Associate Design Director

Join to apply for the Associate Design Director role at StudioXAG | B Corp3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Associate Design Director role at StudioXAG | B CorpGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big storiesWe are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London and Amsterdam that believe in business as a force for good.We create exciting experiences for some of the world\’s best known brands, telling stories that touch every corner of the globe. Luckily for us, we have a diverse team of conceptual thinkers, creative dreamers and inquisitive makers that help make this happen.They’re our core. They make us tick, inspire us, push us to be better.Now we want to hear from you.The RoleStudio XAG is looking for an Associate Design Director to deliver world class creative projects that Studio XAG are known for.Reporting into our Associate Creative Director, you’ll be joining a design team of 18 in a vibrant, exciting, and creative environment in our London office. You will have the opportunity to work with great brands on interesting projects; you will be responsible for delivering brilliant creative on a broad range of design projects for the business.Parental leave has been the catalyst for StudioXAG looking for a new ADD to join the team, and so we are looking for someone to join us on a fixed term contract for 6-9 months.RequirementsWho exactly are we looking for?We’re looking for a bold, fast and fearless design leader who has a hunger for creating inspiring and beautiful work.The Ideal Candidate WillBe highly creativeHave the ability to tell stories and pull together narrativeBe a great communicatorBe a true team playerBe a fantastic organiserHave a strong eye for detailBe a talented creative problem solverIdeal Experience10+ years hands on design or creative experience in creative retailSeasoned industry player with varied client-facing experienceExcellent understanding of the world of retail and brand experience and the design and production processDesign or Creative leadership in brand or in agencyAbility to train designers on design programs and design skillsConcept creation and brand storytelling across diverse retail and experiential touchpointsCreating and delivering presentations to senior brand stakeholdersClient liaison, account management or in-house client experienceGreat creative problem solving skillsLeadership qualities and a hunger to deliver the best resultsSkills & ResponsibilitiesCreative / Design DirectionDefining the creative strategy on your projects and accountsCrafting inspiring concepts that respond to a client brief with a WOWWorking closely alongside designers to guide them to create show stopping workCreating and delivering storytelling presentations and pitchesEnsuring clarity of concept as the design develops and evolves with client feedbackStrong understanding of materials and fabrication processesAwareness of how to design work that can be built within a client\’s budgetWorking closely with the Associate Creative Director to push the boundaries of creative and elevate the projects creativelyProject & Account LeadershipDissecting briefs and diagnosing client needsLiaising with the Design Studio Project Managers to provide clarity on scope and resources required to deliver the project successfullyStrategising project delivery to ensure the project is delivered on time and to a high qualityFrom briefing through to final delivery, be the lead and trusted advisor for clients throughout the process for all areas of design & creative strategyClient communication, expectation management and feedbackIdentify, strategise and deliver on opportunities for growth and development of key accounts. Eg. expansion of services offered with key clientAccountable for comprehensive and complete handovers of your projects through to in-house teams or external production (when required)Leadership / TrainingTraining teams on design programs, design skills, soft skills and creative skillsWorking with freelance designers and external agencies to deliver creative to the same level of quality as expected when working with in-house teamsIndustry KnowledgeA deep understanding of brands, with thorough knowledge of luxury, beauty, lifestyle sectors and the wider industry, consumer and cultural context. Using this insight to understand and frame our clients objectives and business challenges to build relevant, purposeful and inspiring strategic approaches for clients, and sell them at a high level, as a trusted advisorTool KnowledgeStrong knowledge of Sketchup & Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & rendering software (ideally V Ray)Additional knowledge/experience working with other 3D Modelling and rendering software is ideal eg. C4D/Rhino/Unreal/Enscape etcUnderstanding of tools and processes that blend digital and physical is beneficial – eg Motion capture technology / Spark ARExcellent understanding of spatial designGmail / Google DriveSlack (or other similar communication tools)BenefitsLocation:We currently work a hybrid model; 3 days a week from our East London studio in E10 and 2 flexible days. Our normal working hours are 9am – 6pm but flexible working hours and days are available.Some Of Our BenefitsGross profit-related annual bonus schemeWorkplace pension25 days holiday (inc 3 days taken during Christmas closure) + Bank Holidays0.5 paid days off per month to get inspiredInternational research budgets and tripsAll-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membershipSpill mental health supportFlexible and remote working availableSalary: £60-70k DOE. Please state expectations on application.Parental leave has been the catalyst for StudioXAG looking for a new ADD to join the team, and so we are looking for someone to join us on a fixed term contract for 6-9 monthsBelonging And Inclusivity At StudioXAGStudioXAG is a business that strives for equality for all its people. 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