Senior Designer & Studio Lead

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Designer to oversee design initiatives and lead a talented team. The role involves managing creative strategies, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating with various clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong design background and leadership skills, with a passion for creating engaging content across social media platforms.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced parental leave options

Employer pension contributions

Subsidized private healthcare

Personal development plans

Generous leave including Christmas and birthday off

Annual profit-related bonus

Qualifications

• At least 6 years experience in a design role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers and content creators.
• Create assets for social media campaigns.
• Mentor junior designers and manage project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

Stripe is an agency of creative, digitally-minded, content-loving people working in Edinburgh and London. We develop, launch and manage social campaigns for clients including Whyte & Mackay, Scottish Government, Secret Garden Distillery, and FanDuel. Stripe is part of Lumanity, a global consultancy group with offices across the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia.

Responsibilities / Position overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Designer to join our growing Studio and lead a team of talented designers and content creators. You will oversee design initiatives focusing on integrated projects and social media platforms.

You will work with various clients such as Whyte & Mackay, Scottish Power, Moda, Virgin Hotels, Scottish Government, Etihad Airlines x Manchester City, Tefal, Grosvenor Casinos, FT Group, Travelodge, and Merlin Entertainments.

The role requires a passion for creating engaging, culture-shaping content and activations that transform brands.

You will manage a small studio team, guiding creative strategies and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role combines creative vision, technical skills, and leadership.

You will report to the MD, Social & Influencer, and collaborate with the MD, Stripe, Edinburgh, and a traffic manager to coordinate project flow, resources, deadlines, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Direction: Provide strategic insight, conceptualize innovative designs for reports, tenders, proposals, presentations, merchandise, and social media. Collaborate with internal teams to meet project requirements.
2. Design Expertise: Lead the design process from concept to completion using industry-standard tools. Stay updated with digital design trends. Develop wireframes and prototypes for stakeholder feedback.
3. Social Media: Create assets like graphics, animations, videos for campaigns. Work with social teams on content calendars aligning with brand messages.
4. Team Leadership: Mentor junior designers, manage workload and timelines, foster a creative and inclusive environment.
5. Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with internal clients, present concepts, incorporate feedback, and identify upselling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field.
• At least 6 years experience in a design role, preferably in an agency or digital marketing setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• A strong portfolio showcasing digital design projects, especially for social media and digital campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience with workflow and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Attention to detail and visual aesthetics.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working with two mandatory in-office days per week.
• Enhanced parental leave options.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Subsidized private healthcare.
• Personal development plans, coaching, and mentoring.
• Generous leave including Christmas, birthday off, and work-from-anywhere for up to 4 weeks.
• Annual profit-related bonus.

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