Mid Weight Designer

We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

We’re a bunch of outsiders, dreamers, entrepreneurs, rebels and activists who fight for full regeneration of our people and planet. We move furiously fast in an ever-changing ecosystem, and we also fail fast, learn, get back up and try again. To thrive in this slightly crazy atmosphere, we’re also a bunch of mates, doing cool things and supporting each other along the way.

Celebrating the outdoors isn’t just something we talk about - when the seasons change we’re out there to mark it. Exploring, sharing, workshopping, camping and enjoying local produce is all part of it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You’ll be supported and encouraged all the way.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on…

Vivobarefoot are looking for a passionate and ambitious mid weight designer to join our Creative Team. Working within Vivobarefoot’s fast-paced Creative Team, this role will help bring to life the brand’s regenerative mission through compelling and impactful creative and deliver creative assets that support brand and business.

While Vivobarefoot’s primary channels are digital, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across all channels. Your output is likely to cover physical retail, as well as a wide range of other mediums, from the traditional, to the experiential.

You will be joining a growing and developing team that will report into the Creative Lead.The role focuses on the execution and delivery of genuinely disruptive, convention-challenging creative that ultimately encourages great natural connections.

You'll need to be able to come to our Nature Home, based just outside of Bristol for Team connection, and meetings, but we're flexible on your location.

WHERE YOU’LL PLAY

The Mid Weight Designer is responsible for:

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• Art Direction: Conceptualisation, storyboarding and production for still and film considering both brand TOV and challenger thinking for how we show up and drive our mission.
  
• Design Direction: Design through to delivery of on-brand design concepts in response to a variety of cross channel briefs from internal teams.
  
• Management of pre & post-production workflow and edits, aligning with Creative Lead on key visuals for campaigns and projects
  
• Post-production/editing across still and motion
  
• Collaboration across the creative and wider impact team to deliver first in class creative assets informed by research and insight
  
• Leading creative development of cross media brand templates
  
• Actively participating in brainstorming, as well as to eagerness pitch own ideas and concepts
  
• Contributing to the creative evolution of our digital and physical platforms.
  
• Creative development and delivery of BAU as well as major brand initiatives and projects
  
• Artworking digital and print ready assets
  
• Supporting on asset management and organisation on server
  
• Creatively contributing and refining internal and external communications, documents, and presentations.
  
• Ensuring workflow is managed and prioritised, so deadlines and expectations are met.
  

ALL ABOUT YOU

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• Design related degree, and/or commercial design experience.
  
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role, either in-house or agency.
  
• Exceptional creative portfolio.
  
• Experience in Video and photography editing, and Photography.
  
• Illustration and motion capture skills would be a bonus
  
• Experience in Art Direction.
  
• Solid understanding of design principles and typography across motion, digital and print.
  
• Confident in the use of Adobe CC – Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  
• After Effects and Premier Pro desirable
  
• Good understanding of UX and UI
  
• Confident in the use of Figma
  
• Proficient with MS Office
  
• Highly self-motivated and well organised.
  
• An eye for detail and great design.
  
• Possess a challenger mindset.
  
• A thirst and curiosity for learning and betterment.
  
• An appreciation of alternative points of view, and receptivity to feedback.
  
• Good researching and referencing skills.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Self-starter, driven, inspiring others.
  
• Passion for Natural Health is essential.
  
• Interest in familiarising oneself with the concept of barefoot and a willingness to learn.
  

OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFTIS

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• 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday
  
• Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care.
  
• Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and boost your natural health.
  
• Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
  
• Pension matched to 5%
  
• Vivo gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature, as well Team gatherings to connect and develop together.
  
• Travel Allowance to support connection days.
  
• Generous gender-neutral parental leave
  
• Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary
  
• Group income protection insurance
  
• Long service awards
  
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
  
• Cycle to work scheme.
  

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage  diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit  regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation,  mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity,  age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!