Head of Design

**Job title**: Head Of Design

**Location**: Reading - Berkshire

**Salary**: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE

Hybrid - 3 days in the office 2 WFH

**The Job**

As part of the agency leadership team, you will guide a team of designers in creating the best B2B branding, website and creative work. You will take full ownership of the design team, encouraging them to raise the quality and performance of their work.

You will also work closely with the Creative Director, Head of Operations and Head of Development to help steer the agency toward greater success and continued growth.

**About You**
- You must be an experienced B2B Senior Designer - 8 years minimum experience
- Influence and elevate the Design Team's output
- Play an effective role in scheduling and balancing work across the studio
- The ability to output creative design that delivers genuine business results for our clients
- Operate Adobe design software, including XD
- Bring a deep technical understanding of digital design (especially around websites)
- An ability to educate and lead clients on process (especially around websites)
- Have and use your business acumen to improve the running of the design operation
- Ability to write briefs, create proposals, quote for projects, and pitch to clients
- Understanding client's needs
- Resourcefulness to solve problems and convert them into opportunities
- Bravery to jump in, push boundaries and deliver outstanding results.

**Your job as Head Of Design**
- Improve the calibre and ability of the Design Team through coaching and growth
- Raise the bar on the quality and effectiveness of the creative output
- Review, assess and lead individual design team members
- Report to the Directors on performance and improvements of the design team
- Be the first contact for any challenge in the Design Team
- Solve problems using your expertise in design
- Offer understanding, logic, and guide solutions in others
- Work as part of the Leadership Team to operate and improve our process across all disciplines
- Take complete control of the Design Team

**Benefits**:

- Bonus based on profit
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home