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Head of Design, Central London

Overview

Underscore is a full-service creative, branding, communications and digital agency working with future
thinking brands that exist for a reason.
We are seeking an exceptionally well organised Head of Design to lead our talented team of
designers. Successful applicants will have a relevant portfolio, great people skills and past experience
of both project management and creative studio direction within a busy agency. This role would suit
someone with creative passion, balanced by a strategic and commercial outlook, as well as a savvy
digital mind to inspire the team towards future thinking.
The role requires excellent design skills, strong digital capabilities and your portfolio and experience
will showcase just how proven and progressive you are. You will be an incredibly organised individual
with proven project management skills, and your attitude will show us that you’re ready to lead our
thriving agency to the next level.
We want someone who is comfortable with leading regular status meetings if required and you will
have a deep understanding of best practice processes and procedures. We expect you to be the
driver of the project, be a confident presenter and be an amazing designer. You will lead design on
projects, working with teams and clients to develop design ideas and discover new opportunities.
You’ll be joining an award-winning team that buzzes with passion and ideas – inspired by our Oxford
Street location and a constant flow of new briefs, all fuelled by team breakfasts, spontaneous lunches,
and snacks on tap.

£58-65K DOE, Contract 3-6M with a view to permanency

Key requirements of the role:

_ Be able to work hands-on when needed across both print and digital projects, whilst happy managing and directing others
_ Expert knowledge of UX/UI including user journey planning
_ Concept generation based on a written brief
_ Creative team management experience
_ Initiating brainstorming within team
_ Advanced skills in the tools of the trade such as Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch
_ Ability to demonstrate creativity through efficiently conceptualising, planning, producing, refining and/ or leading a diverse range of creative ideas/ concepts, specialised graphic and/ or illustrative material for team consideration against the set strategic brief
_ Communicate effectively verbally as well as visually, presenting design rationale during internal/ external presentations/ critiques - engaging with internal senior level management and external clients
_ Take pride in delivering large-scale projects on time and on budget

You’ll need:

_ 8+ years agency experience within the design / branding sector
_ Strong communication skills
_ Meticulous eye for detail
_ Creative team management experience

if you’re a positive and ambitious Head of Design that wants to do amazing work, apply here or send your CV today to jobs@underscore.co.uk along with your portfolio and a short cover email telling us why you’d be perfect for the role.