Head of Design

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing design and build practice in the United Kingdom is searching for a Head of Design to lead creative direction across commercial workplace projects. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and strong leadership skills, capable of managing external partnerships and inspiring a growing team. The role offers an agile and ambitious environment to enhance design strategy for top global clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial workplace design and build.
• Confident design leader capable of managing and inspiring teams.
• Strong commercial instincts with a client-facing approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction across all commercial workplace projects.
• Act as design voice in client relationships and business pitches.
• Ensure project quality and consistency from concept to completion.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Commercial design understanding

Presentation skills

Collaboration with design partners

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head of Design – Commercial Workplace D&B – Open to 4-Day Week

This is one of those rare, clear-sky opportunities. A fast-growing D&B practice, founded four years ago, already making serious moves in the commercial workplace sector - Manchester roots, London presence. An agile, ambitious team of 15. Four on the ground in London - and looking for a strategic design lead to shape the next phase of growth.

Design is outsourced to a world-class external studio. Your job? To steer it, begin to bring design in-house, and make sure every space delivers for top global clients - creatively, commercially, and with absolute clarity.

This is a company in motion. And they’re looking for someone who’s ready to move with them.

Responsibilities

• Leading creative direction across all commercial workplace projects
• Acting as the design voice in client relationships and new business pitches
• Collaborating with external design partners to deliver on time, on brief, on budget.
• Driving quality and consistency across project work, from concept to completion
• Playing a key role in building out the London team and creative culture

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in commercial workplace D&B
• A confident design leader who can manage, present and inspire
• Client facing and work winning ability
• Strong commercial instincts - you know what good looks like and what works
• Comfortable working with external design partners
• Someone who thrives in fast-growth, high-trust environments

If you are interested in learning more, please email [emailprotected] with your CV and Portfolio.