Head of Design

Summary

The Creative Director will lead and inspire a team of designers, guiding the creative direction of projects across print, websites and other digital marketing channels using proven user-centric design methodologies, UX and UI principles and best fit technology. This role requires a blend of creativity, leadership and technical expertise to elevate our brands and resonate with our audiences. The Head of Design will oversee the creative process end-to-end, providing critical guidance to the in-house design team, marketing teams, portfolio heads and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the creative process from concept to execution for launch and existing brands, guiding designers and show teams on how to create brand visuals that resonate with our audience, grab attention, are adaptable to all formats and have longevity.
• Lead and inspire the in-house design team, creating a culture of originality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all creative outputs meet high-quality standards and are delivered on time and on brand. This includes overseeing the editing, proofing and final approval processes.
• Strong ability to prioritize work and resources based on short- and long-term need. Timelines, budgets and availabilities change - we need someone who can manage this effectively.
• Whether it’s the internal design team or external agencies, ensure they create clear brand guidelines and style guides for brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Work with design and marketing team to create a series of accessible templates across different formats e.g. social media and website landing page templates, to reduce time to market
• Act as a key contact for design ideas and concepts internally or externally providing constructive, specific and intelligible feedback.
• Facilitate collaboration between the different departments e.g. technology, data etc. to guarantee the consistent, timely and successful execution of creative solutions.
• Put together budget conscious solutions and processes for project management, workflow and communication to improve quality and efficiency of design deliverables.
• Keep up to date with new technologies, methodologies and design trends.
• Hire and develop staff.

Technical skills

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in this senior position
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite for visual design. Figma highly desirable.
• Expertise in typography and layout for print and digital media.
• Knowledge of web design, HTML, CSS and JavaScript for guiding web projects.
• Knowledge of motion graphics and video editing skills for dynamic digital content.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles for product design.
• Understanding of print production and prepress processes.
• Ability to develop brand visual identities and maintain brand consistency.
• Proficient in project management tools for organizing creative projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong communicator, able to clearly convey ideas and provide constructive feedback.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities, streamlining workflows and driving improvement.
• Ability to translate needs into effective design solutions.
• Inspires and mentors the design team, fostering creativity and growth.
• Balances creative vision with business goals for commercially effective designs.
• Adapts to shifting priorities, deadlines, and budgets while maintaining quality.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners for cohesive execution.
• Ensures consistency, quality, and brand integrity across all creative work.
• Stays updated on trends and technologies to keep designs fresh and relevant.

"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."