Job Title: Head of Design Location: Manchester, UK Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Design Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Creative Officer (CCO) About Us: We are an innovative and rapidly growing [insert industry, e.g. "tech", "retail", "consumer goods", etc.] company based in the heart of Manchester, UK. Our mission is to create cutting-edge products and services that blend design, functionality, and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a visionary Head of Design to lead our talented creative team and drive forward the design ethos of our brand. Role Overview: As the Head of Design, you will be responsible for defining and executing the design strategy across all touchpoints of the business, including digital, product, and brand. You will work closely with leadership teams and other departments to ensure cohesive, forward-thinking design solutions that reflect the company’s values and objectives. This role requires a blend of leadership, creative vision, and hands-on design skills to build a design culture that inspires innovation and fosters collaboration. Key Responsibilities: - Design Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the design team, setting high standards of creativity and innovation in all design projects. - Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary design team (including UX/UI, graphic designers, and product designers). Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture. - Design Strategy: Develop and implement design strategies that align with the company's goals and brand vision, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience across all channels. - Brand Identity: Oversee the evolution of the company’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all brand assets and communications, while staying ahead of industry trends. - Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with product, marketing, development, and leadership teams to deliver cohesive design solutions that meet both user and business needs. - Creative Direction: Oversee and approve the creative direction for key projects, including websites, apps, packaging, campaigns, and physical products. - Innovation & Trends: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, using this knowledge to guide the design team in developing cutting-edge, user-focused solutions. - Project Management: Ensure all design projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, balancing creative excellence with business efficiency. - Stakeholder Engagement: Present design concepts, strategies, and solutions to stakeholders and leadership teams, ensuring buy-in and alignment with business objectives. Qualifications & Experience: - Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in a design leadership role, ideally within [insert industry or specific types of products/services]. - Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Graphic Design, UX/UI, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Leadership: Proven experience managing and scaling design teams, with strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills. - Portfolio: A compelling portfolio demonstrating exceptional design work and an ability to execute across a variety of mediums (digital, product, branding, etc.). - Skills: Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other relevant design tools. Experience with design systems, prototyping