Design Director

OLIVER Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in London is seeking a Design Director to lead a talented team and manage the visual identity for client projects. This role involves directing high-quality B2B communications and ensuring design excellence. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for impactful design, strong communication skills, and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. Join us in a dynamic environment focused on creativity and collaboration, driving innovative solutions for our clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing design projects focused on B2B communications.
• Excellent understanding of brand guidelines and graphic design principles.
• Familiarity with various channels and formats relevant to B2B.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers and collaborate with creative and marketing teams.
• Direct and produce high-quality communications for B2B audiences.
• Ensure consistency and excellence in all design outputs.

Skills

Passion for impactful graphics

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage and mentor designers

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

Collaborative skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Design Director

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

About the role:

As a Design Director, you will lead a team of skilled designers, collaborating closely with OLIVER’s creative leadership and the client’s marketing and creative teams. Your role will involve directing and producing high-quality communications tailored for B2B audiences, ensuring consistency and excellence in all outputs.

You will serve as a brand guardian, taking charge of the visual identity for client projects while efficiently managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will drive creative excellence and award-worthy solutions that resonate in the B2B space.

What you will be doing:

You will serve as a brand guardian, taking charge of the visual identity for client projects while efficiently managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will drive creative excellence and award-worthy solutions that resonate in the B2B space.

What you need to be great in this role:

• Passion for impactful graphics, typography, layout, and idea generation.
• Strong communication skills to effectively present and sell ideas suited for B2B audiences.
• Ability to manage, lead, mentor, and develop other designers.
• Excellent understanding of brand guidelines and graphic design principles focused on B2B applications.
• Familiarity with multiple channels and formats, including print, digital, and social media relevant to B2B communications.
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to quickly address project briefs.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign—and familiarity with popular design tools and software as needed.

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.