Creative Design Jobs

  This business is looking for a Design Director to join their team on a maternity cover. They are looking for a candidate who would be interested in spearheading design across the London and EMEA offices and with the Creative Director, you will be driving the business' creative strategy accordingly. In projects that range from designing work for big consumer brands, government clients, as well as leading NGOs, you will ensure that outcomes are on-brand, and incorporating current design trends. This role will give the right person the chance to make a real impact, leading a brilliant design team (print and digital) for some of the most influential organisations and businesses globally.

This business is well-known in the communications world for it's unrivalled contacts across public affairs, healthcare, sustainability, and FTSE100. They provide bespoke and high-level counsel and solutions for UK and global clients. This opportunity would suit someone who loves leading teams and overseeing design for bold, creative, and impactful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of all design campaigns and projects
• Remain current on emerging trends
• Spearhead creative growth within the business and lead the design team across print and digital
• Work with department heads and produce print, social, video, broadcast, and design products
• Communicate cross-functionally to understand creative and design needs
• Advise major client accounts
• Generate new biz and pitch when required
• Be a big part of the leadership and coach team members to reach their potential

Requirements

• At Director level, or Associate Director looking to take a step up
• Design experience across a few areas such as branding, digital, editorial, motion, graphics, etc
• Passionate about design for the communications industry
• Knowledge of the PR industry or experience in a PR/comms agency setting would be beneficial
• 12 months availability is ideal, but this can be negotiated
• Current portfolio to be submitted with your application

Salary: £70-80k depending on experience

 Calling all presentation designers and visual storytellers! Are you looking for an in-house position for a leading and forward-thinking business and the chance to deliver impact for global clients? Read on...

**remote or freelance options available**

My client specialises in strategic research and insights for leading brands in the UK and US. The global team is around 45 people and offers a range of services that touch on some of the most well-known consumer and business challenges. They put human experience at the heart of their work and are always looking to keep work fresh, interesting and ground-breaking.

This role involves owning and elevating how research and insights is communicated via highly important PowerPoint presentations and creating work that delivers true impact on consumers and reaches business objectives. Some of their clients include Spotify, British Gas, Diageo and more big names...

You will work directly with senior team members to refine and elevate the company's visual presence across social media and other channels. You will have complete ownership over this area and of design for the UK business, bringing a network of freelance designers to support the business and clients when necessary. This a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious designer who wants to take on more responsibility, get some great brands on your portfolio, and be a trusted creative force globally.

The job

• Create effective and top-tier presentations that deliver results
• Help ground-breaking research land and create impact for some of our society's biggest issues and challenges
• Custom graphics: icons, infographics, diagrams
• Be a clear voice for design in the business and champion creativity
• Lead training and upskill the research team
• Manage a freelance team when needed
• Take ownership of the company's visual identity
• Collaborate with New York office and report into their Head of Storytelling

The ideal candidate

• 4-5 years experience in design with related degree
• PowerPoint expertise and some experience in Google Slides
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Any photography experience is a bonus!

Other info

• Hybrid working
• Super flexi working options
• Strong emphasis on culture and work life balance. Team has a family feel
• Sabbaticals after length of service
• Revamped health and wellness strategy

Salary: £40-50k depending on experience

Please email TasminKhin@melburywood.com for more information or a confidential chat.