Design Manager

Elegant Clutter Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative studio in Warwick is seeking a Design Manager to inspire creativity and lead a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a creative environment, strong skills in Adobe software, and a proven portfolio. Responsibilities include setting creative direction and ensuring operational efficiency. Join a team focused on creating exceptional artwork experiences for hospitality spaces. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of art collections and collaborate with talented professionals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a creative studio environment with management experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong creative thinking and originality.
• Strength in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, understanding of digital print processes.
• Experience guiding or managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers and artists to produce imaginative and refined work.
• Set creative direction for projects and elevate the team's output.
• Improve process efficiency while maintaining creativity.
• Translate client briefs into compelling strategies and presentations.

Skills

Creative thinking

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Excellent communication

Project leadership

Job description

Vickers Neal Recruitment are delighted to be working with Elegant Clutter based at their site in Leamington Spa. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager

Elegant Clutter work with high end hotels and restaurants and provide a bespoke service to clients both within the UK and overseas.

"At Elegant Clutter we believe that art can be anything. We also believe that anything is possible. So, we created Art Story, an international art consultancy that knows no limits. We are building a team that will help grow Elegant Clutter's art and sculpture business on a global scale."

Are you a design leader who can inspire extraordinary creativity while ensuring flawless delivery?

Elegant Clutter is looking for a Design Manager to champion creative excellence, shape the future of our artwork collections, and lead a high-performing team of multidisciplinary designers.

At Elegant Clutter, we create bespoke artwork and sculpture for hotels, restaurants, and spaces around the world. From delicate sketches to large-scale installations, our work tells stories that transform interiors into unforgettable experiences. Our in-house studio is a collaborative hub where art, design thinking, and craftsmanship meet - and we are ready to welcome a manager who can take us even further.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Design and working closely with our Studio Manager, the Design Manager will be responsible for driving both creativity and efficiency across the Elegant Clutter brand.

You’ll lead a talented team of designers and artists, ensuring they produce work that is imaginative, refined, and commercially aligned. You’ll guide projects from concept through to delivery, balancing big ideas with practical execution, and ensuring the studio runs smoothly, productively, and with a creative buzz.

What You'll Lead & Deliver

Creative Direction & Vision

• Set a bold creative direction for Elegant Clutter projects and collections.
• Drive high-quality concept development across artwork, sculpture, and visual storytelling.
• Elevate the creative output of the team, pushing innovation while ensuring brand alignment.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, and makers.
• Create a supportive and high-performance studio culture where creativity thrives.
• Provide clear guidance, feedback, and development pathways for team members.

Operational Efficiency & Delivery

• Work closely with the Studio Manager to ensure smooth planning, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Improve process efficiency without compromising creativity.
• Oversee internal and external communication to ensure consistent, timely project delivery.

Client Engagement & Collaboration

• Translate client briefs into compelling creative strategies and presentations.
• Lead or support client presentations with clarity, confidence, and creative insight.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external artists, and suppliers.

What You Bring

• Significant experience in a creative studio environment, with proven management experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, a strong eye for colour, composition, and originality.
• Strength in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, plus an understanding of digital print processes.
• Experience guiding or managing designers (multidisciplinary team experience is ideal).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and project leadership skills.
• A passion for art, design, and storytelling — and a commitment to continual improvement.
• Hand-drawing or painting skills are a bonus but not essential.

Why Join Elegant Clutter?

At Artstory | Elegant Clutter, art really can be anything — and anything is possible. You'll be part of a studio where fine art and design collide, where ideas are nurtured and pushed further, and where you'll guide our designers and help create artwork experiences that elevate hospitality spaces around the world.

Every project is different. Every day is creative.

This is your chance to shape the future of our art collections, work with an exceptional team, and create work that truly inspires.

In the first instance please send your cv along with a link to your portfolio via the contact details provided.

Please note that upon application your cv will be submitted to Vickers Neal Recruitment and Elegant Clutter ONLY- We do not submit cvs to third parties