Director of Graphic Design

Description

You’ll be the creative force clients trust and admire – setting the vision, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and delivering exceptional design outcomes.

• Directing, inspiring and managing the project teams, both full-time & freelance.
• Organising and managing more than one project in the same timeframe.
• Interpreting clients’ business objectives and the agency’s design strategy to create compelling and effective design solutions.
• Reporting back to the business on progress, issues and future requirements.
• Liaising and managing other collaborating agencies, suppliers and contractors.
• Inspiring clients and explaining how our design solutions will effectively enhance their business.
• Understanding client briefs and setting out an approach and team plan to help prepare commercial proposals.
• Storyboarding and preparing client presentations – effectively communicating the brief, strategy, design story and narrative, across all creative disciplines.

Requirements

This is a leadership role for a visionary designer who thrives on storytelling and bringing ideas to life. The position is 70% hands-on design and 30% team leadership and admin.

• Deep knowledge of design tools, trends, and production processes.
• Comfortable integrating input from other disciplines into cohesive design solutions.
• Strong time management and administrative capabilities.
• A natural storyteller with strong consultancy and client-facing skills.
• Skilled in balancing creativity with structure, ensuring projects run smoothly without burnout.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Team breakfasts
• Hybrid working 2-3 days WFH
• Regular socials and activities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance