Junior Graphic Designer

Location

London, UK

Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Welcome to Motel

Our story began during a road trip in the 1990s, where our founders, Will and Andy, travelled across America collecting vintage items while living out of motels. They started purchasing vintage clothing in the USA and selling it wholesale, which eventually led to the creation of stores. From there, they began designing reworked vintage pieces, and thus, Motel was born.

Over 30 years and a team of 200+ people later, every piece of clothing we make is created with the same spirit of fun, freedom and adventure as the road trip that first defined the brand. We’re still ambitious and independent, but now we’re a global team - we work from an operational base in Worcester, a design studio in London and a creative studio in Bali.

The role

We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to help the team drive forward the look and feel of the Motel brand across all channels. From website visuals and marketing campaigns to motion graphics and AI-driven ideas, your creativity will directly shape how our customers see and experience Motel.
We’re growing fast and need dedicated design support that can move fast, stay on brand and explore new creative possibilities. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our Bali team, bridging any gaps on major projects and ensuring our creative output is consistently world-class.

Main tasks & responsibilities

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you’re versatile and comfortable creating on-brand assets across multiple channels, such as:

• Leading the way in levelling up our content through the creation of motion graphics and videos for Motel’s marketing channels
• Leveraging AI tools in design workflows to create AI-generated concepts and content e.g. MidJourney, DALL·E etc.
• Working closely with our Lead Graphic Designer to produce on-time, on-brand creative assets for marketing campaigns, website, email, paid ads, and social media
• Designing engaging graphics and layouts for product launches, promotions and brand storytelling
• Collaborating with the Creative team to ensure visuals support wider marketing and business goals
• Assisting in maintaining and evolving Motel’s visual identity across all customer touchpoints
• Working closely with the Bali team to help maintain fast turnaround times and high-quality outputs on major creative projects
  Staying up-to-date with design trends, fashion aesthetics and digital innovations to bring fresh inspiration to Motel

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A strong design portfolio showcasing creative flair, attention to detail and versatility across digital formats
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with working knowledge of After Effects or similar for motion graphics and videos
• Experience in using AI creative tools (Midjourney, Runway, Figma AI etc.) (This is a big plus!)
• A keen eye for typography, colour and layout with a strong awareness of current design and fashion trends
• Comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving e-commerce environment, balancing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Open, collaborative and proactive communicator — happy to take feedback, share ideas, and work closely within the Motel team
• Organised, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver high-quality creative every time
• Passion for fashion and ability to understand Motel’s aesthetic and values
• A growth mindset — eager to learn, experiment, and develop new skills (motion graphics, AI, campaign ideation)

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarking
• 3% employer pension contribution, 5% employee contribution as standard
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with additional days for long service
• Birthday day off
• Team socials and meetups
• Monthly well-being activities to support
• Tailored progression pathways
• A thorough EAP scheme offering financial, legal and health support
• Access to professional support & mentoring
• Bonus Scheme for all employees paid out twice a year
• Motel 50% discount
• Motel is a growth mentality company

At Motel Rocks, we value and believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees, customers, and partners. We are committed to building a brand that celebrates differences and promotes equal opportunities.