Design Director

Design Director
Brand Design Agency
£60k
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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
THEM
A medium sized brand design agency with a focus on consumer brands. Their work is recognised nation-wide and they have won multiple awards. They are widely regarded as a great place to work and have an exceptional culture.
THE ROLE
A Design Director role in a leadership position with a tangible impact on the future direction of the agency. This is a remote role with the ideal candidate being based in London.
Responsibilities include:
Taking a leadership role in the design output of the agency and spearheading strategic creative thinking.
Managing a diverse team of designers, including supporting their learning & development, delegating appropriately, and assisting in new hires & promotions.
Collaborating with teams from around the studio to keep the agency at the forefront of the industry.
Keeping ahead of the curve in industry knowledge.
Winning new business for the agency and growing existing accounts.
Ensuring that the design team produces best-in-class creative work.
YOUR BACKGROUND
At least 8 years' experience in professional design roles.
Experience managing a team.
A proven record of winning work with both existing and new clients.
A robust understanding of industry standard tools, eg. Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience working with a wide range of clients, from major established brands to challengers, is desired.
A proactive, can-do attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
We are committed to helping our clients build diverse teams and we promote & and practice inclusive recruiting. All applicants will be considered without discrimination.