We are itsu, the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK, Belgium, and France, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu a top choice for healthy eating.

In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

scope of the role

● You will be one of three in-house Graphic Designers [projects split by
category]
● Work closely with the Product Development & Artwork team on all itsu
[grocery] packaging, managing concept through to artwork [design
concepts to be briefed to our in-house artworker]

● Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and in line with briefs &
able to effectively communicate design project status to key stakeholders
● Website & digital – creating content including still and moving images [no
coding knowledge needed]
● All marketing collateral e.g. campaigns, trade presentations, brand
brochures, product and packaging visualisation, POS, mock ups etc.
● Asset creation to support with the always on ‘owned’ communication
channels [Instagram, Facebook, newsletter etc.]
● Design innovation – constantly looking for new, unexpected, and
improved ways to express the brand

the ideal candidate

● 2+ years working in a Graphic Design role or similar
● Takes pride in their work, with strong attention to detail
● Strong experience of working with Mac operating systems & Adobe
Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator
● Strong organisational & time management skills
● Excellent communication
● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced
environment
● Adaptable and resilient to last minute changes with experience working on
multiple projects simultaneously
● Comfortable using own initiative on design projects
● Has a good understanding of brand consistency
● Photography/ Art Direction experience preferred but not essential
● Knowledge of printing processes & an interest in structural design is
preferable

perks and benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
• Health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
• Opportunity to work from home abroad
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops
• Free itsu lunch
• Discounts with major retailers