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Head of Design


  • £35000 - £45000 per annum
  • Leeds
  • Posted: 15/11/2021
  • Permanent
  • Job Ref: 152127485

Job Details

This Integrated Marketing Agency work with a range of brands across food and drink clients from challenger brands to big household names.

They are looking for a Head of Design to join their team in Leeds. They are in a really exciting place as a business, so it’s a great time to join the company at this stage of growth.

Job Description:

As Head of Design you will manage, mentor and develop a creative team, working across the full design mix. From brand and packaging to social media content, OOH print, POS and digital creative.

You’ll be part of and contribute to management meetings and will be comfortable in pitching ideas both internally and to clients.
Your creative team will consist of designers, motion and animator experts, copy and photography.

This role will be challenging, varied and consistently evolving, so we’re looking for someone who thrives in an agency environment and wants to come on this journey. You’ll be a senior level creative designer along with management experience and client presentation skills.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who is confident in leading a team, organised and able to plan and delegate efficiently to ensure project delivery is on time and to brief.

You’ll be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure whilst retaining a strong attention to detail. You’ll be conceptual, constantly coming up with ideas from scratch and you’ll be able to communicate your vision to others as well as working to briefs and brand guidelines.

Your creative style will be adaptable to enable you to work across the various brands and your drive and passion will result in delivering the highest quality of creative.
Your portfolio will be impressive of course, however attitude and a strong work ethic is key along with organisational skills and diligence.

As the Head of Design you will carry out your individual team reviews and manage and mentor accordingly to develop progress within the creative department.
The company offer a generous benefits package and are working collaboratively on-site at their offices, with a day’s flexible working each week.

To Apply:

If you have the relevant experience then please apply to Emma Thomson via the link below along with your CV.
Due to the current situation we have limited people in our team we will only manage to respond to the candidates that are potentially suitable for the position and have the required experience.

About Us:

The Book is the sister company of Network Marketing and specialises in creative and digital recruitment for agencies and in-house creative studios throughout the UK.

The Book is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age