Kendo Senior Graphic Designer

London • UK

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Kendo Brands, a dynamic entity within the Perfumes & Cosmetics sector, is renowned for its innovative approach to beauty and lifestyle products, housing iconic brands such as Fenty and Ole Henriksen. As part of a larger conglomerate, Kendo benefits from a robust infrastructure and global reach, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that resonate worldwide.

1. Develop design solutions for new campaigns and projects, aligning with the brand’s creative vision and commercial goals.
2. Produce campaign graphics including out-of-home (OOH), press, point-of-sale (POS), digital banners, social media graphics, email marketing, and retailer-specific content.
3. Act as a brand guardian, collaborating with the Head of Visual Merchandising and Marketing Director to ensure cohesive brand imagery across all touchpoints.
4. Design in-store visuals, point-of-sale materials, and online assets for key retail partners.
5. Adapt global creative guidelines to retailer-specific requirements while maintaining brand integrity.
6. Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Retail Marketing teams to deliver high-impact in-store experiences, including window displays, gondolas, shelf graphics, store launches, and activations.
7. Prepare final artwork for both print and digital production, ensuring accuracy, technical compliance, and quality control.
8. Manage deadlines and oversee production with print vendors and retail partners.
9. Partner closely with internal teams to align creative with campaign strategies and develop design direction for pop-ups.
10. Maintain and develop relationships with Global Creative for sign-off, new assets, and project collaboration.
11. Work with external agencies, printers, and suppliers to ensure flawless execution of projects.
12. Uphold the brand’s creative standards and act as a brand guardian across all design touchpoints.
13. Stay ahead of design, retail, and digital trends to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the brand.
14. Manage workload and ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative assets while maintaining attention to detail.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.

1. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
2. Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital, and print design.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to manage priorities and plan ahead.
5. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
6. Proactive and solution-driven mindset.

Minimum of 5 years of professional design experience, preferably within the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industries.

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading global brand.

Kendo Brands fosters a vibrant, fast-paced work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. The company values collaboration and is committed to maintaining a culture where employees are empowered to contribute to the brand's success.