Head of Design & Delivery

Bauer Media Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Head of Design & Delivery to launch a new Design Hub. This role involves leading a talented team to create engaging content for iconic radio brands and podcasts. The position is hybrid, with a preference for London. Ideal candidates will have strong creative leadership skills and a passion for media and design.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creative leadership and production management.
• Experience managing a creative team in media or entertainment.
• Track record of delivering creative projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and act as key liaison with stakeholders.
• Oversee production timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Time management

Team motivation

Strong communication skills

Understanding of design trends

Experience with Monday.com

Video animation management

Passion for music and entertainment

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

AI platforms

Job description

Head of Design & Delivery at Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media Audio’s Marketing Team is looking for a creative leader to launch and grow an exciting new Design Hub. The role, based in London or remotely, focuses on delivering bold, engaging creative for the UK’s most iconic radio brands – Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS, Absolute Radio, Hits Radio – as well as podcasts, social video, commercial events and the Rayo listening app.

Your Role

You’ll lead the newly formed Design Hub, a multidisciplinary team of talented designers and video producers. Together you will craft compelling creative that connects with millions of listeners and viewers while ensuring execution aligns with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key liaison between Design and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Lead the design team and provide art direction as required
• Manage a motion graphic designer and deliver brand video projects
• Oversee production timelines, budgets and resource allocation
• Implement scalable workflows using Monday.com
• Troubleshoot production challenges while maintaining creative integrity
• Provide guidance and development opportunities for the team
• Maintain a database of freelancers and manage freelance budgets
• Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation and continuous improvement

Required Skills

• Proven experience in creative leadership and production management
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience managing video animation and motion graphics projects
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a creative team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly creative with a strategic mindset
• Deep understanding of composition, colour science and design trends
• Passion for music, entertainment, podcasts and Bauer brands
• Experience using AI platforms and Monday.com

Experience

• Experience managing a creative team in media, audio, radio, entertainment or digital industries
• Proven track record delivering creative projects in fast‑paced environments

Working Pattern / Location

Full‑time, permanent. Hybrid – ideally London but not essential.