Design Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Navigator Full time

About Us:


Navigator is a leading agency that combines compelling storytelling with incisive content and digital marketing. Our team, comprising experts from Matter Of Form and Perowne International, has a profound grasp of the luxury market, employing an integrated approach that spans editorial, content, SEO, paid media, organic social, and web development.



About the Role:


We are seeking a highly motivated Creative Lead to join our team. As the ideal candidate, you will have a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to deliver innovative and commercially successful creative work, ideally within the luxury sector. You will thrive on delivering work that tells authentic, memorable stories in a data-informed environment where feedback, analytics, and emerging technologies influence the creative direction.



Your Key Responsibilities:



  • Lead and inspire the design team, providing clear creative direction and guidance to ensure high-quality, cohesive output
  • Collaborate closely with the Editor-in-Chief and design team to deliver visually compelling storytelling strategies across digital and print platforms
  • Conceptualise, design, and execute creative assets for luxury brands, including photography, video, social media content, website content, newsletters, digital ads, and print collateral.
  • Develop the creative strategy across social media, editorial, and partnerships, ensuring sharp brand alignment and impact
  • Integrate AI-driven tools to support the creative process, ideation, and efficiency improvements
  • Ensure all creative work reflects clients' brand identity, tone of voice, and marketing objectives
  • Present creative concepts to clients and play a key role in client meetings, offering strategic insights and ensuring the creative vision is understood and implemented
  • Translate client feedback and analytics into actionable creative improvements, ensuring the final output meets both creative and commercial objectives
  • Work with the leadership team to develop, assess and implement initiatives that will improve the process and culture of the company
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met without compromising quality
  • Take ownership of creative projects, from concept to completion, while maintaining a collaborative approach with the wider team
  • Stay current with design trends, luxury sector developments, and emerging digital marketing strategies


Requirements:



  • Minimum of five years of experience in a design role within an agency or in-house team, ideally in the luxury or premium sector
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating design skills across digital and print platforms, with a focus on luxury brands.
  • A book of industry contacts and freelancers to support our creative output from illustrators to photographers, videographers and stylists.
  • A passion for creativity that drives commercial success and a desire to take the next step in your career towards a leadership position
  • Understanding of digital marketing strategies and how creative work supports broader business objectives
  • Proven experience leading digital and creator-driven content shoots, delivering visually compelling assets that align with luxury brand narratives and marketing objectives.
  • Experience in managing and mentoring, to develop the careers of our design team
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma, with knowledge of video editing and web design and development as a bonus
  • A keen interest in AI and demonstrable experience in using AI to support design.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey creative concepts to clients and internal teams
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
  • A proactive attitude, comfortable taking initiative and ownership of projects


What We Offer:



  • A chance to take the next step in your creative career, with the opportunity to move towards a Creative Director role
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with close interaction with senior leadership
  • Hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days a week in our Somerset House office
  • Competitive salary based on experience (£60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience)
  • An opportunity to make a significant impact on the creative direction of high-profile luxury brands

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