Head of Design and Operations (Events)

Humans; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic London-based events agency as a Head of Design and Operations. You will lead design initiatives, manage a talented team and drive strategic design efforts while fostering a culture of excellence. This exciting opportunity offers career progression, flexibility, and a positive company culture focused on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Career progression and learning budget

Mental health support

Travel opportunities

Flexible working

Emphasis on sustainability

Qualifications

• Over 5 years' experience in design operations.
• Strong communication and relationship building abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and bring new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and set design standards.
• Manage project planning and resource allocation.
• Enhance agency’s design system focusing on reusability.

Skills

Design skills

Operational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

An incredible London-based events agency are currently going through an exciting period of growth, including hiring a Head of Design and Operations, helping brands across the world bring their stories to life through the power of events. This agency delivers unforgettable experiences for their clients to tell stores, share messages and connect with audiences all over the world. They work with some of the world’s leading brands, executing countless events, strategic solutions, creative and content. They pride themselves on creating moments which captivate audiences, challenging mindsets and inspiring action. They also have an amazing company culture, ensuring they consistently create opportunities for everybody to build a fulfilling career, investing in development, both personal and professional, providing accessible leadership and loads of team socials.

Key Responsibilities:

Primarily work with the Client Experience, Event Production and Marketing teams to define design programming at scale

Be key in enhancing the agency’s design system, focusing on reusability and accessibility, and fostering a culture of excellence and team spirit

Perform design work and project management to support the team when needed

Work in close collaboration with the Creative Director, overseeing the design studio. You will be responsible for managing and leading the design team, setting design standards, and ensuring that design projects meet the objectives and requirements set

Focus on the strategic aspects of design, aligning design initiatives with the agency’s overall goals, setting design direction, and ensuring consistency in design across different projects

Resource management, project planning, team leadership, budget management for the department and collaboration with other departments to ensure the successful execution of design projects

Requirements:

Design, operational and leadership skills

5+ years’ experience as a Head of Design/Senior Design Project Manager/Design Operations role

Great communicator and strong relationship builder, never afraid to speak up and tell people what they need

Highly organised

Always willing to get involved, happy to take risks if you spot a great opportunity

Autonomy over your role, enabling you to bring new ideas to the table

Travel opportunities, with locations across the globe

Very flexible working

Career progression, learning and development budget

Mental health support

Emphasis on sustainability

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have the opportunity to join an absolutely stand-out events agency at an incredibly exciting time in their journey, then don’t miss out on this opportunity. APPLY NOW and share your CV.