Design Lead (Brand)

Visual execution

·         Bring brand strategy to life as brand expression and help create brand identities and assets for our clients.

·         Brainstorm initial ideas and carry them through to concept development and visualisations—ultimately taking the expression through to a system based on strategy, principles and final implementation.

·         Manage the delivery of brand identities, printed and digital assets and brand manuals to our standard of excellence.

·         High level of attention to detail, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality design across all projects.

·         Collaborate closely with designers, photographers, videographers and other creative professionals to ensure that the creative direction aligns with the brand's objectives.

·         Oversee the conceptualization and development of creative assets, including but not limited to printed publications, advertisements, websites, social media content, videos, and more.

·         Know when to follow design rules, and when to break them.

Project management and job costing

·         Quoting, estimating and delegating required effort, ensuring optimal resource allocation for design projects.

·         Oversee multiple studio projects, maintain quality control, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery, all while nurturing a positive team culture.

·         Manage and maintain client communications, ensuring the client is kept up to date on project status at all times.

·         Build relationships with internal stakeholders and manage external supplier and vendor relationships, maintaining high standards throughout.

Leadership and development

·         Provide guidance, leadership, training and creative advice to the design team, ensuring that the design work meets high standards of quality and creativity.

·         Oversee quality control, including proofing, reviewing, creative output and project processes.

·         Foster a collaborative and innovative design culture within the team, promoting excellence in design execution, providing clear direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback ensuring that the final output aligns with the project's goals.

·         Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to develop outstanding creative work that delivers above client expectations.

·         Contribute to agency culture by encouraging a vibrant, fun and hard working environment; support a team-focused and positive approach to all briefs and pitches, plus deliver innovation, proactive and constructive responses for all projects briefed.

·         Manage and communicate growth opportunities and innovative ideas to the Leadership Team.

·         Team training and development

·         Stay up-to-date with current trends in the world of design / art / fashion / creativity / culture and bring that information and enthusiasm for popular culture into the design studio everyday

·         Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and partnerships that enhance the design workflow and capabilities.

Skills and Experience Required

·         Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of experience

·         100% credible in our core discipline of graphic design and motion graphics

·         A curious thinker with the desire to challenge, surprise and stretch everyone around you.

·         Have a generous and collaborative nature, giving others space and encouragement to grow.

·         Have the awareness to lead by example and always be willing to roll up your sleeves.

·         Have a mature and perspective personality – able to read and understand complex situations and others motivations.

·         Never afraid to offer an opinion or ask others theirs.

·         Outstanding design skill, excellent command of all relevant graphic design and layout software

·         including Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

·         Strong planning and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple projects in cross-functional collaboration