Design Lead

WONGDOODY; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design innovation company in London is seeking a Design Lead to drive design initiatives for major clients. The role involves leading creative teams, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring high-quality design solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, exceptional design skills, and proficiency in industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This is an excellent opportunity to push creative boundaries in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Competitive pension package

Flexible summer hours

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a design role.
• Experience working on large-scale digital builds.
• Experience leading design teams from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision for key projects, delivering stunning visual concepts.
• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Mentor designers and communicate decisions passionately.

Skills

Design leadership

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Proficient in Figma

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Animation/prototyping

Design systems expertise

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

ProtoPie

Job description

Overview

We’re the team behind your favourite digital products, and the platforms that power them. We make every moment magical, everywhere. Our team is made up of self-motivated, big thinkers who have a knack for solving problems and find new ways to captivate millions of customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do. Our design focus ranges from websites and mobile apps to entertainment platforms and connectivity devices. We put the user of tomorrow at the centre of everything we do, and we can’t wait to get started on what’s next.

Summary

As Design Lead, you'll be an innovator within our creative team, driving design initiatives for major clients while mentoring junior talent. You'll collaborate across disciplines to deliver solutions that exceed expectations and push creative boundaries. This role requires exceptional design skills and the ability to inspire teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead design vision for key client projects, bringing concepts to life through stunning visual design
• Partner with strategists and technologists to develop creative solutions for business challenges
• Build client relationships, communicating design decisions with passion and purpose
• Guide and mentor designers while fostering their professional growth
• Present design concepts confidently to internal teams and clients
• Ensure design quality and consistency while meeting deadlines
• Contribute to new business pitches and grow existing client relationship
• A design innovator with passion for creating beauty in every project
• A seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience
• A skilled visual storyteller with a portfolio of bold creative thinking
• Experienced in leading designers while fostering collaboration
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)
• A confident communicator who inspires others with your vision
• Someone who embraces challenges to push creative boundaries
• Passionate about creating meaningful, user-centered design with distinctive character

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in animation/prototyping (in ProtoPie)
• Experience working with Figma variables and ideally in a complex design system.
• Experience in working on large-scale digital builds and ideally on a CMS (AEM or similar).
• Experience leading design teams from concept to completion
• Proficiency in design systems, brand identity, and digital experiences
• Background in collaborative, cross-functional agency teams
• A sense of humour!

THE PERKS

We’ll pay you to come work here, because we’re generous like that. On top of your salary, you’ll receive a whole lotta benefits to help keep you healthy, secure, and balanced. You’ll get great medical, and dental insurance, a competitive pension package, travel insurance, and flexible summer hours to name a few.

ABOUT US

We are WongDoody. 2000 innovators, creators and designers in 22 studios across the world.

We create human experiences. Tell big stories for bold clients. Use design to save lives. For the past 30 years, WongDoody has been recognised as one of the most creative and innovative companies by Cannes Lions, Fast Company and EY, among others.

Since our founding, we have won hundreds of global awards for advertising, branding, experience design and strategy, while building a culture that consistently makes WongDoody one of the “Best Places to Work”. We recognise that our people and ourvalues are paramount to our success. Now an Infosys company, our culture remains the same—open, inclusive and curious—rooted in Creative Democracy formed by our founders, Tracy Wong and Patrick Doody.

WongDoody is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer where we are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workspace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We are intentional about creating a space that celebrates, embraces, and also reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

All candidate information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.