Brand Design Lead - JustGiving

Blackbaud; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Greater London seeks a Senior Brand Design Lead to shape its visual identity. The ideal candidate will blend strategic creative direction with hands-on design delivery, collaborating with a small design team and cross-functional partners. Responsibilities include setting brand direction, overseeing design workflows, and coaching team members. A strong portfolio and experience in managing multiple projects are essential qualifications. This role offers an inclusive work environment and opportunities for mentorship.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in brand or design roles with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Experience in leading or mentoring designers.
• Strong knowledge of web design principles, accessibility, and UX.
• Proven collaboration with cross-functional partners and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative direction for the brand.
• Lead and support the design team through planning and delivery.
• Partner with teams to deliver standout creative.
• Own and evolve brand governance.
• Plan and manage design workflows.
• Coach and develop the design team.

Skills

Strategic creative leadership

Hands-on design execution

Mentoring designers

Managing multiple projects

Knowledge of design tools

Web design principles

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Canva

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a Brand Design Lead, and you will shape and evolve JustGiving’s visual identity at a pivotal moment of investment in our brand. Our UK‑based Brand team at JustGiving champions our mission by shaping how our brand shows up in the world and how we connect with fundraisers and donors. As brand design lead, you’ll set and evolve our visual identity, ensuring it is distinctive, consistent, and impactful across every touchpoint.

This is a senior role that blends strategic creative direction with hands‑on design delivery, working closely with a small design team and cross‑functional partners to bring our brand to life at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set the creative direction for JustGiving’s brand, ensuring a clear and consistent visual & verbal identity across channels.
• Lead and support the design team through planning, delivery, prioritisation and quality oversight while contributing hands‑on design work.
• Partner with marketing, product, content, and external agencies to deliver standout creative for campaigns and key brand moments.
• Own and evolve brand governance including guidelines, templates, and the brand hub.
• Plan and manage design workflows, budgets, and delivery using agile ways of working.
• Coach and develop the design team and our wider teams, demonstrating the influence of brand strategy.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior‑level experience in brand or design roles with a strong portfolio across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Proven ability to combine strategic creative leadership with hands‑on design execution.
• Experience leading or mentoring designers, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Experience in managing multiple projects & team workflows in an agile environment.
• Strong working knowledge of design tools (including Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects & Canva).
• A strong understanding and experience of web design principles, accessibility and UX.

Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.