At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative projects from strategy to execution, pushing boundaries in design.
- Company: Global branding studio known for innovative and impactful design.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, personal training budgets, and a three-month sabbatical.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and creative collaboration.
- Why this job: Join industry leaders and make a real impact on brand identity and design.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Designer or Design Director with a strong portfolio.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
This branding studio is not just strategic; it’s global too. Working on a real mix of visual and verbal identity, UX/UI design all the way through to film, photography, and environment branding, this is the sort of place that will keep you on your toes in the best way possible. They’re industry leaders here, and now they’re on the hunt for a Design Director who has the conviction to challenge the status quo and who believes in the power that a great brand with even greater design can have.
The Role
You’ll own the creative outcome across brand creation and rebrands, setting direction from the earliest strategic thinking through to final execution, and holding the standard for creative ambition across the studio. This is hands‑on creative leadership, not oversight, so you’ll bring together strategists, writers, designers, creative technologists and client partners to make integrated work across both digital and physical applications. The remit is design‑led and conceptually driven: identity systems that commit fully to a single idea and are built to scale. Part of your job is to push the work until it’s genuinely great, and to make the people around you braver whilst you do it.
The Package
- £65,000 – £70,000
- Hybrid working: three days a week in the studio
- Certified B Corp
- Personal training budgets and career coaching
- Three‑month sabbatical after four years
- Private medical insurance & mental health support
- Enhanced pension, maternity, paternity packages
The Person
You’re a Senior Designer or Design Director from a craft‑driven branding studio, most likely a London independent or challenger. Your portfolio is distinctive, concept‑first identity work built to scale: brand creation and rebrands rather than campaigns. You lead across the full arc of a project and bring strategists and writers with you. You have a clear point of view, and you relish challenging clients.
Design Director employer: Craft Agency Ltd
As a Manchester-born streetwear and lifestyle brand, we pride ourselves on our vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our founder-led approach ensures that every team member has a voice in shaping the brand's future, while our commitment to employee growth is reflected in flexible working hours and performance-related bonuses. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our exciting journey towards becoming a leading brand in the industry.
