Freelance Senior Graphic Designer
About the job
- A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality graphic design, ideally across retail and brand experiences in fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands.
- Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition, and brand identity, with a strong eye for detail.
- Experience applying 2D graphics within 3D environments, with an understanding of spatial design and scale.
- Strong knowledge of print production and artwork preparation, including large-format graphics, vinyl applications, and production specifications.
- Experience developing graphic systems, brand guidelines, and scalable toolkits across multiple touchpoints.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently within tight project timelines.
- Translate creative concepts and brand narratives into compelling graphic design solutions that strengthen the overall spatial experience.
- Collaborate closely with 3D Designers to ensure graphics and environments feel cohesive and fully integrated.
- Develop graphics for retail spaces, windows, events, point of sale, campaigns, and large-scale brand activations.
- Create scalable graphic systems, design toolkits, and guidelines for global brand rollouts.
- Contribute to the visual quality and storytelling of creative presentations, with occasional support on internal creative and marketing projects.
- Take ownership of assigned workstreams, communicate design decisions, and deliver to agreed timelines, budgets, and creative standards.
- Motion design skills, including After Effects.
- Familiarity with 3D design software and workflows.
- Experience supporting broader art direction or campaign development.
About the company
StudioXAG creates bold immersive storytelling spaces for brands around the world. It plans, designs, fabricates, installs, and activates full storytelling environments by combining strategy, eye-catching design, and sustainable production for retail and brand events. The studio stands out with award-winning work, global reach, and a focus on premium, sustainable design that delivers tangible, emotion-driven spaces for high-profile brands like adidas, Hermès, and Selfridges. Their goal is to shake up the retail landscape by helping brands stand out, reach new audiences, and deepen engagement through experiential storytelling.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Coach’s April 2026 Selfridges activation shows continued demand for StudioXAG’s immersive builds.
- The January 2026 B Corp recertification supports enterprise selling to governance-conscious brands.
- Active 2026 publishing and vacancies signal a functioning pipeline and hiring appetite.
What critics are saying
- Luxury retail budgets depend on brand marketing cycles, so 2026 revenue stays uneven.
- Coach and Selfridges work concentrates exposure in experiential retail, risking client concentration.
- If sustainability becomes table stakes, StudioXAG’s B Corp edge erodes by 2027.
What makes StudioXAG unique
- StudioXAG pairs experiential retail design with in-house production and installation.
- Its 2026 B Corp recertification and XAGzero platform sharpen sustainability differentiation.
- Kimi Gilbert’s 2025 growth hire strengthened partnerships with adidas, Hermès, and Montblanc.
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Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Paid Vacation
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Professional Development Budget
- Mental Health Support
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options