Lead Creative Gift Designer

We are seeking a Lead Creative Gift Designer to drive the creative development of the Gifts category at Lush. As a Lead Designer, you will partner with the Creative Lead to shape the category vision, develop inspiring and commercially successful collections, and translate strategic direction into compelling design.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Direction & Strategy: Partner with the Creative Lead to shape category vision, translating market insights and cultural trends into commercially viable collection concepts.
• Packaging Innovation & Concept Development: Conduct trend research on gifting, design, and sustainable materials to push creative boundaries.
• Artist Partnerships & Licensing: Build and nurture relationships with external artist groups, agencies, and creative communities, integrating their insights into future ranges.
• Global Creative Collaboration: Act as the creative bridge for international teams, driving cross-regional alignment and idea-sharing.
• Project Execution & Brand Advocacy: Write clear briefs and direct internal and external designers to ensure projects meet creative standards and deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Creative Direction & Trend Forecasting: Strong track record in collection development, storytelling, concept generation, and translating macroeconomic/cultural trends into tangible product ranges.
• Packaging & Design Innovation: Deep knowledge of packaging structures, print processes, and material exploration within a retail or product-led environment.
• Artist Management & Licensing: Practical experience partnering with external artists, managing agency relationships, and handling copyright/licensing contracts.
• Global Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse international teams and present confidently to senior founders.
• Commercial & Project Leadership: Adept at writing comprehensive creative briefs, managing minor creative budgets, and directing design execution from concept through to final sample.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6 months of full pay for parental leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Bonus scheme
• Day off for weekday birthdays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted rail and bus season tickets
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing & mindfulness sessions
• Access to employee-led Community Networks