Design Director

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Guildford is seeking a Design Director to oversee the end-to-end design process. The role focuses on managing design workflows, setting creative direction, and enhancing brand identity across various platforms. In 2025, the position will shift to emphasize UI/UX, allowing for deeper engagement in digital product design. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior design role, proficiency in design tools, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior design or creative role.
• Strong portfolio of branding, web, and digital design projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and inspire the design team.
• Oversee creative projects from concept to execution.
• Partner with senior leadership to align design with business goals.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Aesthetics

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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This Design Director role will oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, they will set the creative direction, manage design workflows, and refine brand identity across web, marketing, and user experience. As the role evolves in 2025, UI/UX will become a greater focus, allowing for deeper involvement in digital product design and user experience enhancements.

Location: Guildford (On-site) with some Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development – Manage, mentor, and inspire the design team, fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Creative Strategy – Translate business concepts into strong visual identities, ensuring consistency across branding, web, and marketing campaigns.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with senior leadership and department heads to align design with business goals.
• Project Oversight – Oversee creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• External Agency Management – Maintain and develop relationships with external design, branding, and UX agencies.
• UI/UX Integration – Work towards incorporating user experience best practices into digital platforms in 2025 and beyond.
• Market & Trend Analysis – Stay ahead of industry trends, using insights to enhance design effectiveness.

Who They’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior design or creative role, with a strong portfolio of branding, web, and digital design projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard design tools.
• Creative thinker with a strong eye for aesthetics, capable of turning concepts into compelling visuals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Passion for UI/UX and digital experiences, with an interest in expanding into user experience design.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to lead discussions and present ideas.

Please do apply to be considered. Each CV will be reviewed and those suitable will be contacted.