Design Manager

Ambition; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ambition is seeking a Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment to lead brand direction and elevate the firm’s design across global offices. You will work with partners and senior leaders to shape campaigns and thought leadership while guiding a talented design team to deliver high‑impact visuals.

You will steward the visual identity, oversee pitches, client campaigns and digital content, and drive innovative design solutions in a professional services

Qualificações

• Significant design leadership experience in professional services, corporate, or agency settings.
• Strong ability to manage brand identity and evolve visual campaigns across locations.
• Proven track record leading in-house design teams and mentoring designers.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding creative work at high standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor and develop a small in-house design team.
• Guard and evolve the firm's visual brand across international offices.
• Deliver high-profile creative projects including pitches and campaigns.
• Collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders on design strategies.
• Present concepts to senior audiences and oversee multimedia production.
• Manage external agencies, budgets and timely delivery of projects.

Conhecimentos

Brand management

Leadership

Visual storytelling

Team mentoring

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Principal Consultant - Senior Legal BD, Marketing & Communications Recruitment

Are you a creative leader who thrives on shaping brands, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering standout design work that makes a real commercial impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded international law firm in a pivotal role, taking ownership of a respected global brand and leading the creative direction of the business. Combining strategic influence with hands‑on creativity, you'll work closely with partners and senior leaders across the firm, driving major campaigns, enhancing the firm's visual identity and leading a talented design team.

With international reach, a collaborative culture and a genuine commitment to innovation, this role offers the chance to make your mark in a firm where design is recognised as a key part of business success.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a small in-house design team
• Acting as the firm's visual brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all marketing and business communications
• Managing the firm's brand identity and driving its evolution across international offices
• Delivering high-profile creative projects including pitches, client campaigns, thought leadership and strategic initiatives
• Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to develop impactful visual communications
• Presenting creative concepts and design strategies to senior audiences
• Overseeing the production of digital content, photography, video and animation
• Managing relationships with external agencies, suppliers and freelancers
• Driving quality and consistency across all branded materials
• Managing budgets and ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time
• Identifying and implementing new technologies, tools and design innovations
• Supporting the firm's wider marketing, business development and client engagement objectives

About You

• Significant design experience gained within a professional services, corporate or agency environment
• Strong understanding of brand management and visual storytelling
• Experience leading and developing a design team
• Passionate about delivering outstanding creative work and maintaining exceptional standards