We’re hiring: Designer

Brand Designer

Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Studio based, local to Leeds required

We are looking for a Designer who is committed to delivering exceptional client experiences.

KISS is a consultancy based in Leeds, creating brands that KISS. Creating chemistry is our superpower— an ability to get under the skin of our clients, working with them to turn raw ideas into iconic identities that drive impact. 

Working across sectors like hospitality, food and drink, and enterprise, we collaborate with clients who are ready to make bold moves. Our work combines strategic thinking with creative execution to build brands that are as effective as they are memorable.

At KISS, we embrace diverse perspectives and individuality. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can do their best work. Guided by an obsession for making chemistry, amplifying humanity, we deliver work that exceeds expectations and drives real impact.

As a Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping clear, compelling brand identities. You’ll work closely with the team and clients to translate ideas into creative solutions that are bold, practical, and effective.

This role is perfect for someone who is not just passionate about design, but who also has an eclectic range of influences and is curious about pushing creative limits. We welcome those who are excited to explore areas like campaigns, 3D design, digital or even interior branding, and who are unafraid to test out new approaches and unconventional ideas.

You will need to have a strong portfolio that demonstrates a keen understanding of brand, a passion for pushing creative limits and experimenting with new ideas. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to learn and grow with us.

• Concept Exploration: The ability to generate a wide variety of ideas for each brief, confidently experimenting with different approaches and not shying away from taking creative risks.
• Create the New: Keen to drive into a wide body of work that could span identity, digital, packaging, campaigns, environments, and more, creating the new. We don’t move furniture at KISS.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Show an interest in or actively explore areas like 3D design, interior branding, digital, campaign development or other, expanding the potential of our brand activations.
• Energy & Enthusiasm: Bring a positive, collaborative energy to the team—someone who uplifts the group and enjoys tackling challenges head-on.
• Eclectic Influences: Draw from a broad range of sources, styles, and cultural references to fuel your creative output, ensuring that our work feels fresh and innovative.
• Collaborative Spirit: Be ready to work on multiple ideas without getting too attached, knowing that collaboration and refinement are key to creating outstanding final products.
• Experimental Thinking: Have a willingness to push the boundaries of what’s expected in design, trying new techniques, styles, or even mediums to bring brands to life.

• Creative Freedom: The chance to push boundaries and try out bold, new ideas on exciting projects.
• Growth Opportunities: One-to-one mentoring from the founders, learning directly from industry experts.
• Studio Environment: A beautiful office on the riverside in Leeds, with flexible hybrid working options.
• Work-Life Balance: 35-hour working week, with 20 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), your birthday off, and a discretionary extended Christmas break.
• Exciting Projects: You’ll work on projects that span a wide range of industries, from hospitality to retail to social enterprises.

At KISS, we believe that creativity thrives on diverse perspectives and unique voices. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, no matter their background, identity, or experience is valued and empowered to be their authentic self.

If you’re a designer who loves being brands and exploring concepts, and you’re ready to bring energy to your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV, portfolio, and a short intro video (up to 2 minutes) telling us why you’re a great fit for the Junior Designer role to matt@kissbranding.co.uk.

We want to see your sketches, experiments, and how you work—the process that isn’t always visible in the final design. Show us the rough drafts, the ideas that evolved, and the creative mess behind your best work. We value how you think and create as much as the finished product.