Lead Designer

Davies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies is seeking a Lead Designer to join their marketing team. This role involves leading design projects, mentoring a creative team, and ensuring brand consistency across various channels. The ideal candidate will have strong graphic design skills, experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for innovative design.

Benefits

25 days of holiday (rising with service)

Well-being centre

Recognition programs

Paid fertility appointments

Pension with 5% matched contribution

Life insurance (4x basic salary)

Development, training, and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience as a graphic designer in-house or at an agency.
• Strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and manage projects using Monday.com.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
• Mentor a creative team across the UK, US, and India.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Layout skills

Typography skills

Video editing

Animation

Education

Relevant graphic design qualification

Job description

Lead Designer

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home, United Kingdom

Reporting To: Group Head of Creative

Description

Exciting opportunity for a Lead Designer to work in a collaborative and supportive environment within Davies marketing and communications. Reporting to the Group Head of Creative, you will lead the development and execution of design concepts for the brand across multiple channels, including from an employer brand perspective.

Your New Role

1. Lead the team regarding brand creative, including guideline development and adherence.
2. Provide daily direction to the design team, advising on creative that aligns with our visual identity and branding.
3. Lead team members on branding guidelines and support their application of the brand in projects.
4. Lead campaign concepting and design prioritization with the design team.
5. Manage projects using Monday.com.
6. Work across various media, including photography, illustration, animation, and video footage to deliver innovative, on-brand creative content.
7. Collaborate with fellow designers in developing creative solutions.
8. Lead and mentor a creative team across the UK, US, and India, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Provide constructive feedback to enhance skills and performance.
9. Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
10. Stay updated with design best practices and industry trends to inspire new ideas and creative strategies.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Experience as a graphic designer in-house or at an agency.
• A relevant graphic design qualification or equivalent.
• Strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Excellent layout and typography skills.
• Experience in insurance and/or professional services is preferred.
• A portfolio demonstrating creative flair and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret design briefs independently and produce relevant creative work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• A positive, high-energy team player motivated to innovate and push creative boundaries.
• Skills in video editing and animation.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Davies values diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates of all genders, identities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, disabilities, physical appearances, race, age, nationality, and beliefs.

• Enjoy our evolving benefits, including discounts at over 800 retailers.
• 25 days of holiday (rising with service).
• Well-being centre.
• Recognition programs.
• Paid fertility appointments.
• Fostering a friendly employer environment.
• Pension with 5% matched contribution.
• Life insurance (4x basic salary).
• Development, training, and professional qualifications.