Design Director

3 months ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom DNA Recruit Full time
Design Director – Brand Experience Agency – London/Hybrid

Are you a visionary Design Director?

DNA Recruit is working with a renowned Brand Experience Agency seeking an experienced Design Director to lead the creative direction of their multi-faceted 3D built environment projects. You will collaborate with high-profile clients, managing and delivering exceptional work across various sectors. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, you’ll drive creative excellence, shaping spaces that exceed client expectations.

About the Role:

As the Design Director, you will oversee the studio’s 3D built environment work, ensuring alignment with business and brand strategies while nurturing long-term client relationships. You’ll spearhead the creative direction and execution of world-class projects for blue-chip clients, particularly in interior, exhibition, experiential, and installation design.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Creative Direction: Lead the studio’s creative output across 3D built environment projects, ensuring innovation and excellence.
  • Client Management: Professionally present creative ideas to clients, consistently exceeding their expectations.
  • Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with the Strategy Director to align creative work with business, brand, and audience objectives.
  • New Business Development: Participate in new business pitches, developing project proposals and identifying new opportunities.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and coach creative talent, fostering personal growth and ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, managing deadlines, budgets, and resources to deliver outstanding results.
  • Industry Expertise: Stay updated on design trends, continually exploring new opportunities to grow the agency’s expertise.
Skills and Experience Required:
  • Design Expertise: Proven experience in delivering top-tier work across 3D built environments, including interior, exhibition, and experiential design.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a passion for guiding creative teams and ensuring their success.
  • Client Relations: Skilled in building and maintaining long-term client relationships through innovative, high-quality work.
  • Presentation Skills: Confident and polished in delivering presentations to both internal and external audiences.
  • Team Development: Committed to mentoring and developing the creative team to achieve their personal and project goals.
  • Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical abilities and a solution-driven approach to design challenges.
  • Multi-tasking: Capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strategic Thinking: Skilled at aligning creative vision with broader business objectives.
  • Market Awareness: Deep understanding of current industry trends and a forward-thinking approach to creative design.
Salary: £66k - £70k
Job Reference: AW 11495

At DNA Recruit, we are committed to connecting top talent with innovative opportunities. If you're ready to play a key role in an exciting, creative agency environment, we’d love to hear from you.

DNA Recruit values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 
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