Job Description
Shoreditch Design is looking for a talented Design Director to join their team at their London HQ.
We’re a mixed-specialism design agency based in the heart of Shoreditch. We pride ourselves on our no-nonsense approach and silver-service quality. We’ve got big ambitions over the next few years and believe a vibrant, supportive studio culture is essential to our success.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Act as a role model & design champion to the studio - advocating for innovation, design quality, whilst delivering projects on time & on budget. You are responsible for the integrity of our projects.
- Providing guidance to the 3 x multi-disciplinary digital design teams; supporting UX, UI, Brand, Strategy, Motion & Web projects. Overseeing all aspects of the creative process from discovery, concept development to product launch. Ensuring all projects are delivered on time & on budget, each step of the way.
- Manage the performance of the design teams, providing feedback and guidance to help them grow and develop their skills. Responsible for the training & development of the design team from technical skills to client management.
- Lead & encourage design research and proposition validation into all of our design projects.
- Lead internal project kick-offs, design reviews & retrospectives
- Contribute to daily management standups and twice-weekly company-wide standups.
- Contribute to internal resource planning.
- Line management of Senior Designers, including monthly/bi-annually performance reviews, career development paths, HR & general office management matters.
- Work closely with the senior management team on conceptual proposals for pitches and estimating jobs.
- Contribute to improving our operational processes & company culture.
- Be an expert in your field - ensuring teams stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies and incorporate them into our work.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients, and act as a trusted advisor on all creative & technical matters. Balancing goals & objectives with best-in-class creative solutions.
- Actively present in the office to help to build & strengthen our studio culture.
- Represent the studio at industry events, and participate in speaking engagements to promote our work & build our reputation.
Essential skills and experience
- A minimum of 8 years of digital design experience in a creative role, preferably from an agency or tech start-up setting.
- A solid understanding of brand strategy, business design & digital product design, with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
- Management experience; can demonstrate the ability to provide feedback and mentorship.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates your creative vision and ability to deliver innovative design in the real world across multiple platforms.
- Excellent communication & presentation skills. Can navigate complex, high-tension environments to create alignment and a positive way forward. Can articulate complex design concepts to clients and team members.
- A natural collaborator who can work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with clients and partners.
Workplace incentives
Financial
- £80-£100k salary range - dependent on experience
- 9-12 month contract
- Bonuses for hitting annual goals
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Professional development budget
Time away
- 28 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown)
- Hybrid working
- 4 weeks "work from anywhere" each year
Hybrid model:
- 3 days a week in-office (Thursdays mandatory)
- 5 days a week in-office required during 3-month probation
Social
- Monthly socials
- Winter and summer retreats (dependent on company performance)
How to apply
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We're handling the recruitment process in-house, so we kindly ask that recruitment agencies and recruiters don't reach out to us about it. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to the table. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability status, to apply for this position.
We want to make sure that you like us as much as we like you;
- First interview: 20-minute call with the Studio founder/CEO to discuss why you think you’d be suitable for the role, your experience & qualifications.
- Second interview: 45-minute interview with design directors to understand your experience and approach
- Paid design task: If the match looks good, we’ll invite you for a paid interview task to show us what you can do with up to 3 members of the team (spanning a range of roles).
- Final interview: In-person presentation of interview task and meeting the wider team in person
- Job Offer
If you like the sound of working with us and want to be part of a collaborative team working on innovative briefs, please apply below.