Head of Design (REF 1252)

I Love My Job Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen kreativen Head of Design, der ein talentiertes Team leitet und marktführende Produkte entwickelt. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Umsetzung von Designbriefings, die Überwachung von Projekten und die Förderung einer kreativen Teamkultur. Ideal für kreative Köpfe, die in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten und Trends setzen möchten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Design und Teamführung haben, könnte dies Ihre nächste große Herausforderung sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Produkt-, Grafik- und Verpackungsdesign, idealerweise im Bereich Geschenke oder Schönheitsprodukte.
• Fähigkeit, Design-Briefings zu interpretieren und kreative Lösungen zu entwickeln.

Responsibilities

• Leitung des Designteams und Sicherstellung der termingerechten Umsetzung von Projekten.
• Entwicklung marktführender Designs und Durchführung von Wettbewerbsanalysen.

Skills

Produktdesign

Grafikdesign

Verpackungsdesign

Projektmanagement

Adobe Suite

Teamführung

Trendbeobachtung

Problemlösung

Job description

• Up to £55,000 DOE
• Surrey

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Design with creativity at their core to join a successful consumer products business to lead their talented in-house design team.

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on innovation, brings a sharp commercial eye, and who can translate creative ideas into market-leading products that resonate with consumers. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping design direction for the business, developing the brand, and driving forward a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration within the team.

If you have experience working with leading retailers, and are passionate about leading and inspiring a creative team turning big ideas into consumer success stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities will include:

• Take design briefs from leading key account retailers, ensuring clarity and feasibility
• Keep abreast of trends and innovation within the industry, conducting regular competitor analysis, and ensuring inspiring, market-leading designs are developed
• Plan and allocate time and resources effectively within the design team, overseeing the workflow of multiple design projects to ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure all designs align with retailers’ brand guidelines, working closely with internal teams to secure approval and sign-off
• Anticipate potential project challenges and proactively find solutions to maintain seamless execution
• Oversee and manage feedback, ensuring any amendments are implemented efficiently
• Manage and inspire the design team, supporting through any challenges, and fostering a solutions-driven approach
• Work with the QA team to ensure all artwork adheres to relevant compliance and regulatory standards
• Maintain collaborative project management systems to ensure the team is aware of progress on each project
• Understand and anticipate the requirements of workflows across the business to ensure the Design team are resourced adequately
• Ensure accuracy within both sampling and production artwork, maintaining up-to-date files and guidelines
• Conduct regular one-to-one reviews; coaching, developing, and motivating the design team to drive performance and creativity
• Manage external freelancers when additional support is required

Skills & requirements:

• Strong experience within the world of product, graphic & packaging design, ideally across gifting, beauty, homewares or similar
• Highly creative and commercial with a keen eye for trend
• Experience managing a design team within a creative environment, and taking and interpreting briefs from retail clients
• Strong project management skills, with excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and delivers solutions
• Thrives in a fast-paced role and environment
• Proficient in Adobe Suite
• An inspirational and motivating mentor and manager with outstanding communication skills

Diversity & Inclusion:ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.