Senior Integrated Design Lead

Inspired Education Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education group is seeking a Senior Integrated Design Lead to manage a creative team and oversee design projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 6 years of relevant experience in design, with advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong portfolio. Responsibilities include liaising with project managers, ensuring quality design output, and collaborating with account managers. This role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of industry experience, either within a design agency or in-house.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across both digital and print design.
• Experience leading design and copy teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the head of studio and traffic manager on all priority work.
• Oversee the work of your direct team of designers.
• Create original designs and content in line with brand guides.

Skills

Team management

Adobe Creative Suite

Strong conceptual thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in creative/design-based subject

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

We’re looking for a Senior Integrated Design Lead to join our Inspired Online Schools In-house Agency Team. You will lead a team of creatives, working across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will have a core understanding of all key stages required to move an idea from its pure form to creating collateral across multiple channels on and offline. You will have team management experience, oversee the quality of output and develop your team of designers.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with the head of studio and traffic manager on all priority work.
• Interpret and work directly to design briefs.
• Oversee the work of your direct team of designers.
• Ensure all work is on brand, fit for purpose and delivered against deadline.
• Create original designs and content in line with brand guides for a range of marketing and communications materials.
• Collaborate with a team of account managers and creative staff, from concept development to delivery of final assets.
• Present design options and final deliverables to internal team.
• Revise designs based on internal and client feedback.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant creative or design-based subject.
• A minimum of 6+ years of industry experience, either within a design agency or in-house brand environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across both digital and print design.
• Experience leading design and copy teams, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with additional experience in web design, After Effects, Premiere, and AI tools considered a bonus.
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual solutions.
• Excellent typography, layout, and technical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality execution.
• Proven experience working across social media (Instagram, Facebook), digital banners (static and animated), UI/web design, and responsive platforms.
• A solid understanding of branding and storytelling, with experience in both digital and print collateral.
• Awareness of UX principles and the latest trends in digital and social media.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive mindset, creative flair, and the ability to generate and develop ideas that work across a range of media.

Safeguarding Statement

At Inspired Education Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every individual within our community, especially children and young people. Through rigorous recruitment practices and comprehensive background checks, we prioritize creating a secure and supportive environment for all our stakeholders. Join us in our mission to foster a culture of safety, respect, and well-being for everyone.