About the Team

We are looking for a Creative Team Lead to join our multicultural team of creative production experts and deliver all of our clients creative production requirements to the highest standards.

Purpose of the role

To work within our design department, collaborating on projects with the wider creative team and beyond. We work with global brands on a broad range of projects including campaign, film, brand and retail. This role needs someone engaged by interesting briefs, challenges and opportunities.

Who we’d love to hire

A designer with 6+ years’ experience, who can confidently apply their design perspective and thinking to a range of creative challenges. An individual who brings imagination, personality, and ideas to the team, as well as:

• Confidence in design concepting and developing creative concepts
• Experience in print, digital and retail applications, with examples to prove it
• Confidence progressing projects independently, and as part of a team
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the design team
• A can-do attitude – flexible, resourceful, and solution-focused
• Ability to clearly communicate thinking to colleagues and clients, whether written, verbal or graphical

Skills, knowledge, experience and exposure

• Aligning with the Project Manager/Account Manager job prioritization and resource allocation
• Collaborating with the other members of the studio team to achieve on-time delivery of work.
• Liaising with all relevant internal/external resource and suppliers where appropriate.
• Ensure designs adhere to Client’s brand guidelines, achieve the highest standard of design quality and standard operating practices across the Client/IW studio and central production hub
• Ensure that the Project Manager and team members are kept fully informed at all
• stages of relevant projects.
• Ensure all checks and quality-control steps are taken at all stages of each job so that the highest standards are achieved.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Strong typographic skills, beautiful design aesthetic and an eye for detail

Preferred but not essential:

• Figma and Sketch would be beneficial
• Motion or 3D skills would be nice
• Some experience with Microsoft software

Mindset to navigate the role

• Uphold best practice of agreed processes, systems and technologies to facilitate delivery of top-notch work
• Ability to work in a high energy environment, with a good sense of humour

• Has a project management mind-set and used to running campaigns
• Lead, guide and mentor junior team members, be their go-to person
• Creating a collaborative and cohesive work environment

Temperament for the role

Working as a Lead Designer requires a positive, 'can-do' attitude at all times, setting an example for team members. You will need a high level of energy and self-motivation to create an environment that not only motivates yourself but also inspires others to perform their best.

In addition, a curious mind is crucial for success in your role. You must have a genuine interest in internal operations and be willing to listen to client challenges. This curiosity is the fuel that unlocks our proposition and enables us to stay ahead of the competition.

As a professional, accountability is essential. You will be expected to manage your workload effectively and to raise your hand when you need team support. This means taking ownership of your work, delivering results, and taking responsibility for your actions.

Collaboration is also vital. You must have a 'we, not me' mentality and be willing to support team members who may be struggling. You must be a team player and work towards common goals, with the success of the team being the ultimate objective.

Role Requirements

Hybrid role with 2x weekly in the client office on site (Currently meeting in person often over Thursdays and Fridays but this can be changed and requires flexibility)