Graphic Designer & Marketing Executive – Karak Chaii

About Karak Chaii

Karak Chaii is one of the UK's fastest-growing chaii café brands, bringing together authentic flavours with a modern café experience. With stores across the UK and ambitious expansion plans, we're looking for a creative Graphic Designer & Marketing Executive to help bring our brand to life across both digital and print while supporting the wider marketing function.

The Role

We're looking for a talented, creative and proactive Graphic Designer & Marketing Executive to join our marketing team. You'll be responsible for producing engaging, on-brand creative assets while also supporting marketing campaigns, product launches, franchise communications and day-to-day marketing activity.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys both design and marketing and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Design marketing assets for digital and print, including social media graphics, posters, menus, flyers, window vinyls, digital screens and POS materials.
• Create artwork for seasonal campaigns, limited-time offers and new product launches.
• Design promotional materials for franchise stores across the UK.
• Produce artwork for packaging, cups, labels and branded merchandise.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with Karak Chaii's brand guidelines.
• Prepare print-ready artwork and liaise with external printers and suppliers.
• Edit and retouch product photography where required.
• Support new store openings with launch artwork and branding materials.
• Maintain and organise brand assets, templates and design files.

Marketing

• Assist with planning and delivering marketing campaigns across all channels.
• Create and schedule social media content across Karak Chaii platforms.
• Support influencer collaborations, PR campaigns and brand partnerships.
• Assist in the planning and execution of new product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Help coordinate photoshoots and video content creation.
• Update website banners and marketing content when required.
• Produce email marketing assets and promotional materials.
• Monitor marketing performance and provide insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with Operations and Franchisees to ensure marketing campaigns are executed consistently across all stores.
• Support the wider marketing team with day-to-day administrative and creative tasks as required.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a graphic design and marketing role.
• Experience within hospitality, retail or food & beverage.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both digital and print design.
• Excellent typography, layout and branding skills.
• Experience managing social media content and marketing campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Creative, proactive and eager to contribute new ideas.

Desirable

• Knowledge of video editing software.
• Photography and content creation experience.
• Experience using Meta Business Suite, Canva and email marketing platforms.
• Understanding of social media trends and digital marketing best practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to help shape the marketing of one of the UK's fastest-growing café brands.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• A collaborative, creative and supportive working environment.

If you're a creative marketer with a passion for design and want to play a key role in growing an exciting national brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person