Deputy Design Director

Careers in design; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design company in Gloucestershire seeks a Deputy Design Director to support the Creative Director in managing fabric and wallpaper design projects. This newly created role emphasizes creative excellence and project organization. The ideal candidate will possess skills in design and digital print production, along with strong communication and project management capabilities. The position offers a salary of around £60k and an open discussion regarding additional benefits.

Benefits

Salary around £60k

Open to discussing benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in design and digital print production.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director on fabric and wallpaper designs.
• Maintain the flow of design development continuously.
• Work with technician using AVA print software.
• Create colourways in the company palette.
• Organize and oversee production stages.

Skills

Design and digital print production

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Tools

AVA print software

Job description

Overview

Our client is a British company specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality wallpapers and fabrics and known for its unique and artistic designs that often draw inspiration from historical patterns and natural elements. Working from its base in Gloucestershire, where it has a showroom and a manufacturing facility, the company emphasizes the use of traditional printing techniques along with AVA CAD/CAM to produce their wallpapers and fabrics. They operate vertically ensuring control from initial contact through to final print. Looking ahead and their plans for growth, they have identified the need to bring in a Deputy Design Director. As the right hand to the Creative Director, you will play a key role in managing projects and collections, keeping up the momentum and introducing a more organised and seamless design process. You will be ensuring that design output meets the highest standards of creativity, innovation, and usability. As this is a newly created role it will evolve around the successful candidate's skillset.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Creative Director on the development of fabric and wallpaper designs
• Keeping the flow of design development running throughout the year
• Working with their experienced technician in AVA print software
• Devising colourways in the company palette
• Organising and overseeing eventual production

Skills and Experience

• Experience on design and digital print production
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to creative excellence and innovation

Benefits

In return they are offering a salary of c£60k and are open to discussing a benefits package on top