Elmwood
Elmwood is a global brand and design consultancy based in London, New York, Singapore, and Shanghai delivering meaningful and memorable brand solutions for global and local clients.
Projects range from brand identity, packaging design, brand strategy, and brand experience through to digital activation, virtual reality, and omnichannel design.
Some of Elmwood’s clients include Heineken, Danone, Haleon, Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, and Mars.
The studio has received recognition for its work in prestigious award shows including D&AD, Creative Review, Pentawards, The Drum, Transform Europe Awards, and DBA.
Based
London
Additional locations
New York, Singapore, Shanghai
Founded
1977
Company Size
200+
Office Hours
8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, 10am–6pm
Specialism
Design and Branding
Key Departments
Creative, Client Services, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, HR
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The Week – Connecting with readers on a deeper level
SKITTLES – reimagining the rainbow
Opill – Reshaping the parameters of women and people’s health
Old Mout – Creating a limited-edition packaging design with WWF
WHISKAS – Bringing cattitude to the category
The Flavourists – Disrupting Established plant-based narratives
Alpro – Going big on flavour with a bold rebrand
Inside the Company
Founded in 1977, Elmwood has grown from a single studio based in Leeds to a successful international design consultancy based in four cities worldwide, with over 200 employees.
The agency’s core capabilities stretch from brand propositioning, brand architecture, innovation, and design strategy to touchpoint and packaging design, motion, and digital design in an increasingly digital-led world.
A sneak peak of the Elmwood HQ
The design team hard at work
Brainstorming together on a studio Anchor Thursday
A collaborative workshop for a new project
Mission and Values
Elmwood strives to help brands build meaningful and strategic design solutions.
The agency’s core mission is to help brands become more memorable.
The team designs distinctive visual and verbal identity systems that ensure any brand is recognised in the blink of an eye – wherever it shows up.
Creating iconic global and local brands is at the heart of everything the team does.
Culture and Benefits
At Elmwood, the team strives to create a positive and collaborative working environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, bring their insights to the table, and grow both professionally and personally.
Flexibility and trust are core values engrained across the studio’s working style and culture to prioritise employees' mental and physical well-being.
The studio follows an Anchor Thursday approach asking the team to come together once a week for a collaborative in-person studio day, and allowing members to work from home for the rest of the week.
Flexible working and 3pm finish Fridays are in place as well to accommodate individual needs.
The team places focus on encouraging a culture that is inclusive, caring, and welcoming.
The DE&I committee hosts regular talks, events, and inspiring content to educate and celebrate – such as an annual Elmwood Pride.
The London team is also able to merge travel and work, having the ability to work from anywhere for up to four weeks throughout the year with the studio’s ‘workcation’ policy.
Celebrating Elmwood Pride!
One of our monthly socials
One of Elmwood's iconic summer parties
Entry-Level Opportunities
Elmwood London is always on the lookout for ambitious recent graduates or final-year students looking to make their mark at an award-winning agency through its paid internship programme.
The programme offers the opportunity to work on real briefs for some of the most iconic global brands in an interactive environment and alongside creatives across all levels.
Internal promotions and reviews ensure individuals continue to grow in their roles and take on new responsibilities as and when they feel ready.
Constructive feedback is at the heart of personal growth, where each member is assigned a line manager for frequent catch-ups.
Several members of the London studio also take on mentoring roles with organisations such as Creative Mentor Network and The Arena.