Design Director

Hitachi, Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Design Director to lead their creative team and develop impactful FMCG packaging solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience with a focus on creative design, particularly in FMCG. Responsibilities include guiding the design process, mentoring designers, and presenting innovative ideas. A strong portfolio and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role, which adopts a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design projects in a design agency, focused on FMCG packaging.
• An impressive portfolio of successful FMCG packaging projects.
• Excellent knowledge of current design trends for effective packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative team to develop impactful design solutions for clients.
• Guide the team in generating diverse design concepts.
• Drive the creation of strong design plans for FMCG packaging.
• Present design ideas clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Motivate designers to achieve their best work.

Skills

FMCG packaging design experience

Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

A Design Director leads our creative team, guiding the design process from start to finish. You will be responsible for coming up with fresh ideas, creating strong and appealing designs, offering expert advice, and inspiring your team.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We've adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Lots of experience leading design projects as a Design Director or similar senior role in a design agency, with a strong focus on FMCG packaging.
• Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator, and the ability to teach others.
• An impressive portfolio showing recent work where you have led successful FMCG packaging projects from start to finish.
• Excellent knowledge of current design trends and what is coming next, applying this to effective packaging design.
• Great communication and presentation skills, able to explain design ideas clearly to clients and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead our creative team to develop new and exciting design solutions that meet client goals.
• Guide the team in exploring many different design ideas to ensure we discover the best ones.
• Develop and push for big, impactful ideas based on design plans and client briefs for packaging.
• Lead the creation of strong and unique design plans, especially for FMCG packaging.
• Work closely with our internal teams and clients, presenting design ideas clearly and with enthusiasm for branding and packaging.
• Guide and motivate other designers, helping them grow and do their best work.

Coley Porter Bell, a WPP company, is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.