Design Director
Grey London is a leading creative agency known for its innovative and impactful advertising campaigns. With a rich history of producing award-winning work for a diverse range of clients, Grey London prides itself on pushing the boundaries of creativity and delivering exceptional results. As part of the global Grey network, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for storytelling.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Director to join our dynamic team in London. As a Design Director at Grey, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative output of our agency. You will help lead a team of talented designers, working closely with our clients and internal stakeholders to develop and execute compelling design solutions across various platforms and mediums.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help lead and inspire a team of designers, providing mentorship, guidance, and feedback to foster their professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with account managers, strategists, and creatives to understand client objectives and develop design concepts that effectively communicate the desired message.
- Take ownership of projects from concept to completion, ensuring the highest standards of design excellence and attention to detail.
- Oversee the creation of visual assets for print, digital, social media, CX and other channels, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design, and integrate them into our work to drive innovation and creativity.
- Present design concepts and proposals to clients with confidence and clarity, articulating the strategic thinking behind each solution.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and confidence through exceptional work and superior service.
- Collaborate with external vendors, freelancers, and partners as needed to augment the capabilities of our in-house team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects and styles.
- Proven track record of leading design teams and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools and software.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and ideas effectively.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen understanding of brand identity and visual storytelling.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Passion for creativity, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of design excellence.
What can you expect from us?
At Grey, you’ll have the opportunity to work at an incredible agency, with some of the most creative and inspired people in the industry, all whilst getting to grow & shape your career with us. We offer a competitive salary, lots of training, plenty of benefits and wellbeing perks too.
Inclusion & Belonging
At Grey, we know that the more diverse the input, the more famous & effective our creativity, ideas and output will be. This belief touches every part of how we work, and so how we welcome new talent to the agency is a huge part of that. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we welcome applications from those who are under-represented in our industry. Every person is valued for their distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is incredibly important to us that we celebrate everything that makes us different and that we create an environment in which everyone can belong and no one has to cover a part of their identity.
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