Junior Designer

About the company

Mars United Commerce is an international commerce marketing group that combines strategy, technology, and insight to improve client outcomes. Its work spans four core areas: Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy. These capabilities are supported by the Marilyn platform, which is designed to help marketers measure the wider business effect of commerce activation, build more connected experiences, and achieve stronger results.

Role overview

This opening is for a Junior Designer to produce polished, thoughtful creative work that helps brands stand out in real-world settings. The position contributes to shopper marketing, brand, advertising, and digital projects, supporting work from early concept development through to final delivery. You will partner with creative and account teams to deliver visually strong output that is grounded in strategy and crafted to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Create high-quality design outputs that answer briefs in a clear and imaginative way.
• Turn concepts into effective visual solutions across print, digital, experiential, and retail applications.
• Build contemporary design work from first ideas or from established creative direction.
• Work closely with art directors, copywriters, and account teams to deliver successful projects.
• Help develop design systems, brand guidelines, and client toolkits.
• Present creative ideas confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Contribute to new business efforts by creating engaging, idea-driven pitch material.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience producing strong design work across multiple formats.
• A portfolio that shows originality, adaptability, and close attention to detail.
• Good understanding of core design principles and visual communication.
• Comfort using professional design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar tools.
• Ability to handle deadlines while keeping output consistent and high in quality.
• A team-oriented approach with openness to critique and refinement.
• Natural curiosity, a commitment to craft, and interest in continuous improvement.

Benefits and additional information

The company provides a benefits package that includes Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, along with enhanced policies such as Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. Additional employee initiatives are also available.

Employees are expected to work primarily from the office or a client office four days each week.

The employer is committed to equal opportunity hiring and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. The recruitment process is intended to be fair, accessible, and inclusive. Candidates with access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or health conditions are encouraged to share them so suitable adjustments can be made, and this will not affect the application outcome.

The workplace culture is shaped by values of empathy, accountability, mutual support, and openness to change, with an emphasis on creating an environment where people feel respected and included.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from candidates with the experience and portfolio strength needed for the role, including those who value collaboration, creative quality, and professional growth.