Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel.
It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. 

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. 

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer to join our team at University College London (UCL).

Salary: £31,491 per annum

Location: Bloomsbury, London 

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role 

This is an exciting role for a foodie. You will play an important role in creating unique food brands on campus. Working closely with the senior marketing manager and various departments including retail, sustainability and hospitality, you will produce creative assets that support the ethos of our brand and the university.  

This isn’t just a desk-based role. We’re looking for someone hands-on who’s comfortable engaging with students to create trend-forward design work and actively contribute to events.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create artwork for print and digital marketing materials including brochures, posters, menus, POS materials, stickers, digital screens. 
• Create social media content, reels, and video assets. 
• Conceptualise and create new brand identities for food concepts and produce mock-ups for presentations. 
• Working within brand guidelines while finding opportunities to make content feel distinctive and relevant. 
• Support product launches, event activations, and wider marketing campaigns. 
• Deliver print-ready artwork and ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints. 
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional design standards. 

Key Requirements: 

• A qualification or degree in Graphic Design or a related discipline. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. 
• Proficiency in Canva Design. 
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. 
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to contribute ideas. 
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing well-crafted work. 
• A positive and proactive approach to learning. 
• Ability to adapt creative content for different platforms and audiences. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Clear communication skills and the ability to respond positively to creative feedback. 
• Awareness of university culture and Gen-Z focused trends. 
• Experience preparing artwork for print production. 
• Some previous work experience, internship, or placement within a design or marketing environment is preferable. 

Nice to have but not essential: 

• Experience with photography and content creation. 
• Experience in social media managment 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with Wordpress backend 
• An interest in coffee and foodie trends 
• An interest in using AI tools to support your work.

What's in it for you?  

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.  

• Personal Development and Training opportunities  
• Life assurance scheme  
• Pension scheme  
• Holiday allowance  
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance  
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion 
• Family friendly support  
• A holiday purchase scheme  
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders  
• Volunteering days  
• Recognition schemes and people award  
• Long service awards  
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers  
• Free meals

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CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!