Design Director

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Jones Knowles Ritchie Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Director to join our Creative team at Jones Knowles Ritchie. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the creative direction of our clients' brands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the creative direction of brands, championing the raising of craft levels and promoting the meaning of Brand First through charismatic design.
  • Promote self and the team through sharing of work and creative inspiration.
  • Identify development areas and skills gaps for the team and support them in training and coaching.
  • Develop succession plans, actively looking for talent to build the team's skills and capabilities.
  • Actively give feedback on creative work to steer it in the right direction.
  • Work with other disciplines outside of Design to get the best result for JKR and clients.
  • Lead all client-facing presentations and role-model excellence in communication with clients and with teams internally.
  • Deliver strong pitches and seek to influence results.
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in a top branding, design, or creative studio.
  • Experience working on Global CPG projects, ideally leading.
  • Demonstrable experience building brand ideas across multiple touch points.
  • Be comfortable and experienced managing two or more designers.
  • Feel confident in presentations and be comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teams.
  • Be passionate about great design and have a keen eye for detail.
About Us

Jones Knowles Ritchie is a branding business that has been proudly independent since 1990. We started out in the world of packaging, but now we're worldwide, with more than 350 people across the UK, USA, and China. We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for creating distinctive brands that inspire and connect with people.

What We Offer
  • Pension Plan.
  • Training & Development.

This role is offered as a permanent position. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of two days per week in the studio.



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