Summary: The Design Lead will oversee a team of in-house designers and external resources, driving the evolution of the CFC brand and ensuring high-quality creative outputs. This role requires collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to implement new techniques and technologies for enhanced efficiency. The Design Lead will also be responsible for mentoring the design team and promoting brand consistency across the organization. Candidates should have extensive experience in leading design teams within a global context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a design team of three plus external resources, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support.
• Evaluate team performance, set development goals, and foster a growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess design needs, prioritize strategically, and allocate team focus for maximum impact.
• Oversee the creative process to ensure high-quality, brand-aligned visual outputs; promote best practices and a user-focused approach.
• Drive the evolution and consistent application of the CFC brand across regions, products, teams, and marketing channels.
• Lead brand development for all entities within the wider CFC group.
• Promote brand consistency across the business through training, onboarding materials, and internal engagement initiatives.
• Monitor design trends and competitor activity to keep the brand fresh and competitive.
• Manage design budgets and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.

Key Skills:

• At least 5 years’ experience leading design teams in a global organization.
• Experience as a multi-disciplinary graphic designer.
• Confident in identifying and implementing appropriate tools and methods to optimize design resources.
• Creative thinker with expertise in brand identity and art direction.
• Good technical understanding of creative design, editorial, typography, digital design, social media, web design, event design, motion graphics.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Microsoft Office software.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Marketing