Design Lead in Harrow

About Moneybox

At Moneybox, our mission is to give everyone the means to get more out of life. We\’re guided by our belief that wealth isn\’t about the money, it\’s about the means to more – more freedom, opportunities, possibilities, and peace of mind. Moneybox is an award‑winning wealth‑management platform, helping over one and a half million people build wealth throughout their lives, whether they’re saving and investing, buying their first home, or planning for retirement.

Job Brief

We’re looking for an experienced Design Lead to join our growing team and take our brand and creative function to new heights. As a designer with impeccable craft, an eye for detail, and a passion for branding and creative‑led advertising, you will oversee the strategic development and end‑to‑end execution of all brand and creative design initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• As the most senior designer on the Brand and Creative team, you’ll be responsible for the Moneybox visual identity, setting the bar for what good looks like and designing assets that are beautifully crafted and commercially effective.
• Collaborate with copywriters, motion designers, and other cross‑functional stakeholders (UI, Content, Product) to oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of advertisements, content, and other design assets. You will ensure the design team is deeply involved throughout the project lifecycle, through excellent stakeholder management and the production of creative response presentations, mood boards, and storyboards.
• As a leader in the Brand and Creative Team, you’ll inspire your reports, the wider team, and the business as a whole.
• Manage a small team of designers, taking responsibility for their output and career development while allocating resources effectively to balance high‑priority business needs.
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions, pitch sessions, and cross‑functional design sharing to align on concept and execution.
• Act as a brand guardian, maintaining and evolving brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint, and supporting the Head of Brand and Creative as a primary point of contact across the business.
• Oversee the organisation of design assets and establish design workflows, processes, and tools (including AI) to maximise speed, quality, and output.
• Manage external freelancers, providing clear creative direction so output aligns with brand standards.
• Track design and advertising performance against KPIs, using data to iterate, test, and optimise creative solutions for maximum commercial impact.
• Champion the brand, influencing and inspiring designers across Moneybox to deliver polished, accessible, and magical brand experiences.

Who You Are

• Have 8+ years of experience in Brand and Creative design, capable of working both conceptually and hands‑on.
• Possess a portfolio of beautifully crafted designs spanning digital, print, and advertising.
• Demonstrate mastery of brand design principles, tools and methodologies, ensuring high quality in every deliverable.
• Have strong conceptual skills, considering motion, copy and design in a holistic view.
• Bring 2+ years of management experience, mentoring designers for success.
• Offer strong project and stakeholder management skills, balancing creativity with commercial pragmatism.
• Communicate clearly, articulating design rationale effectively across the business.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, using lightweight processes and quick iteration.
• Own your work, obsessing over detail while remaining curious and eager to learn.
• Use enthusiasm and a positive mindset to inspire and motivate the team.
• Share a passion for the FinTech industry and helping people build wealth.
• Are not afraid to speak your mind and challenge the status quo.

What’s In It For You?

• Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, award‑winning company.
• Work with a friendly team of highly motivated individuals.
• Be in an environment where you are listened to and can have an impact.
• Thriving collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Company shares and pension scheme.
• Hybrid working environment and home‑office furniture allowance.
• Personal annual learning and development budget.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and Gympass subscription.
• Enhanced parental pay and leave.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days added with length of service.
• Office in London, near the Oxo Tower.

Our Commitment to DE&I

At Moneybox, we promote, support and celebrate inclusion, diversity and equity for all, so that everyone can bring their full selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and that if our team is representative of our community of customers, we can better support their needs. To ensure our recruitment processes provide an equal opportunity for all applicants, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make. We are open‑minded and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure all applicants can present their full self and potential.

Working Policy

We have a hybrid policy that includes 2 days from our London office and 3 from home. If the role states it is either hybrid or remote, candidates must be based within the UK.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role and we cannot consider overseas applications.

Please Read Before You Apply

Please note if offered a position, the offer is conditional and subject to the receipt of satisfactory pre‑employment checks which we will conduct such as criminal record and adverse credit history checks. As a regulated financial business, an adverse financial history could impact your suitability for the role. If you are aware of anything that could affect your suitability for the role, please let us know in advance.

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If you are unsuccessful in your application, we may keep your details on file so that we can tell you about other suitable vacancies which may be of interest to you when they arise in the future.

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