Global Design Lead — Brand & Design System Architect

Awin Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing firm in the UK seeks a Global Design Lead to elevate design across all channels. This role involves setting strategic direction, leading a multi-disciplinary team, and overseeing the creation of a scalable design system. The ideal candidate has proven experience in leading design teams, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. This position offers a flexible workweek and a supportive culture that prioritizes mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working allowance

Professional development opportunities

Paid special leave

Qualifications

• Proven senior experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Strong portfolio in branding, digital interfaces, and complex multi-channel design.
• Excellent communication abilities and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global design strategy across Marketing.
• Lead and develop the global design team.
• Oversee resource allocation and workflow management.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary design teams

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Expert in Adobe Creative Suite

UI/UX design proficiency

Strategic thinking

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Job description

A leading digital marketing firm in the UK seeks a Global Design Lead to elevate design across all channels. This role involves setting strategic direction, leading a multi-disciplinary team, and overseeing the creation of a scalable design system. The ideal candidate has proven experience in leading design teams, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. This position offers a flexible workweek and a supportive culture that prioritizes mental health and wellbeing.