Design Lead

Inside Ideas Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm is looking for a Design Lead based in London. The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading digital design teams and creating integrated campaigns across social media and digital channels. Responsibilities include overseeing design work, collaborating with teams, and ensuring brand consistency. Candidates should demonstrate strong conceptual skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for digital innovation. Join a creative environment focused on producing impactful communications for prominent brands.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of conceptual digital creative, social platforms, and digital best practice.
• Ability to execute projects of all sizes with resourcefulness.
• Proficiency with design tools and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of senior and mid-level designers.
• Oversee design work ensuring brand consistency.
• Create social media assets, videos, GIFs, and event collateral.

Skills

7+ years of experience in digital/social/integrated agency background

Strong conceptual skills

Passionate about digital & social media

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in‑house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we are at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful resultsp>

Role: Design LeadLocation: London, England, United Kingdom

About The Role

Our client is looking for a Senior Digital Design Lead with a wealth of experience creating digital campaigns across all digital and social platforms. We are seeking a leader to join and guide a team of designers working both independently and collaboratively on projects ranging from integrated digital campaigns with the AOR, always‑on social campaigns, stand‑alone creative campaigns, and longer‑form digital content.

This is a great opportunity to work within a growing team, creating impactful communications across the wide range of big brands. A strong understanding of conceptual digital creative, social platforms, and digital best practice is essential, as is the ability to execute projects of all sizes and complete them with resourcefulness and dedication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of senior and mid‑level designers, including motion graphic designers.
• Oversee design work, ensuring brand consistency and quality across all assets.
• Collaborate with copy, strategy, paid media, and creative teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create social media assets, videos, GIFs, memes, and event collateral.
• Develop decks and presentations to showcase work to clients, incorporating best‑in‑class references.
• Manage workloads, meet agreed timelines, and monitor quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Stay up‑to‑date with current digital and creative trends and recommend new creative within guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service and develop effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Complete timesheets and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital/social/integrated agency background.
• Strong conceptual skills and an understanding of class‑leading UK creative campaigns.
• Passionate about digital & social media and knowledgeable about latest innovations across platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Leadership experience and ability to inspire and manage design teams.
• Proficiency with design tools and workflow management.

What We Value

Ambitious – to succeed
Imaginative – to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Inspirational – to do groundbreaking work
Always learning & listening – to understand
Results‑focused – to exceed expectations
Actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist – across our community, clients and creations

Equal Opportunity Statement

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. We work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.