Monday, 1 December 2014

Design Director - SB3141

The speed read:
This agency produces luxury communications across print and digital for clients in a specific area of the luxury market.

It is a small team (of around 6 people) and is going through a period of planned growth, as they develop their profile as specialists in this area of design. It’s a great time to join.

The facts:
This agency is looking to find a replacement DD to run a small design team (2 other designers). You will have project management support.

It produces communications in print (magazines, marketing collateral and online (websites, iPad publications, apps). You will relish this variety.

You will be translating senior client needs into a strategy, creating from scratch, presenting, steering the client creatively and making sure all branding and communications that are delivered have purpose and beauty.

At times, you may need to source and steer a myriad of freelance designers, photographers, art directors etc, as well as your own small team of design support. They are a very organised team and you need to be a natural planner; calm and measured and with good foresight.

Your folio will demonstrate a sense of refinement as well as a good variety of purposeful, engaging communications. Some corporate/business communications (showing strong typography and layout) could also be interesting, as it can demonstrate an ability and interest in understanding a client’s business, which is required in this role. You will be comfortable with content, this is not just about luxury.

You’ll be:
Very happy working within a small team and will be a natural relationship-builder

Highly organised and enjoy steering a client creatively

A lover of luxury (with a story to tell)

Salary: circa £50k plus benefits 

***temp to perm applicants will be considered***