Lead Designer – Beckenham
Permanent | Full-Time
Competitive Salary – Depending on Experience
This is a senior-level role that requires someone with strong conceptual design ability, hands-on technical knowledge, and natural leadership skills. You'll oversee and guide the creative direction across a wide variety of projects, ensuring all designs are not only visually impactful but also strategically aligned with client goals.
Responsibilities:
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Drive the creative process from concept to execution, developing original and engaging design solutions that reflect client objectives and elevate audience experiences.
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Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers to consistently produce high-quality, on-brand work that exceeds expectations across all touchpoints.
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Act as a strategic partner to clients—understanding their vision, identifying opportunities, and translating briefs into memorable, innovative designs.
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Champion design excellence while considering practicality, timelines, budgets, and technical constraints.
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Collaborate closely with production, project management, and wider teams to ensure cohesive delivery throughout all phases of a project.
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Introduce and integrate new technologies, design methods, and creative approaches that enhance the company’s service offering.
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Keep up to date with design trends, tools, and techniques to ensure the company remains ahead of the curve and continues to offer cutting-edge experiences.
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Work cross-functionally to streamline design workflows, improve creative processes, and maintain consistency in quality and brand expression.
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a senior or lead design role, ideally within experiential, events, or spatial design.
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A strong portfolio showcasing a mix of strategic thinking, conceptual development, and hands-on design execution.
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Leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams, delegate effectively, and provide constructive feedback.
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Excellent communication skills, both internally and when presenting ideas to clients.
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Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and 3D visualisation software.
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Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial awareness and project limitations.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a visionary designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is ready to take the reins on bold, exciting projects.
To apply or find out more, drop me a message