Graphic Design Lead

THREADS; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking a Creative Design Lead to manage and elevate their digital design output. The role involves overseeing the design of social posts, emails, ads, and more, while contributing to large seasonal campaigns. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in graphic design within luxury fashion and exceptional people management skills.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Staff Discounts

Parental Leave

Flexible Working

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience in luxury fashion graphic design and people management.
• Experience in graphic design, typography, layouts, and developing brand identity.
• Knowledge of fashion competitors, video editing, social media trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead design output across digital marketing channels.
• Design campaigns, stories, emails, and provide graphic direction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on ad hoc design projects.

Skills

Graphic Design

Typography

Layouts

Animation

Brand Identity

Video Editing

Motion Design

Social Media Trends

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Keynote

Monday.com

Canva

Job description

This is a very varied and hands-on design role. You would be leading the design output of the brand, from social posts and stories, to emails, ads, and some print (event collateral/packaging). It also requires knowledge of video editing and motion design. You will lead on the design and rollout of large seasonal campaigns as well as the day-to-day design and manage a digital designer. This role focuses on your design skills and creative eye, as well as excellent time management and people management skills. You will work on developing the branding and Threads' visual presence across all channels.

Day in the life of a Creative Design Lead

The Creative Design Lead will primarily work on design output for digital marketing channels. Most days involve designing 3-4 stories and working on emails and ads. It also includes providing graphic direction for campaigns, franchises (video and static), and new presentation templates. Collaboration with stakeholders on ad hoc projects such as brand decks and event collateral is also part of the role.

If you enjoy working on social media and are mainly a digital designer, this role is suitable for you. It is heavily social-based, offering opportunities to be creative and collaborate with content creators and social media teams. The role is fast-paced and varied, ideal if you thrive in such environments. You will meet interesting people in the business, and new ideas are welcomed.

Minimum requirements:

• Prior experience in luxury fashion graphic design and people management (you will manage one individual)
• Experience in graphic design, typography, layouts, animation, and developing brand identity
• Knowledge of fashion competitors, video editing/motion design, packaging design, social media trends, branding
• Editorial or agency backgrounds are also considered

Desirable skills and tools:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/After Effects)
• Google Suite
• Keynote
• Monday.com
• Canva

Benefits include private medical insurance, employee assistance, pension, staff discounts, parental leave, DE&I programs, holidays, sick leave, flexible working, work from anywhere, awards, mentorship, leadership programs, and more.

Threads is a luxury fashion personal shopping and commerce business, inspiring clients through social and chat-based media to discover and procure rare luxury items globally. We are part of Tech City's Future Fifty, recognizing fast-growing UK businesses pioneering luxury shopping experiences.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and inclusive practices, targeting less represented talent pools and ensuring fair consideration for all candidates, including those with disabilities.