Head of Design and Operations (Events)

Humans; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based events agency is seeking a Head of Design and Operations. This pivotal role involves enhancing design systems, leading the design team, and managing projects to create extraordinary client experiences. The position promises growth opportunities, a strong emphasis on sustainability, and a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Flexible working

Career progression

Learning and development budget

Mental health support

Emphasis on sustainability

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Head of Design/Senior Design Project Manager role.
• Ability to enhance design systems focusing on reusability and accessibility.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Define design programming at scale with Client Experience and Event Production teams.
• Manage and lead the design team, ensuring project objectives are met.
• Focus on strategic aspects, aligning design initiatives with agency goals.

Skills

Design skills

Operational skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

An incredible London-based events agency are currently going through an exciting period of growth, including hiring a Head of Design and Operations, helping brands across the world bring their stories to life through the power of events. This agency delivers unforgettable experiences for their clients to tell stores, share messages and connect with audiences all over the world. They work with some of the world’s leading brands, executing countless events, strategic solutions, creative and content. They pride themselves on creating moments which captivate audiences, challenging mindsets and inspiring action. They also have an amazing company culture, ensuring they consistently create opportunities for everybody to build a fulfilling career, investing in development, both personal and professional, providing accessible leadership and loads of team socials.

Key Responsibilities:

Primarily work with the Client Experience, Event Production and Marketing teams to define design programming at scale

Be key in enhancing the agency’s design system, focusing on reusability and accessibility, and fostering a culture of excellence and team spirit

Perform design work and project management to support the team when needed

Work in close collaboration with the Creative Director, overseeing the design studio. You will be responsible for managing and leading the design team, setting design standards, and ensuring that design projects meet the objectives and requirements set

Focus on the strategic aspects of design, aligning design initiatives with the agency’s overall goals, setting design direction, and ensuring consistency in design across different projects

Resource management, project planning, team leadership, budget management for the department and collaboration with other departments to ensure the successful execution of design projects

Requirements:

Design, operational and leadership skills

5+ years’ experience as a Head of Design/Senior Design Project Manager/Design Operations role

Great communicator and strong relationship builder, never afraid to speak up and tell people what they need

Highly organised

Always willing to get involved, happy to take risks if you spot a great opportunity

Autonomy over your role, enabling you to bring new ideas to the table

Travel opportunities, with locations across the globe

Very flexible working

Career progression, learning and development budget

Mental health support

Emphasis on sustainability

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have the opportunity to join an absolutely stand-out events agency at an incredibly exciting time in their journey, then don’t miss out on this opportunity. APPLY NOW and share your CV.