creative manager London, England

DREST

Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

What we are looking for…

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Creative to join our company's content team. As the Head of Creative, you will be responsible for managing a team of talented designers and animators, and leading the creative direction for our brand. This is a key senior role where you will have the opportunity to shape and elevate our brand through innovative and compelling visual design.

What you will do…

Creative Strategy

Develop and execute the creative strategy to ensure an inspiring, consistent and visually engaging brand identity across all platforms.

Work with the VP of Brand and Content to translate brand guidelines into actionable creative concepts.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Team Leadership

Lead and inspire a team of designers and animators, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
Provide mentorship, guidance and feedback to help team members grow professionally and deliver high-quality work.
Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Represent the creative team and perspective within the business and externally.

Branding and Visual Identity

Oversee the development and maintenance of the brand's visual identity, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials, campaigns, and digital assets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product and development, to ensure brand alignment and cohesion.

Creative Direction

Conceptualise and execute innovative and visually compelling designs for our product, incorporating user experience best practices.
Develop and maintain style guides, design systems, and templates to streamline the design process and maintain brand consistency.

Project Management

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements and timelines.
Engage and work closely with external creative agencies and freelancers, as necessary, to meet project goals.

Requirements

What you will bring...

Training or a degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Proven experience in a senior creative role, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design skills and creative vision.
Demonstrated experience managing and leading a team of designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture.
Expertise in graphic design tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
Experience of marketing design and overseeing video creation.
Solid understanding of branding principles and visual identity development.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate creative concepts and ideas.
Experience of AI design tools is a plus.

Benefits

What you will get in return