CBA London is looking for a Design Director to join our London studio. Could this be you?
CBA is a leading branding and design agency based in London. We craft compelling visual identities, packaging, brand world activations, and branded campaigns for esteemed clients, including Pernod Ricard, Unilever, Nestlé, and BAT. Driven by a shared passion for building omni-channel brand experiences, we connect authentically with cultural moments and truths.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a highly talented and visionary Design Director to lead and inspire our creative team. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional creative skills and a proven ability to develop and execute impactful brand experiences across various touch-points. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of brand strategy, a passion for pushing creative boundaries, and a collaborative approach to leadership.
- Creative Leadership: Provide overall creative direction and leadership to the design team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Brand Strategy: Collaborate with strategists and account managers to develop and execute brand strategies that align with client objectives and resonate with target audiences.
- Concept Development: Lead the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts for branding, packaging, brand activations, and integrated campaigns.
- Design Execution: Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality execution across all touch-points.
- Team Management: Mentor and guide a team of designers, providing feedback, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, effectively presenting creative concepts and managing client expectations.
- Industry Expertise: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
- New Business: Contribute to new business efforts by participating in pitches and developing compelling creative proposals.
What you’ll need
- Demonstrable experience in a creative design role, with experience in a leadership position.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills and a deep understanding of brand strategy.
- Proven experience leading and managing creative teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- A passion for design and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries.
- Experience working with global brands is a plus.
Having these skills will be an advantage
- Multi-disciplinary design skills across digital, motion graphics, and illustration.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including strategists, copywriters, and production artists.
- A strong understanding of production processes and print/digital specifications.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity brings creativity, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are actively engaging in creating an environment free of discrimination.
CBA London is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, colour, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or marital status.
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