Mayfleet Recruitment is supporting a large government department with a Lead Graphic Designer contract, working on a brand used by millions of people across the UK.
You ll split your time between the department s Brand team, a group of 8 to 10, and its Insights and Analytics team, a multidisciplinary group of 12. You ll set the creative direction for the brand, and turn complex data and statistics into clear, engaging visuals. This is a lead role for someone who still loves doing the work: guiding and mentoring other designers, then picking up a brief and running with it yourself.
What you ll be doing
- Leading brand and graphic design across the organisation, keeping the brand consistent, accessible and inclusive across every channel
- Turning data, statistics and research into infographics, data visualisations and clear communications
- Presenting creative work and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders
- Running workshops with designers, strategists and policy colleagues
- Working closely with developers, data scientists, analysts and researchers
- Mentoring designers and taking part in a large design community
What we re looking for
- At least 5 years of brand design experience on large-scale, multi-channel brands
- A strong portfolio showing brand work and information design or data visualisation
- Experience leading other designers while staying hands on
- Confidence working with and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Experience in agile teams working on digital products or services
- A good understanding of accessible and inclusive design
Rate:
£575/day
Location:
London
IR35 Status:
Inside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Design & UX
Seniority Level:
Senior