Design Team Leader
Salary: 45,000-50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Capital House, 85 King William Street, London EC4N 7BL
Contract: Permanent, full time
Shifts: 37.5 hours per week worked Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm with a 30-min unpaid lunch
Work model: Hybrid; some weekly remote working available
Purpose of the Role
The Design Team Leader is an experienced and proactive design professional responsible for managing the end-to-end design process and ensuring the delivery of high-quality creative output. This role plays a key part in establishing and maintaining robust quality control (QC) procedures, including the development of tools to facilitate the achievement of high design standards such as templates, asset libraries, and project review procedures. Working closely with the Creative Director and Workflow Manager, the Design Team Lead supports day-to-day operations and drives design excellence across all projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the design process with a strong focus on quality control and continuous improvement
Guide and support the design team in producing creative work of the highest standard
Oversee project delivery, including timeline management, print coordination, and delivery logistics
Liaise with external suppliers to ensure all specifications and quality expectations are met
Develop and maintain design assets and templates, proactively responding to client needs and anticipating future requirements.
Collaborate with the internal Talent Acquisition team and external agencies to support recruitment for the design team
Provide cover for the Workflow Manager when required
Key CompetencesFormally design trained with a relevant qualification in graphic design
An excellent knowledge and experience of printing techniques and issues
Extensive experience in digital products and asset creation
Skilled in estimating, project management, print buying and scheduling
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present ideas clearly to clients and internal teams
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Personal AttributesApproach: Calm and composed under pressure, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset. Capable of having honest, constructive conversations with team members and clients
Project & Time Management: Highly organized with exceptional time management skills. Able to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and delegate effectively
Rewards and Benefits
We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:25 days holiday, plus bank holidays(pro-rata for part time roles)
Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers - including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV's, laptops and computers or household appliances.
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Assessments
Cycle-to-work scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Referral Scheme
You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!
Equality and Diversity
The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic" in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.
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