Design Manager

Design Manager Inside IR35 3 month contract Scotland - Location Flexible Harvey Nash's public sector client is seeking a Design Manager to lead a multidisciplinary design team. This role will see you managing a team delivering a wide range of creative outputs from large-scale digital learning resources and publications to branding, campaigns and microsites. You will oversee the full design production process, working closely with internal stakeholders to scope, prioritise and deliver high-quality outputs aligned to strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of designers, ensuring effective workload planning and delivery Oversee end-to-end design production, from brief through to final output Act as the primary point of contact for internal clients, managing expectations, timelines and deliverables Maintain and develop brand standards across a wide range of materials Manage external design suppliers where required Provide expert design advice to senior stakeholders Support team development through coaching and mentoring Key Requirements Strong experience managing design teams in a fast-paced environment Proven track record delivering end-to-end design projects Experience developing and applying brand guidelines Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) Understanding of accessibility requirements within the public sector Desirable Experience within public sector, health, social care or education Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g. Umbraco) Experience managing external suppliers To From Record Yes No Always use these settings TPBN1_UKTJ