WHO IS MERRY PEOPLE?
At Merry People we believe gumboots are one of the most practical types of footwear and our aim is to make them into an everyday footwear item GLOBALLY! Our signature boots come in a range of fun colours while also keeping your feet dry, comfy, supported and warm.
We embrace getting outside, enjoying the messy parts of life and finding little moments that make you merry throughout your day!
We are a fun, hard-working and dynamic team with global ambitions! We are experiencing significant year-on-year growth, having expanded into the US and UK.
At the heart of our future ambitions remain our core values, including:
* Authenticity: We aim to be transparent in what we communicate and always look for opportunities where we can improve. We always try to do what feels right as a brand and in line with our values.
* Kindness: To us, kindness is treating everyone with understanding and respect, from our suppliers to our customers and everyone in between.
* Adventure: We embrace trying new things, stepping outside of our comfort zones and finding different pathways.
* Joy: To make people feel merry, playful, carefree and positive when they connect with our brand.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?
New role - This is an opportunity to join our Brand Marketing team as a second Graphic Designer, reporting to our current Graphic Designer. The role will support delivery of creative assets across digital and print channels, and we'd especially love to see experience in video editing and short-form digital content.
We're looking for a junior to mid-weight Graphic Designer with 2–5 years' experience who is eager to grow and develop. This is a 4–5 month contract (March–July), working 3–4 days per week, with the potential to increase days or extend based on performance and business needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design high-quality creative across digital and print channels, ensuring consistency with the Merry People brand.
Digital channels
* eDM
* Facebook & Instagram ads (video and static)
* YouTube ads
* Organic social media assets (Facebook & Instagram)
* Website
Print channels
* Magazines
* Store signage
* OOH
* Packaging
* Wholesale packs
General
* Ad hoc design tasks
* Resizing and recolouring imagery
WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We're looking for someone who understands that working in a young, growing company means rolling up your sleeves — processes and ways of working are continually evolving.
You are self-driven, able to work autonomously, and both a critical and creative thinker. You enjoy a fast-paced environment and look for opportunities where others might see challenges (we're big believers in the glass being half full).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Junior to mid-weight Graphic Designer with 2–3 years' experience
* Solid working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign essential)
* Strong experience designing across both digital-first and print environments
* Experience in animation and video (e.g. motion graphics, short-form content) is essential
* Confident designing across a wide range of digital touchpoints, including:
* Paid ads (static & video)
* Email marketing
* Social media assets
* Print design experience, including packaging, with knowledge of print production and file setup (highly desirable)
* Website design experience (highly desirable)
* Previous experience in an e-commerce business (highly desirable)
* Experience using project management tools (e.g. Asana or similar)
* Comfortable juggling multiple projects and jumping onto fast-turnaround tasks
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
* Friendly, collaborative and easy to work with — a true team player
* Open to feedback and keen to learn, grow and contribute ideas
WHAT WE CAN OFFER...
* Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, international business
* Flexible working
* Fun, supportive team environment
* Team getaways and social events
* FREE gumboots
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
To apply, please send your application to careers@merrypeople.com.
Your application should include:
* A cover letter introducing yourself and telling us why you're interested in the role at Merry People
* Resume
* Link to your folio - including any video or short-form content you've created in addition to your design work
Applications close Sunday 15th March.
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