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Team Lead, Graphic Design London, England

Monotype

Full Time London, England 28000 - 31790 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design'' by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The company's rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman and more. We work with the biggest global brands, and with individual creatives, offering a wide set of solutions that make it easier for them to do what they do best: design beautiful brand experiences. Want to learn more about who we are and how you can become part of our team? Visit us at www.monotype.com.

We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Design Team Lead with a focus on brand, demand generation, and digital marketing to join our marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team that develops visually appealing and impactful designs that effectively communicate our brand message, drive demand generation efforts, and enhance our digital capabilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create compelling visual assets that captivate our target audience and contribute to the overall success of our marketing initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

Team Management: Lead and inspire a team of designers, fostering collaborative creative work environment. Provide guidance, mentorship, and regular feedback to help team members achieve their full potential.
Design Strategy: Develop and implement design strategies that support our marketing and branding objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into impactful digital solutions.
Management: Plan, prioritize, and delegate design projects effectively, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Conceptualization and Design: Take the lead in conceptualizing and designing various marketing materials, including digital assets (website graphics, display ads, social media visuals, etc.), print materials (type specimens, event signage, brochures, employee materials etc.), photography, videos and more.

Brand Identity: Uphold and reinforce the brand's visual identity across all materials, ensuring consistency in messaging and aesthetics.
Market and Design Trends: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies. Integrate innovative design approaches to keep the team's work fresh and cutting-edge.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams, such as marketing, sales, product development, content creators and web developers to understand their requirements and incorporate design elements that enhance their efforts.
Quality Control: Conduct regular design reviews to ensure that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and creativity.
Budget Management: Monitor and allocate design-related budgets efficiently, making strategic decisions to optimize resources

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field. A relevant masers degree will be an added advantage.
Proven experience (8 years) as a design team lead, with a focus on brand, demand generation, and digital marketing.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant design software.
Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, including brand identity, digital marketing assets, and demand generation collateral.

Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
Experience with designing for various digital channels, including social media, websites, email campaigns, and online advertising.
Ability to think creatively and translate complex ideas into visually appealing designs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web design principles is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

Highly engaged “Fun” Committee to keep work enjoyable
Medical & Dental Insurance, and Eyecare vouchers to meet all your healthcare needs
25 paid holidays

Great matched pension scheme to save for your future, and so much more!

Monotype is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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