Creative Design Lead in Crawley, West Sussex

Design Lead
Location: Outskirts of Crawley
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 DOE

Are you ready to lead a creative team in an award-winning manufacturing business that\’s continuing to grow and innovate?

Lloyd Recruitment Services is excited to be partnering with an award-winning manufacturer, in their search for a Design Lead.

This is a standout opportunity to head up an established in-house design team, drive creative strategy, and contribute at board level. You\’ll oversee the end-to-end design process-from initial concept through to final production-while collaborating closely with leading UK and international retailers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and inspire a talented in-house creative team
• Set and drive design strategy across all product ranges
• Be the main point of contact for key retail clients on all design matters
• Oversee concept creation, artwork sign-off, and production handover
• Ensure brand, packaging, and visual standards are met with precision
• Spot market trends and materials to keep products fresh and competitive
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape product development and creative direction

What We\’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior design role within FMCG or a related sector
• Strong team management background-agency or in-house
• Experience working with major UK retailers, from concept to shelf
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficiency in 3D rendering software is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of packaging production, cutter guides, and compliance
• A commercial mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and confident juggling multiple projects
• Must be driver due to location

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Monday-Friday working hours
• Excellent progression opportunities

Why Join?

• Join a growing, award-winning home goods manufacturer with strong UK and international retail relationships
• Influence high-level creative decisions and help shape the future of the brand
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with real opportunities for progression

Why Join?

• Join a growing, award-winning home goods manufacturer with strong UK and international retail relationships
• Influence high-level creative decisions and help shape the future of the brand
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with real opportunities for progression

Refer a friend and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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