Lead Designer | London, UK

Lead Designer

Davies Consulting London, United Kingdom

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Home Office, United Kingdom

Reporting To: Group Head of Creative

Description

Exciting opportunity for a Lead Designer to work in a collaborative and supportive environment within Davies\’ marketing and communications team. Reporting to the Group Head of Creative, you will lead the development and execution of design concepts for the brand across multiple channels, including employer branding.

Your Responsibilities

1. Lead the team in brand creative development, including guideline creation and adherence.
2. Provide daily direction to the design team, ensuring creative outputs align with visual identity and branding standards.
3. Guide team members on branding guidelines, supporting their application in various projects.
4. Lead campaign concepting and prioritize design tasks with the team.
5. Manage projects using Monday.com.
6. Work across diverse media such as photography, illustration, animation, and video to produce innovative, on-brand creative content.
7. Collaborate with fellow designers to develop creative solutions.
8. Mentor a team of creatives across the UK, US, and India, fostering a collaborative environment and providing constructive feedback.
9. Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
10. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to inspire new ideas and creative strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Experience as a graphic designer in-house or at an agency.
2. Graphic design qualification or equivalent.
3. Strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
4. Excellent layout and typography skills.
5. Preferred experience in insurance or professional services sectors.
6. A portfolio demonstrating creativity and attention to detail.
7. Ability to interpret briefs independently and produce relevant creative work.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
9. Positive, energetic team player with a passion for innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
10. Skills in video editing and animation.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including women, underrepresented groups, and those with diverse identities.

Benefits

• Reward platform with discounts at over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Well-being centre
• Recognition programs
• Paid fertility treatments
• Fostering a friendly and inclusive workplace
• Pension scheme with 5% matched contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Training, development, and professional qualifications

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