Project Design
5 days ago
Head of Design
As Head of Design, your primary focus will be impacting our core design capability offering, centred around industrial design and design strategy, as well as ownership and evolution of the visual identity and digital presence of the business.
The role will have complete departmental accountability, with leadership responsibility for the design team. You will nurture growth and development and spearhead continual improvement of best-in-class design output.
You will have significant input into new business activities, working alongside the Business Development team to strategically support sales efforts with attendance of relevant conferences and events, selling the benefits of our design capabilities into new and existing accounts. You will support with the research and signposting of business development opportunities, tailoring and providing suitable material to support early conversations.
Your active involvement in project development and completion will be pivotal, with regular touchpoints and reporting to the directors. Additionally, you will offer expert guidance and support in the evolution and approval of design-related processes and maintain positive connections with internal and external stakeholders.
Success in this position hinges on your exceptional leadership and communication skills, the ability to influence, and a commitment to nurturing the talents of your growing team. Drawing from your experience, you will excel in addressing, steering and surmounting design challenges, all while keeping a watchful eye on international design trends and their appropriate application to Crux methods and projects.
Check out what the Design Team is all about – Design at Crux
Build Crux Product Design’s position in the ownership of user-centred industrial design and strategic thought leadership delivered with clarity and simplicity.
Work closely with the Business Development team in promoting new business opportunities through nurturing client relationships and managing repeat business by strategically targeting partnerships with clients that allow Crux to be positioned as an industry leader for design excellence.
Assist with client liaison from attending briefings, project kick-offs and reviews.
Champion a user-centric design approach with rapid testing and iteration.
As a part of your role, there will be opportunities to remain close to design work and delivery with the expectation of leading by example.
Lead the development, recruitment, and engagement of the design team, promoting creativity, adaptability and collaboration.
Identify and champion industry-leading design standards, practices and systems to enhance our ability to serve existing and prospective clients, overseeing their successful integration into our operations to meet time, cost and quality goals.
Collaborate closely with fellow members of the senior leadership team to formulate and drive design-focused strategies, translating insight into creative output in a compelling and meaningful way.
Present design-related budgets and plans, aligning them with our clients’ needs and the evolving business landscape.
Articulate the unique value our design expertise brings to clients across various markets we serve, highlighting how design supports their success.
Stay up to date with industry developments and share this knowledge with the design team, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Client Engagement: With a portion of responsibilities dedicated to business development, you excel in cultivating and maintaining client relationships, positioning Crux as a leader in design excellence.
Design Expertise: Drawing from your extensive experience, you excel in supporting your team to deliver at the highest level and keeping up to date with the latest ‘value add’ tools, techniques, and approaches.
Business Acumen: You have a proven track record of translating client needs into commercially viable proposals, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compelling pitches that win projects.
Full-Time
Crux are world-leaders in the design, simulation and analysis of medical devices and consumer products; working as a trusted partner to many medical companies and household brand names, our projects touch lives by delivering a vast array of products to global markets.
We are a dynamic and fast-growing engineering consultancy that takes pride in its outstanding work and a warm and supportive workplace. Our strong community is built upon effective communication and happy employees, collaboration in project work and regular social events are the norm.
Please title your correspondence 'Head of Design'.
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Bristol, United Kingdom Crux Product Design Full timeHead of Design As Head of Design, your primary focus will be impacting our core design capability offering, centred around industrial design and design strategy, as well as ownership and evolution of the visual identity and digital presence of the business. The role will have complete departmental accountability, with leadership responsibility for the...
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