Design Director

Marks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is a consumer experience agency seeking an established Design Director to balance exceptional creative thinking with confident client leadership and to shape a flagship account.

This hybrid London role offers ownership of brand design across packaging and related initiatives, with an experienced team and strong client relationships to drive high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading FMCG, packaging and brand design programmes.
• Exceptional client-facing skills and the confidence to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, with a genuine passion for developing talent.
• Outstanding attention to detail and creative craft.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision across packaging and broader brand world initiatives, ensuring every piece strengthens the brand and moves it forward.
• Become a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, building confidence through expertise, strategic thinking and calm authority.
• Shape the culture of the team, empowering designers to take ownership and grow while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Leadership

FMCG packaging

Brand design

Client facing

Mentoring

Craft & detail

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

We're looking for an established Design Director who can balance exceptional creative thinking with confident client leadership, helping shape the future of a flagship account while inspiring the people around them to produce their best work.

If you thrive on ownership, enjoy being trusted by clients, and want to lead work that millions of consumers interact with every day, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

This is a hybrid working role based at our London studio.

Why this role?

Few opportunities offer the chance to become such an integral part of a globally recognised brand.

This is not a role where you'll be one step removed from decision-making. You'll be a trusted partner to the client, helping influence the direction of a category-leading brand and playing a critical role in shaping its future.

You'll inherit a highly respected account with strong relationships already in place, surrounded by an experienced team who know the brand inside out and genuinely care about producing outstanding work, as the brand itself continues to evolve across new products, occasions, channels and consumer experiences, creating a steady flow of diverse and creatively rewarding challenges.

The Impact You'll Have

You'll lead the creative vision across packaging and broader brand world initiatives, ensuring every piece of work strengthens the brand and drives it forward.

You'll become a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, building confidence through your expertise, strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex conversations with calm authority.

Beyond the work itself, you'll be instrumental in shaping the culture of the team.

You'll create an environment where designers are empowered to take ownership, stretch their abilities and grow their careers, while maintaining the high standards expected on a world-class account.

The team values openness, honesty and mutual support. Success here isn't about being the loudest voice in the room. It's about building trust, bringing people with you and creating the conditions for others to succeed.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience leading FMCG, packaging and brand design programmes.
• A deep understanding of how brands come to life on pack and beyond.
• Exceptional client-facing skills and the confidence to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• The ability to guide clients through challenging conversations while maintaining trust and credibility.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, with a genuine passion for developing talent.
• Outstanding attention to detail and creative craft.
• A calm, resilient and optimistic mindset.

Why Join Us?

Because opportunities to lead a brand of this scale and significance rarely come along.

You'll have the freedom to influence creative direction, the support of an experienced team, the trust of long-standing clients, and the opportunity to leave a genuine mark on one of the most recognised brands in the marketplace.

For the right Design Director, this isn't just another account. It's a career-defining opportunity.

About Propelis: Marks and Equator are part of Propelis Group. Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: