Soho, London
Are you a talented Mid-Weight or Senior Graphic Designer/Illustrator looking to develop your skills in a fast growing creative environment? We are seeking to expand our talent pool and create opportunities for you to join our innovative Illustration team at MinaLima.
You will have a chance to work across the full book design process— you will work on illustrations from concept development to production. With a passion for design and storytelling, you’ll help craft ranges that delight our customers and drive the growth of our brand.
These are the ideal roles for someone ready to take their career to the next level, joining an internationally growing business with a vision to be the leading creators of innovative storytelling in entertainment. Collaborating closely with the wider team, you’ll play a key role in shaping designs that are both captivating and commercially successful.
The Business:
Welcome to MinaLima! Founded in 2009 by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, the graphic designers who imagined and created the graphic universe of the Harry Potter™ film series for Warner Bros. Their partnership has flourished through all the subsequent films with their prop designs inspiring a range of their own merchandise products and art prints. This has enabled our Retail arm “The Art Printorium” to continue to expand and we are now a very successful small business with robust international growth plans.
Who we are:
We believe in making a difference through our craft; amazing our fans, clients and our people through positive experiences and the passion with which we deliver our work. We live by a set of values and behaviours which act as a compass for our people.
Care, Curiosity and Consistency are at the centre of all we do.
Care: Bring in a bit of “community” and touch on “Craft” like attention to detail.
Curiosity: Bring in a tiny bit of “courage” to go beyond your comfort zone.
Consistency: We show up with the same commitment every day: rigorous in our craft, generous in our listening, and calm in our responses. It’s not about perfection -It’s about being dependably reliable.
At MinaLima:
- We strive for greatness and are unapologetic in pursuit of excellence in our craft.
- We work with courage and conviction in delivering magical experiences and outcomes.
- We own our growth and take responsibility for our progress.
- We try new things and take thoughtful risks.
- We support and nurture our people, our brand and our fans.
- We are open, welcoming and inclusive at all levels and we treat everyone with respect.
Mid-Weight Design/ Illustrator: Key Responsibilities:
- Bringing creativity and thinking that follows MinaLima’s identity and aesthetic.
- Designing and developing illustrations from concept through to production.
- Concept sketching.
- Collaborating with the wider in-house team to deliver MinaLima’s design values.
- Accurately setting files up for print with an awareness of manufacturing processes that will impact design choices.
- Building strong relationships within the wider team through regular and clear communication and a collaborative approach to work.
- Guide/mentor our Junior Designers by providing feedback on how to improve and seek out new innovative solutions.
- An awareness of deliverables/ time and the commercial implications and the rules of engagement.
- Delivering innovative, fun and well-executed design work that pushes boundaries.
Mid-Weight Design/ Illustrator Requirements:
- Extensive relevant industry experience in publishing and book design.
- Graphic Design or Product Design BA (Hons) or equivalent qualification.
- Proven graphic design skills that produce innovative and visually compelling work, delivering on the brand vision.
- Expert skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Detail-oriented, organised and with good time management skills – able to work across multiple projects at once in a high-paced environment.
- Good communicator who is a collaborative and fun team player.
- Bringing curiosity and a thirst for learning – demonstrating a willingness to learn from more experienced designers.
- Flexible and willing to react quickly to changing demands of the business.
- Skilled at working both independently and in a team, bringing a positive can-do attitude to all aspects of the role.
Senior Design/ Illustrator: Key Responsibilities: In addition to the Mid-Weight responsibilities and requirements above we would like experience with:
- Managing clients and leading and mentoring the creative teams.
- Inspiring and motivating our team members through displaying and communicating the commitment to creativity and craft.
- Demonstrating a deep understanding of design principles and trends and being able to apply these in practice to create work that inspires.
- Excellent understanding of MinaLima bigger picture – design / aesthetics / storytelling. With a strong eye for detail and able to be quality control for the team.
- Leading and mentoring our team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth and showing them the MinaLima way!
- Understanding and acknowledging how the wider business picture impacts on people, product, profile and evaluate how that may affect the day to day decision making.
- Building relationships with partners, clients and fans, representing and growing the MinaLima brand.
- Experienced in project planning from the team resources and the financial planning for the timeline and deliverables.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in 3D software for elevations/architectural & animation.
- Understanding of external communications (experience of communicating with printers/factories is a plus).
The Details:
- 40 hours per week, full time, we will also consider Part-Time, Fixed Days.
- Hybrid working within our Soho, London studio (fully in-office during probation period).
- You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
To Apply:
Please send us a short email telling us why you’d be a great fit for the role along with your CV and portfolio to the following email:
Subject line reference: Job Application_Senior_Illustrator_2026
Or Subject line reference: Job Application_Mid_Level_Illustrator_2026
Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if you have been successful.