Head of Design

What you'll do (in the beginning)70% Design + client work- Design (hands-on) holistic and comprehensive Brand Identity systems with an emphasis on craft and technical ability.- Set the creative vision and direction for design projects, from initial spark through final delivery.- Work on a wide variety of brands, including consumer, tech, startups, b2b, and our own brands and products.- Lead and inspire client project teams with the support of a client engagement lead.- Tackle tough design challenges, balancing client business and budget realities with the goal of creating excellent design work.- Guide clients through the visual identity and design process, inspiring both confidence in the relationship and excitement at the outcomes.30% Leadership and discipline building- Work with the CCO and creative team to build a thriving visual identity practice.- Collaborate with the CCO and the wider, multi-disciplinary team to develop processes and practices throughout the company that lead to great work.- Work with other discipline leads to ensure that strategies being developed for clients are fit-for-purpose and, crucially, inspire designers to design.- Evangelize and educate, internally and externally about the power of design to move the world forward and the best practices that lead to great purpose-led design.- Educate internally and externally on the rapidly changing role of AI in design.- Collaborate on new business proposals and identify opportunities with existing clients.- Help educate and expand our team by overseeing career development for current and future in-house talent, expanding our roster of freelance designers, recruiting new members of the design team and building partnerships with other studios for specialized needs.What you've done- 9+ years of design and identity experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or mentorship role.- A speciality in logo design and typography.- A portfolio of work across a range of styles and industries.- A strong POV on the role of AI in the future of design, and work that demonstrates it.- Expert Level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and the other technical tools of your choice.- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior and executive clients.- Excellent communication skills - visual, verbal, and presentation.- A robust network within the design world.- Aspiration, if not current proficiency, in human centered design and associated methodologies.- Experience delivering brand systems in a client-based business is preferred (i.e. brand consultancy, design agency, or creative agency) preferred, but not required.