Head of Design

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Design to lead a talented team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role involves overseeing the entire design lifecycle, from concept to production, while collaborating with major UK and international retailers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design leadership, excellent team management skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Join a dynamic creative department that values innovation and offers genuine opportunities for growth and influence at a senior level.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

MediCash health plan

Wellbeing app

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior design leadership role within FMCG.
• Hands-on team management experience within a busy design team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire the in-house creative team, driving quality and innovation.
• Lead design strategy across product ranges, ensuring commercial focus.

Skills

Team Management

Design Strategy

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Rendering

Stakeholder Engagement

Trend Analysis

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Fusion 360

Job description

Head of Design - FMCG
Location: Outskirts of Crawley
Salary: 55,000- 65,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Free on-site parking MediCash health plan Wellbeing app Monday-Friday Excellent progression opportunities

Lloyd Recruitment Services is proud to be working with an award-winning FMCG manufacturer on the outskirts of Crawley, in search of a talented and experienced Head of Design.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established in-house design team within a fast-paced, creative environment. You'll oversee the full design lifecycle, from concept development to final production, while working closely with major UK and international retailers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and inspire the in-house creative team, driving quality, consistency, and innovation
• Lead design strategy across product ranges, ensuring all output is commercially focused and trend-led
• Act as the primary point of contact for key retail clients on design-related matters
• Oversee concept creation, artwork approval, and the transition through to manufacturing
• Maintain high standards for branding, compliance, and visual presentation across all deliverables
• Identify new trends, materials, and market opportunities within the FMCG space
• Collaborate with senior management on product development and creative direction

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior design leadership role within FMCG or a closely related sector
• Must have hands-on team management experience within a busy in-house / agency design team
• Experience working with major UK retailers, from initial concept through to final manufacturing
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Skilled in 3D rendering or visualisation software (e.g. Fusion 360 or similar)
• Strong understanding of compliance, cutter guides, labelling, and packaging production
• Commercially minded with excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects

Why Join This Business?

• Work for an award-winning, well-established FMCG manufacturer with strong retail partnerships
• Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking creative department that values design leadership
• Genuine opportunities for growth, development, and influence at a senior level

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