Design Manager

Illuminate Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the creation of digital, interactive and publication-based assets for a global professional audience. The role is hybrid with three days on site in West End, London, and will combine campaigns, learning content, brand development and publication design.

You will manage design workflows, collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers, develop templates and design systems, and ensure accessibility, usability and

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital design, publication layout and interactive design capability.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for prototyping and digital layout.
• Understanding of UX principles and accessibility standards for digital content.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Designing digital graphics for web, email, social media and online campaigns.
• Creating interactive visuals and user-friendly layouts for e-learning modules and digital courses.
• Leading the design and layout of research reports, white papers and data-rich publications.
• Visualising charts, insights and complex information in clear, engaging formats.
• Developing templates, design systems and visual frameworks to support internal teams.
• Ensuring all digital and print content aligns with brand standards and user experience.
• Evolving the organisation’s visual identity across corporate learning and research sectors.
• Managing design workflows, external suppliers and freelance creatives from brief through to delivery.

Skills

Interactive design

UX principles

Brand development

Project management

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Job description

Hybrid - 3 days a week on site in West End

We are delighted to be working with a respected organisation operating at the intersection of research, learning and professional development who are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the creation of digital, interactive and publication‑based visual assets.

This is a role for a designer who enjoys variety — someone who can move confidently between digital campaigns, interactive learning content, brand development and high‑quality publication design. You’ll play a central part in shaping how the organisation presents itself to a global professional audience.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing digital graphics for web, email, social media and online campaigns
• Creating interactive visuals and user‑friendly layouts for e‑learning modules, digital courses and online learning journeys
• Leading the design and layout of research reports, white papers and data‑rich publications
• Visualising charts, insights and complex information in clear, engaging formats
• Developing templates, design systems and visual frameworks to support internal teams
• Ensuring all digital and print content aligns with brand standards and delivers an excellent user experience
• Evolving the organisation’s visual identity to reflect its mission and position within the corporate learning and research sector
• Managing design workflows, external suppliers and freelance creatives from brief through to delivery

What you’ll bring

• A strong portfolio demonstrating digital design, publication layout and interactive design capability
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for prototyping and digital layout
• Understanding of UX principles and accessibility standards for digital content
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work calmly under pressure

Why this role stands out

• Opportunity to shape and grow a respected corporate brand
• Blend of digital, interactive, publication and brand‑led design work
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking environment supporting a global HR community