Brand Marketing Designer - (Fixed Contract 12 months)

SumUp
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Brand-focused designers with cross-channel experience will find this office-first role at SumUp in London, emphasizing collaboration and consistency across a global brand presence.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record of executing brand design across digital and print channels
    — “Proven experience executing brand and marketing design across a broad range of formats and channels, from digital to print”
  • Designers who can balance multiple projects and adapt to evolving priorities
    — “Comfort working at pace across multiple briefs, adapting quickly to changing priorities without losing attention to detail”

Things to consider

  • Office-first setup requires regular in-person attendance in London
    — “Office setup: Office-first”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work within strict brand governance frameworks
    — “ensuring SumUp looks and feels consistent wherever it appears”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to translate creative direction into polished, production-ready work
    — “Translate briefs and creative direction into polished, production-ready executions”
  • Emphasize your experience with brand guidelines across multiple touchpoints
    — “Experience applying brand guidelines across different touchpoints, whether in-house, at an agency, or both”
  • Showcase your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma with specific examples
    — “Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with the ability to move efficiently between tools”
  • Demonstrate your ability to contribute ideas at the brief stage, not just execution
    — “Contribute to design reviews, incorporate feedback iteratively, and bring ideas to the table at brief stage”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and deliver on-brand assets
  • translate briefs into polished executions
Typical background
brand designermarketing designer

Skills & requirements

Required

Brand DesignMarketing DesignCreative Direction

Preferred

AI Tools

Stack & domain

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaCollaborationAttention To DetailAdaptabilityBrand MarketingDesign

About the role

Original posting from SumUp

Office setup: Office-first

12 months Fixed Contract 

About the team

The Central Marketing Creative Team sits at the heart of how SumUp shows up in the world, shaping the visual identity of a brand trusted by over 4 million small businesses across 37 markets. Within the team, the Brand pillar owns everything from campaign creative and social content to event design and brand governance, ensuring SumUp looks and feels consistent wherever it appears. We're a collaborative, craft-focused group that moves fast, holds high standards, and genuinely cares about the quality of what we put out, and this role sits right at the centre of that.

This is an opportunity to join a high-output creative team at a pivotal moment, as we scale our brand presence and increase the volume and ambition of our marketing campaigns. You'll report directly to the Head of Brand and Marketing Design and work day-to-day alongside designers, campaign managers, content strategists, and channel specialists.

🎥 Take a look inside our London office

What you'll do

Design and deliver on-brand assets across the full marketing funnel, for both internal and external audiences, including campaigns, paid and organic social, email, display, OOH, print, web, and event materials.

Translate briefs and creative direction into polished, production-ready executions that reflect SumUp's visual identity with accuracy and craft

Collaborate with campaign managers, copywriters, and channel specialists to deliver integrated creative on time and to brief

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicating clearly on status, blockers, and delivery timelines

Contribute to design reviews, incorporate feedback iteratively, and bring ideas to the table at brief stage — not just at execution

You'll be great for this role if…

Proven experience executing brand and marketing design across a broad range of formats and channels, from digital to print

Strong command of typography, layout, colour theory, and design principles, with a sharp eye for craft and consistency

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with the ability to move efficiently between tools and adapt to new workflows

Comfort working at pace across multiple briefs, adapting quickly to changing priorities without losing attention to detail

Experience applying brand guidelines across different touchpoints, whether in-house, at an agency, or both

Familiarity with AI tools and creative automation as part of an everyday design workflow is a real bonus

Why you should join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education

🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental

🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta

💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%)

🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Job Application Tip

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Source: SumUp careers

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