Art Director of Design

Ceridian HCM, Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global human capital management company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Art Director of Design. In this role, you will lead creative projects and collaborate with teams to enhance brand identity through innovative designs. You should have over 8 years of experience in design, proven leadership skills, and expertise in Adobe tools. This position offers excellent professional growth opportunities and a commitment to employee wellness and satisfaction.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Volunteering programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in design or creative direction.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand and campaign work.
• Proven leadership experience managing creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of creative concepts across campaigns.
• Translate strategic objectives into visual narratives.
• Ensure design excellence across all creative touchpoints.

Skills

Creative direction

Brand development

Team leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

About the opportunity

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Dayforce is seeking a new Art Director of Design to join our in-house Creative Studio. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the evolving Dayforce brand through bold design and creative storytelling.

Combining hands‑on design expertise with strategic leadership and AI experimentation, you’ll collaborate closely with our internal creative and marketing teams, as well as external agency partners, to produce work that reflects our values and elevates our brand. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore how AI tools and emerging technologies can elevate design production and creative innovation. We want you to do the work you’re meant to do.

What you’ll get to do

• Lead the development and execution of creative concepts across brand campaigns, marketing initiatives, and product communications.
• Translate strategic objectives into compelling visual narratives and design systems that reinforce and build the Dayforce brand.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, communications, and product teams to ensure design excellence across all creative touchpoints.
• Partner with external agencies and production vendors to deliver best‑in‑class creative.
• Champion innovation in design by integrating emerging technologies and AI‑driven tools into creative workflows.
• Ensure all creative work adheres to brand guidelines, visual standards, and accessibility best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Skills and experience we value

• 8+ years of professional experience in design or creative direction, with a strong portfolio showcasing brand and campaign work.
• Proven leadership experience managing and inspiring creative teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with Figma or other collaborative design tools.
• Strong understanding of brand systems, typography, composition, and digital design principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience experimenting with or implementing AI tools in the creative process is an asset.
• Ability to balance creative vision with strategic business objectives.

What would make you stand out

• Experience leading large‑scale brand transformations or global campaign rollouts.
• A strong creative point of view with the ability to push boundaries while maintaining brand integrity.
• Hands‑on motion design or video storytelling experience.
• A deep curiosity for emerging design trends, generative AI tools, and new creative technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines—working fluidly with writers, marketers, and product designers.
• A passion for mentoring and developing design talent to elevate the collective creative output.
• Experience building scalable design systems or visual identity frameworks for complex brands.
• Strong strategic thinking, balancing creativity with business impact and user engagement.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares, we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.