Global Head of Design

Fuse; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in London is seeking a Global Head of Design to establish a strategic creative vision focused on impactful visual design. The role involves leading branding initiatives and a design team while ensuring high-quality creative outputs. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, particularly in media or advertising, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This job offers a hybrid working model, promoting flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership in design roles, preferably in media or advertising.
• Proven track record in visual solutions across media platforms.
• Strong strategic and conceptual design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define the visual design vision and strategic direction.
• Lead creation of branding initiatives and digital designs.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing design team.

Skills

Leadership

Visual design

Branding

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital assets production

Communication

Education

Design-related degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Global Head of Design, you will set and execute a strategic creative vision centered on impactful visual design. You will champion design excellence, leading the creation of compelling branding, innovative digital designs, and powerful presentations that captivate and engage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and oversee the visual design vision and strategic direction for OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science.
• Conceptualize, design, and deliver exceptional visual identities and creative assets that effectively communicate brand stories.
• Utilize cutting-edge design techniques and emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance creative workflows and elevate design standards.
• Lead the creation and development of powerful branding initiatives, engaging digital designs, and visually impactful presentations.
• Mentor, inspire, and nurture a collaborative and innovative design team, fostering creative excellence and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, strategy, and operations teams to ensure all design outputs align seamlessly with business objectives and brand guidelines.
• Manage the end-to-end creative design process, ensuring high-quality outcomes from concept through final execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, new technologies, and design best practices, applying insights to continually refine and improve creative outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of proven leadership experience as a Design Director or senior-level design professional within media, advertising, or marketing sectors.
• Strong conceptual, strategic, and innovative design thinking, with a record of delivering outstanding visual solutions across various media platforms.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects), PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Canva.
• A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional branding, visual identity design, digital assets, and experiential design projects.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, design principles, and media agency dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of articulating compelling design concepts and inspiring high-performing creative teams.
• Passionate about pushing visual design boundaries to create memorable and impactful brand communications.

About the Agency:

Omnicom Media Group UK (OMG UK) is the media division of Omnicom Group Inc., headquartered in London with offices in Manchester and Newcastle. OMG UK exists to power its four UK agencies – OMD UK, MG OMD, PHD UK, and Hearts & Science. The four agencies have open access to OMG UK’s Centres of Excellence which provide market-leading capabilities across Digital Marketing, Creative Solutions, Investment and Futures.

OMG UK agencies are holders of numerous Agency and Network of the Year accolades, alongside multiple awards at the Global Festival of Media Awards, Cannes Lions, The Drum Awards, and IPA Effectiveness Awards.

At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our peoplewhile fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.

We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at [e-mail] to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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