Head of Design

Head of Design - Studio XAG

Studio XAG are looking for a Head of Design to lead our world class creative design team to achieve the show stopping storytelling we are famous for. Does this sound like you? Then please get in touch.

Who are we?

We are Studio XAG.

We work with brands to create the extraordinary, to stop people in their tracks & to provoke a reaction.

We bring stories to life across pop ups, window displays and immersive experiences. Everything we do is designed to inspire and excite. From the initial concept, to the finishing touches of an install, we make every detail count.

We are on a journey to become a Bcorp. We believe in business as a force for good not just profit and we are committed to having a positive impact on the people in our business, and the planet, through our work. We nurture our teams and want your experience at Studio XAG to be the best work of your life and a platform for your career wherever that may lead you.

The Role:

Reporting directly into the founders of the business you would be heading up a brilliantly talented team of 10+ Designers in a challenging, exciting environment from our East London studios. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's best brands on a global scale. We run 10-15 live projects at any given time, ultimately you will be accountable for the creative output of the studio. With the support of your experienced and brilliant design managers and designers you will make sure we are delivering the highest quality work to clients on deadline. You will nurture and develop the team and deal directly with the businesses most important accounts.

Lots of our work goes into production in our in-house workshop and our design team gets to see their work coming to life in real time as well as collaborating across departments throughout the design process to create realistic solutions to radical designs.

Who exactly are we looking for?

We’re looking for a bold, fast and fearless design leader who has a hunger for managing great, happy teams and creating inspiring and beautiful work.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly creative
• A fierce organiser
• Have the ability to tell stories and pull together narratives.
• Be a great communicator
• Be a true team player
• Be a brilliant people manager
• Have a strong eye for detail

Ideal Experience:

• 10 + years hands on design or creative experience ideally in creative retail
• Design or creative leadership in brand or in agency
• People management - nurturing and developing a growing team
• Creating and delivering pitches & presentations to senior stakeholders
• Client liaison, account management or in-house client experience

Location:

We currently work a hybrid model 3 days a week from our East London studio and 2 flexible days. This is working well for now and normal working hours are 9am - 6pm but flexible working hours and days are available.

Some of our Benefits:

• Workplace pension
• 20 Days holiday + min 3 extra days at Christmas + Bank Holidays
• 0.5 Paid days off per month to get inspired
• International research budgets and trips
• All you can eat YCN creative professional learning membership
• Spill mental health support
• Flexible and remote working available

Inclusion & Diversity:

StudioXAG is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, We strongly believe diversity helps us create better design. We embrace diversity in all areas of activity and encourage applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.

Salary:

Competitive, DOE. Please state expectations on application.