Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a branding business, founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.

We started out in the world of packaging, but now we’re worldwide; from three founders, to more than 320 of us across the UK and USA. Together, we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.

But even more important than what we do, is why we do it. We’re here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that’s the only way to truly be distinctive, everywhere.

We're looking for an ideas-led Senior Designer with a passion for FMCG, CPG and packaging design to join JKR on a fixed-term contract from August 2026 for a 10mth fixed term contract.

If you're energised by creating distinctive brands, obsessed with craft, and love turning strategic thinking into packaging that stops people in their tracks, we'd love to hear from you.

The most distinctive brands are built by people who are brave enough to be themselves.

What you'll do

You'll work alongside Design Directors, Strategists, Client Services and fellow creatives to develop iconic packaging and brand identities from concept through to delivery.

You'll:

Create bold, original packaging and brand concepts rooted in strategic thinking
Craft distinctive visual identities that stand out on shelf and beyond
Push ideas further, refining and editing concepts until only the strongest remain
Present and sell creative work confidently to clients
Collaborate across strategy, design and client teams to create better solutions
Mentor and inspire junior designers, raising the creative standard around you
Champion exceptional craft, typography, composition and storytelling
Build trusted relationships with clients by becoming a genuine creative partner

We're looking for someone who

Has 5+ years' experience in FMCG / CPG packaging and brand design
Has worked on recognised consumer brands with strong examples of packaging in their portfolio
Thinks in ideas first, not just execution
Has exceptional craft across typography, layout, identity and packaging systems
Can move confidently from concept to beautifully resolved design
Understands how strategy shapes creative decisions
Enjoys collaborating, giving feedback and elevating the work of others
Comfortable presenting creative thinking to clients
Wants to make world-class work with equally ambitious people

Why JKR?

At JKR you'll join a team of designers who care deeply about ideas, craft and creating work that becomes part of everyday culture.

We believe diverse perspectives create better brands, so we're committed to building an inclusive studio where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.

If you're excited by iconic consumer brands, ambitious creative challenges and collaborating with some of the best packaging designers in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

At JKR, our goal is to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects and creates for the societies we live in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a long-term business imperative and a commitment at JKR, not an initiative that sits under one department. You will demonstrate being a DE+I advocate and champion with your actions and participation.

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