Midweight Designer

Job Description for Midweight Designer

Company Overview

Founded in 2007 by Mike and Alison Battle, Lapland began with a simple but powerful purpose:

to honour the wonder of childhood at Christmas. Frustrated by the poor quality of festive experiences available for their own four boys, the Battles set out to elevate this moment of childhood and reimagine the Father Christmas myth through original storytelling, meticulous set design, and emotionally resonant live theatre.

Their ground-breaking immersive show opened in 2007 and immediately captured the attention and hearts of parents nationwide. Powered by their purpose, the couple partnered with Hollywood set designers and West End performance professionals to produce an experience of unprecedented quality and detail. With an NPS of 72 (outperforming industry icons in the entertainment space), Lapland’s customer loyalty is second to none and has now welcomed nearly 2 million ‘believers,’ with tickets selling out on release for what the press now terms ‘the Glastonbury of Christmas’.

Today, the Lapland Group is a fast-growing purpose driven entertainment business spanning the three pillars of Live, Product and Studios.

In 2024, Lapland’s eCommerce revenues grew tenfold, driven by the launch of magical at-home products like personalised Letters from Lapland…. (Advent calendar and soon, a Christmas Eve Experience?). These products extend the Lapland world into the home, deepening belief and connection beyond the physical experience. At the same time, our original story universe continues to scale through media. In 2023, Lapland launched its first podcast, Elfcast, which achieved No. 1 in the UK Family Charts and ranked in the global top 10 over Christmas. With plans to expand into audio and content year-round, our IP and characters are reaching audiences in new and emotionally resonant ways.

With immersive Live experiences, high-growth eCommerce, and a rapidly expanding original content, Lapland is on a mission to become the definitive global Christmas brand anchored in belief, storytelling, and the enduring magic of childhood.

Location: Covent Garden (hybrid working)

Role Overview

The Midweight Designer will play a key role in supporting the Head of Design across the Lapland Group working closely with internal departments, taking Lapland’s vision and using your creative output will help us express our narratives, from crafting In-World graphics such as Elven ephemera, props and packaging to beautifully realised social media campaigns and communications with the Human Folk. Although this is an in-house role, our landscape is wide and you will experience a variety of design opportunities to keep your mind entertained and challenged. This is a fantastic chance to express yourself, learn and grow with the support of a close team. 

Our ideal candidate will be a confident, conceptual and highly creative designer capable of applying their skills to both print and digital formats. Your portfolio and experience should demonstrate a passion for your craft and your ability to create unique work that pushes and elevates the expected. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a brand guardian, ensuring designs and assets are used correctly by all, maintaining consistency and desired In-World aesthetics
• Be part of the creative process, contributing ideas, solutions and developing the visual language of the company
• Supporting and working alongside the head of design and Productions team in creating graphics and wayfinding to bring our world to life
• Effectively translate our storytelling and assets into meaningful packaging for retail
• Help communicate our various brand announcements, messages and storytelling with well-executed digital and social media designs
• Support the company with internal documents, presentations and graphic needs
• Be caring and considerate in your design and professional practice

Required Experience:

3+ years industry experience in a design agency or similar creative environment

BA in Graphic Design

Skills / Knowledge:

• A portfolio that demonstrates care and attention to detail in design, craft and general approach to professional practice along with a good understanding of layout, composition and hierarchy
• Ability to take a concept, assets or theme and effectively make work across multiple formats
• A good understanding of designing for print (knowledge of printing process a bonus) as well as for digital, especially social comms 
• An appreciation and applied understanding of typography 
• Ability to pick up a pencil and draw, make marks and freely express concepts off the screen 
• Confident to work independently but also as part of a wider team member 
• Ability to work under pressure but also happy to ask for help or advice when needed
• Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative suite, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop a must, any others a bonus. Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint also a bonus although not essential 

Life at LaplandUK:

At LaplandUK, we believe in the magic of collaboration, a steadfast commitment to excellence, and a team that's always willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved. Working with us means being part of a dynamic environment where collaboration brings out the best in everyone, diverse talents converge, and innovation thrives. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every team member is dedicated to achieving the highest standards, contributing to a workplace culture that values continuous improvement and outstanding results.

We're not just looking for employees; we want people who are excited to get involved, embrace challenges, and bring a hands-on approach to their work, creating a workplace full of positivity and collective success. Overall, working at LaplandUK offers a chance to be part of something truly special, where the wonder of childhood is celebrated by a team dedicated to making memories for over 40,000 families each year.

Passion for the Mission.

We are in service to belief. We understand the importance of what we do and its legacy.

One Company

We only succeed together. We are a positive and caring group of people who embrace developing Lapland and ourselves.

Driven to Deliver Excellence

Belief is in the detail. Powered by our purpose we challenge and innovate to exceed expectations in everything we do.

Salary:

£35k - £40k

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in London, 2 days at home)
• Dog friendly office
• 22 days annual leave, with one additional day added per year until it reaches 30
• Contribution towards further development and training
• Code Hospitality App
• Vitality private healthcare scheme (after qualifying period)
• Monthly team social events