Design Lead

Seeking an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, self-starter to be a key contributor in building an iconic Digital Brand Services Agency. The incumbent will be a skilled full stack designer fluent in designing high impact and effective design assets and managing entire employee lifecycle of the members of the design team. As a crucial member of our agency, you will be responsible for managing a team of talented designers and driving the creative direction for our clients' projects. Your exceptional design expertise, leadership skills, and prior experience in managing design teams will be instrumental in elevating our agency's creative standards and delivering outstanding results for our clients.

Whats on offer -

The chance to be part of a young, fun and growing organization and the opportunity to build hands on a top-notch client, project and agency portfolio.

• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive communication design
• Be in sync with current design trends around the globe. Should have the ability to translate ideas into tangible design concepts.
• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of each design job
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists to ensure the design vision is brought to life accurately.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Ability to envision & design aesthetically pleasing web pages in line with UI/UX principles when needed
• Keep abreast of latest developments in design principles as well as technology and educate peers through informal and formal discussions.
• Make recommendations for improvements in workflows, reporting and pitches of all design projects.
• Creative Direction: Lead and inspire the design team, providing clear creative direction and conceptualizing innovative design solutions for diverse digital projects, including branding, website design, social media campaigns, email marketing, and more.
• Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of designers, ensuring efficient workflow, fostering a positive work environment, and developing their skills to achieve outstanding design output.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clients and account managers to understand project requirements, goals, and brand visions, and effectively translate them into visually engaging and impactful designs.
• Brand Identity: Maintain consistency and integrity of brand identities across all digital channels, ensuring designs align with clients' brand guidelines and agency's creative standards.
• Design Review: Conduct regular design reviews, providing constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance the quality of the team's work.
• Project Planning: Oversee project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring that design projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet clients' expectations.
• Industry Trends: Stay updated on the latest design trends, digital innovations, and emerging technologies, infusing fresh ideas into the team's work and the agency's offerings.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with other departments, such as Content Marketing, Digital Strategy, and Development, to ensure seamless integration of design elements into cohesive digital campaigns.

Who You Are

Competency

• The candidate should be expertly proficient with the complete Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop, AI, CorelDraw and InDesign.
• Experience with Motion Graphics preferred
• Prior experience in an Advertising agency is desirable
• Degree in Fine Arts, Applied Arts or Communication Design
• Familiar with and passionate about brand and design principles to collaborate with specialists in the development of all assets.
• Design Expertise: Proven experience in graphic design, web design, and other digital design disciplines, with an outstanding portfolio showcasing diverse projects and successful design solutions.
• Leadership Experience: Prior experience in leading and managing a team of designers in a fast-paced digital agency or similar environment.
• Creative Vision: A strong creative vision with the ability to conceptualize and execute unique and impactful design concepts.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey design ideas and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD) and familiarity with design tools for web and interactive media.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Degree: A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Culture

• High-degree of accountability to ensure deliveries of the highest standards in terms of quality and timelines without losing attention to details.
• Invested in personal, professional and organizational growth; Constantly seeking ways to strengthen the synergies between all three.