JOB PURPOSE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a brand guardian, and master brand guidelines to suggest, define and identify what is on/off brand
- Continuously be aware of the teams workload, and when necessary, help define design briefs
- Lead and develop Senior Designers and wider team aligned with company and Design Department needs
- Look for efficiencies in the design and production process to make sure projects are on budget
- Ensure projects are delivered on time
- Work with the Design Director setting the direction for different campaigns involved in their scope of work
- Delegate appropriately, alongside provision of direction and support. Demonstrate good judgement when being more hands-on is necessary to set teams up for success
- Maintain a good knowledge of the latest industry design trends and benchmarks, and regularly share insights with their team
- Gain and maintain global reach and knowledge of the work of other lines of business.
- Understand and can articulate user journeys and the synergy between the different touch points, ensuring consistency
- Be constant support to the team, acting as an advocate for DEPT® values.
- Undertake any other duties as required and in response to business needs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience managing successful design teams
- Working knowledge of design software; Adobe, Sketch, Figma.
- A strong working knowledge of on and off-line design, brand development and the creative process
- Fine eye for detail
- Strong communication and presentation skills to peers and clients to be perceived as a design thought leader
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver constructive feedback, even in difficult situations, in a sensitive and professional manner
- Solid understanding across other design disciplines - Brand, Business and Product Design
- Experience carrying out strategic opportunity discovery work within a design practice that creates value for our Clients
- Demonstrates credibility at this level when liaising with departments and stakeholders, such as UX Designers, Developers and Clients
- Holistic approach to copy and design to see how an overall piece of communication is being delivered.
WE OFFER:
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A flexible, hybrid working policy
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Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
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Full dental and healthcare cover starting from Day 1
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15 days paid holiday (plus Public Holidays).
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Refreshments are provided in the office all week
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Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organized activities and celebrations.
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Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
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Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
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Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT®.
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A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified
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The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
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Global annual
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