Design Lead

Gather Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather Recruitment in Auckland invites a design lead or senior designer with a stellar portfolio to join their team. The role requires autonomous work, leadership, and a track record of agency experience.

You will guide a junior designer, manage one Mac operator, and collaborate with the broader team to deliver bold, strategic design across branding, packaging, and campaigns. The ideal candidate stays current with trends, demonstrates leadership, and contributes positive energy to a vibrant,

Qualifications

• Autonomous worker who can manage own time and deliverables.
• At least six years of agency experience.
• Leads a design team and collaborates with cross-functional staff.
• Award-winning design experience is a plus.
• Brings fresh ideas and positive energy to the team.
• Keeps up with latest design trends and industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage one Mac operator and mentor the junior designer.
• Lead and inspire the wider design team to think big while staying collaborative.
• Partner with account and creative teams to deliver standout work.

Skills

Team leadership

Agency experience

Strong portfolio

Autonomy

Job description

Gather Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

Our client is an independent, multi-discipline creative agency. They are searching for a design lead, or senior designer with a stellar portfolio and leadership qualities to join the team in the New Year.

You:

• Are able to work autonomously.
• Have at least six years agency experience.
• Are a team leader.
• Might have won a design award or two.
• Ooze ideas and positive vibes.
• Stay current on latest trends and happenings.

This role will manage one Mac op and help nurture and inspire the junior designer. So, we’re looking for a natural leader who can think for themselves and work closely with the wider team to dream big when required and stay humble, and team focused.

On offer is a role with additional benefits, in an awesome location on Tāmaki Makaurau’s city fringe. Clients vary and projects range from brand development and packaging design to advertising, campaigns that include OOH.

This is a vibrant agency getting on with creating stand out mahi that works for their clients.