestyle, ideally with brands that operate in a fast-paced retail environment
A standout portfolio showing big-picture conceptual thinking, clear creative rationale and exceptional design craft
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
Figma experience ideal
Experience in packaging design, setting up print-ready files and working independently with printers and packaging suppliers is a bonus
Proactive, thoughtful and ownership-oriented approach
Comfortable using AI as part of the creative workflow and experimenting with faster ways to achieve better outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Hybrid working with minimum three days in the office a week
Consideration for share option scheme (after 1 year service)
25 days holiday a year
Subsidised public transport travel (Zones 1-2)
Classpass and Headspace subscriptions
Salary sacrifice nursery scheme
Work phone
Enhanced family friendly policies
Free tasty breakfast in the office
Regular social events with the team
Dynamic and supportive working environment
As much DASH as you can drink!