Lead Graphics Designer
Posted 5 days ago by Envisage Recruitment Limited
£75,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Graphic Designer role focuses on defining and delivering graphic strategies for bespoke materiality and personalization projects within a premium product environment. The position requires advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and strong aesthetic judgment, along with the ability to manage design projects from client brief to supplier-ready execution. The designer will engage with clients, collaborate with various teams, and lead the development of graphic strategies while mentoring team members. This is a 12-month contract position with a hybrid working pattern based in Coventry, England.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate client briefs into original 2D graphic artworks for product application, ensuring accurate interpretation into 3D and physical forms.
- Create precise technical artwork templates for supplier manufacture and manage artwork archiving in line with GDPR requirements.
- Oversee multiple design release cycles where refinements are required during the development process.
- Act as a primary design contact for clients, capturing their vision and translating it into feasible solutions.
- Work closely with Materiality Designers, Engineers, Design Quality, and suppliers to ensure design feasibility, manage sampling, and refine designs for production quality.
- Contribute actively to weekly design reviews, one-to-one updates, and senior-level presentations.
- Lead the development of graphic strategies across embroidery, perforation, branding, and related applications.
- Establish and maintain a cohesive graphic style and visual language for both digital and physical presentation materials.
- Conduct trend research and competitor benchmarking to inform and strengthen design strategies.
- Produce impactful visual assets, including infographics, icons, and presentation templates, to communicate complex strategies to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Brand Design, Digital Design, and other disciplines to ensure consistency of visual language across projects.
- Share best practices in graphic design, mentoring and coaching team members on methods and processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to colleagues where required.
Key Skills:
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with advanced skills in Photoshop and InDesign.
- A portfolio demonstrating originality, creativity, and strong aesthetic judgement.
- Proven experience managing projects from concept through to delivery, working autonomously to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Up-to-date knowledge of design trends, innovations, and industry best practice.
- Proficiency in 3D visualisation software such as VRED.
- Experience with video editing software such as Adobe After Effects or Final Cut Pro, and motion graphics.
- Ability to adapt quickly to evolving strategies and project requirements.
- Knowledge of automotive or other high-end product design sectors.
Salary (Rate): £75,000.00 yearly
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Description: Lead Graphic Designer – Materiality
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Work Pattern: Hybrid (typically three days on-site)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (with potential extension)
Role Summary: We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Lead Graphic Designer to define and deliver graphic strategies within our bespoke materiality and personalisation projects. This role requires advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, strong aesthetic judgement, and proven experience in taking design concepts from client brief through to supplier-ready execution in a premium product environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Execution:
- Translate client briefs into original 2D graphic artworks for product application, ensuring accurate interpretation into 3D and physical forms.
- Create precise technical artwork templates for supplier manufacture and manage artwork archiving in line with GDPR requirements.
- Oversee multiple design release cycles where refinements are required during the development process.
- Client Engagement and Collaboration:
- Act as a primary design contact for clients, capturing their vision and translating it into feasible solutions.
- Work closely with Materiality Designers, Engineers, Design Quality, and suppliers to ensure design feasibility, manage sampling, and refine designs for production quality.
- Contribute actively to weekly design reviews, one-to-one updates, and senior-level presentations.
- Strategy and Development:
- Lead the development of graphic strategies across embroidery, perforation, branding, and related applications.
- Establish and maintain a cohesive graphic style and visual language for both digital and physical presentation materials.
- Conduct trend research and competitor benchmarking to inform and strengthen design strategies.
- Visual Communication:
- Produce impactful visual assets, including infographics, icons, and presentation templates, to communicate complex strategies to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Brand Design, Digital Design, and other disciplines to ensure consistency of visual language across projects.
- Mentorship and Expertise:
- Share best practices in graphic design, mentoring and coaching team members on methods and processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to colleagues where required.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with advanced skills in Photoshop and InDesign.
- A portfolio demonstrating originality, creativity, and strong aesthetic judgement.
- Proven experience managing projects from concept through to delivery, working autonomously to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Up-to-date knowledge of design trends, innovations, and industry best practice.
Desirable Skills:
- Proficiency in 3D visualisation software such as VRED.
- Experience with video editing software such as Adobe After Effects or Final Cut Pro, and motion graphics.
- Ability to adapt quickly to evolving strategies and project requirements.
- Knowledge of automotive or other high-end product design sectors.