Senior Print Designer

Join Papier as a Senior Print Designer on a 12 month maternity contract

Location:
3 days per week at our Central London office, Maison Papier

Team:
Design

Salary:
Competitive, with comprehensive benefits

About Papier

At Papier, we believe in the power of the blank page. Since the business was founded in London in 2015, we've been crafting beautifully designed stationery—from journals and planners to wedding invitations—that inspire creativity and meaningful connections. With over £60 million raised and a growing presence in the UK, US and beyond, we're on a mission to make everyday moments noteworthy.

The Role

At Papier, the Senior Print Designer will play a leading role in shaping our print design identity through innovative and inspiring print design. You'll be responsible for researching, conceptualising, and developing trend-setting prints that align with our creative vision and push the boundaries of contemporary design. With a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of originality, you'll continuously generate fresh ideas that evolve and elevate the Papier brand. Technical expertise is key, you'll create both repeat and engineered prints to precise product specifications, demonstrating advanced proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. Collaborating closely with the CCO and design leads, you'll help define and refine Papier's in-house design handwriting, contributing to our evolution into a global stationery and lifestyle brand. This role is a 12 month FTC covering a maternity leave.

What you'll do

• Deliver trend-defining print designs within a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of projects and ensuring all creative milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Research and interpret emerging trends, translating cultural, artistic, and design influences into original print concepts that reflect Papier's aesthetic and brand vision.
• Produce and present seasonal print directions to cross-functional teams including Creative, Commercial, and Brand, ensuring a cohesive and strategically aligned design narrative across collections.
• Collaborate with fellow designers and key departments throughout the creative process to refine ideas, share feedback, and deliver exceptional print outcomes that meet design and production standards.
• Lead conceptual development, from mood boards and initial sketches to final designs, inspiring innovation and ensuring each collection tells a clear and distinctive visual story.
• Oversee the consistency and technical accuracy of all print collections ensuring colour, scale, and repeat are flawless and production-ready, including managing and reviewing work from freelance designers.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working:
  3 days / week at Maison Papier, our vibrant Camden office, complete with breakfast, coffee, dogs, a terrace and plenty of snacks to see you through the day
• Generous leave:
  25 days annual leave + 15 Work from Anywhere days to work from somewhere sunny or visit international family
• Health & wellness benefits:
  Leading private medical and rewards scheme with Vitality Health, including dental, optical and hearing coverage
• Workplace pension:
  Pension scheme enrollment
• Parental support:
  Enhanced parental leave policies with 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and 12 weeks for non birth-giving parents.
• Cultural perks:
  £45 monthly cultural allowance, £75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 for special occasions
• Team culture:
  Weekly team lunches, regular cultural outings, and a pet-friendly office with lots of office dogs, like Basil the cocker spaniel

Join Us

At Papier, we're all about celebrating different perspectives—because creativity flourishes when everyone has a voice. We're a curious, kind-hearted community, and we believe that every paper person should feel seen, supported and inspired to bring their full self to work. Inclusivity isn't just something we talk about—it's something we build into everything we do, from how we hire to how we collaborate day-to-day. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you're ready to lead with creativity, inspire a team, and make a tangible impact in a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a community that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection.