Pret A Manger
Junior Creative Designer
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We’re Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate – so this is an exciting time to hop on board.
We Believe in Growing Good Things
Growth is at the heart of everything we do. From the freshly hand-made food we create every day, to supporting our teams, we help our people grow in confidence, skills and to pursue their unique paths. Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. And the proof is in the pudding – over 80% of our Managers started on the shop floor! So did 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, Pano.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a talented and passionate Junior Integrated Creative Designer to join our in-house creative team. If you love bringing ideas to life across both digital and print and have a strong eye for detail and visual storytelling, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You’ll support the development and delivery of creative work across a variety of touchpoints, helping shape seasonal launches and commercial campaigns for an iconic brand. Working closely with the Integrated Creative Designer and wider creative team, you’ll contribute to engaging, visually compelling work that connects with customers across multiple channels.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while working on high-impact creative projects.
Key responsibilities
- You’ll work closely with the creative and marketing teams to bring campaigns and ideas to life across print and digital platforms.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing creative concepts across digital and print channels, including social media, email campaigns, advertising, event collateral, and branded content
- Creating motion graphics, animations, and video content that enhance engagement and communicate brand messages effectively
- Ensuring templates and assets are optimised for different digital specifications and platforms
- Supporting seasonal launches and commercial campaigns with high-quality creative outputs
- Collaborating with internal teams to understand project requirements and deliver effective design solutions
- Helping drive idea-led creative work that supports marketing objectives and brand storytelling
- Maintaining consistency across all brand communications and ensuring work aligns with company guidelines
- Managing multiple projects and timelines while delivering high-quality work to deadline
- Keeping up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices to bring fresh ideas to the team
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Experience and Skills required
We’re after someone who’s creative, organised, and eager to develop within a collaborative design environment. You’ll ideally bring:
- Previous in-house or agency experience (desirable)
- Experience creating visual communications across both print and digital channels
- A portfolio demonstrating strong branding, layout, typography, and creative thinking skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, and other relevant design tools
- Skills in motion design, animation, and video editing
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of design consistency
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A proactive attitude and confidence in problem-solving independently
- A genuine passion for design, creativity, and emerging trends
Why you’ll love it here
- Join a supportive and ambitious in-house creative team
- Work on exciting seasonal launches and commercial campaigns
- Help shape creative work for a much-loved and iconic brand
- Develop your skills across print, digital, and motion design
- Be part of a collaborative environment that encourages fresh thinking and creativity
About you
- Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
- Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service.
- Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.
We offer
- An annual salary of £25,000 - £30,000 plus 10% bonus potential
- Gold Card: We love making people’s day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That’s why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you’re in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you’re not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista-made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks – the lot).
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A few more perks
- You’ll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you’re with us.
- Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost
- 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years
- Life assurance at 3x annual salary
- Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service
- Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts
- Season ticket loans
- Healthcare cash plan
- Financial wellbeing provisions
- Free mortgage services
- Sabbatical after 3 years
- Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation
We also offer
- Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring.
- Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong.
- Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!
- Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.
Our values
- Happy Teams Happy Customers
- Amazing Standards Every day
- Never Standing Still
- Doing The Right Thing
The interview journey
Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you’ll have a relaxed 30-minute conversation with our recruitment team so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you’ll be invited to a one-hour, in-person interview with the hiring manager at our Head Office in London Victoria.
Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader.
Before you apply
This role is based at Pret’s Support Centre in London Victoria, where we work in a hybrid way - typically three days a week in the office.
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