Lead Designer

If you have a love for creativity, design, digital and everything in-between, keep reading…

Better still, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have bags of enthusiasm, excited to learn and have experience delivering end to end in Creative roles then this could be for you.

Based in leafy Buckinghamshire, My client is a team of Go to Market Specialists, designers, developers, copywriters, strategists and digital marketing experts, working with some of the biggest names in the Tech/Fintech industries.

We love what we do and the success we create. And that’s why to our customers, we’re more than just another agency – we’re an extension of their team. Due to our success, we’re on the lookout for a like-minded Lead Designer to join the team!

Role overview

The Lead Designer will play a crucial role within the business, leading and creating in the delivery of high-level creative campaigns, from Reports, eBooks, social, websites, mobile, UI/X, EDM's, presentations, brochures, infographics, storyboards, and ongoing communications for our clients.

A key part of the role will be a willingness to learn as the world of Marketing and design transitions, build a good and friendly rapport with all colleagues and clients, understand their business and the products/services they offer. Must have experience as a Senior Creative within agencies or in Freelance roles.

Core responsibilities

• Work closely with Head of Digital and Client Services
• Deliver projects from conception through to completion
• Must have a digital design background competent in Figma from Concept and design to prototypes for responsive Desktop and Mobile
• Work with Head of Content for concepts
• Read and understand technical Briefs and create content lead design
• Design creative content to the highest standard
• Produce impactful PowerPoint presentations/pitches
• Work with the Motion and Development teams on interactive digital assets and campaigns
• Take responsibility and ownership of work
• Build good rapport with clients
• Attend client meetings, briefs and presentations (currently online)

Key skills required

• At least 10+ years of experience working within a fast-paced agency or freelancing for Agencies - B2B and Technical Verticals preferable
• Strong portfolio demonstrating critical design principles, flair, and typography
• Highly skilled in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Figma and Photoshop
• Digital design experience, UX methodology
• Fast knowledge of PowerPoint, creating high-end presentations
• Ability to work singly and as a team
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Bonus

• Experience using Adobe After Effects/Premiere Pro
• HTML/CSS and JavaScript
• Experience of Tech/Fintech sectors

Values

When a deadline is looming, the role will require extra hours at times, good personal values are the foundation of success.

• Passion to grow and learn
• Willingness to take ownership
• Positive can-do attitude
• Adaptability

This is a pivotal and very exciting time for us, so this is a great opportunity for a passionate and driven creative to be an integral member of the team. With a great working atmosphere, culture and team spirit - coupled with a competitive salary – this is a highly sought-after position. If this sounds like you, please send in your CV and portfolio.