Senior Graphic Designer - Tom’s Studio
Location: Frome (minimum 1 day per week) & Ringwood, Hampshire (2 days per week)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Tom 's Studio

Tom’s Studio is a fast-growing, modern stationery brand creating tools for creators of all kinds - from professional artists to hobbyists. We are on a mission to disrupt an industry often seen as stale and environmentally harmful. Our collection features everything from elegant calligraphy pens and vibrant inks to sustainable paper goods and our bestselling Lumos pen - an infinitely refillable writing tool. Inspired by our commitment to innovation and sustainability, our products are made to inspire creativity while caring for the planet.

Job Overview

We are looking for a 360-degree designer who can bring Tom’s Studio’s brand vision to life across all creative touchpoints. From packaging and marketing (email, web, and social) to photography and video content, this is a hands-on role that requires someone with a strong aesthetic sense and a keen understanding of balancing beauty with functionality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand & Marketing Design

• Design engaging assets for our website, social media, email campaigns, and digital ads, ensuring each piece aligns with our brand identity.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns spanning digital, print, and social platforms to create a seamless brand experience.
• Evolve and maintain Tom’s Studio’s visual language, applying design insights while staying true to our sustainable, creative ethos.

2. Packaging & Print Design

• Collaborate with Tom on designing product packaging, focusing on visual appeal, functionality, and sustainability.
• Create high-quality print materials, including marketing collateral, retail signage, and point-of-sale displays.
• Organise and artwork print materials meticulously, with a strong understanding of print production processes.

3. Content Creation (Photography & Video)

• Capture and edit photography for lifestyle and product imagery used across web, social, and marketing materials.
• Shoot and edit short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Assist in content creation for campaign storytelling, ensuring a high level of visual quality and engagement.

4. Product Design & Development

• Work with Tom to design new stationery products, including paper goods, inks, and creative tools.
• Collaborate with the team to execute and launch seasonal colours and ranges across the product collection.

5. Collaboration & Quality Control

• Liaise with packaging manufacturers and external suppliers to ensure designs meet our standards.
• Maintain and update brand guidelines, ensuring all creative outputs align with Tom’s Studio’s visual identity and tone of voice.
• Present creative concepts confidently, taking feedback onboard while maintaining strong creative direction.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in a graphic design role, ideally within a creative, retail, or D2C brand.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with Figma is a plus.
• Motion graphics or video editing experience is highly desirable.
• Strong social media awareness, with an understanding of content best practices for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
• E-commerce and UX/UI knowledge - familiarity with designing for e-commerce platforms and digital marketing best practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills - confident in presenting ideas and working collaboratively with founders, team members, and external suppliers.
• Self-motivated and highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about design and stationery, with a keen interest in modern design trends and creative tools.

Why Join Tom 's Studio?

• Be Part of Something Special: Join a growing, innovative stationery brand that values creativity and sustainability.
• Work with Purpose: Your designs will inspire creators and contribute to a more sustainable & creative world.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive, passionate team that values fresh ideas and creative input.
• Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in a company where your work has a direct impact on brand success.

How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio, and a well-crafted cover letter to our Studio Manager, Alice, at alice@tomsstudio.co.uk with the subject line Senior Graphic Designer Application. We’d love to see examples of your work, particularly projects that showcase your skills in packaging, digital design, branding, and content creation.

Only applications that include a cover letter will be considered. Due to the volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• This role requires you to work a minimum of 1 day a week in Frome and two days a week in Ringwood, Hampshire. Are you able to commit to this work arrangement?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Somerset, BA11 2FB