Hybrid Design Director | Brand Strategy Leader (Part-Time)

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

OLIVER, The Brandtech Group, London, seeks a part‑time Design Director (2.5 days/week) to lead brand guardianship and strategic creative partnerships for Client. You will shape the studio’s creative output, maintain brand consistency across channels, and drive excellence in typography, craft, and executive storytelling.

You will mentor the in‑house team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and guide campaigns from concept to delivery while upholding brand standards in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio of brand and campaign work, with depth in B2B or professional services.
• Expertise in building and evolving brand systems within regulated contexts.
• Experience leading and developing creative teams with coaching ability.
• Proven track record presenting work to executives and partners.
• Deep craft knowledge across print and digital, with hands-on contribution when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all visual communications for Client, ensuring brand guardianship across print, digital, social, and events.
• Set the creative vision and translate briefs into sophisticated design solutions.
• Build, mentor, and develop the in-house creative team with clear direction and feedback.
• Partner with senior Client stakeholders, presenting strategy and executions at executive level.
• Oversee production of high-quality communications for professional audiences.
• Evolve Client's brand system to stay contemporary and compliant within a regulated sector.
• Manage multiple projects, balancing hands-on work with leadership and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with OLIVER leadership to grow the studio's offering and client relations.
• Oversee budgets, supplier relationships, and spend reporting to ensure financial alignment.
• Drive responsible AI tool integration across studio workflows with governance.

Skills

brand strategy

creative direction

design leadership

visual communications

team mentoring

brand guardianship

executive presentation

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Job description

OLIVER, The Brandtech Group, London, seeks a part‑time Design Director (2.5 days/week) to lead brand guardianship and strategic creative partnerships for Client. You will shape the studio’s creative output, maintain brand consistency across channels, and drive excellence in typography, craft, and executive storytelling.

You will mentor the in‑house team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and guide campaigns from concept to delivery while upholding brand standards in a regulated environment.