Overview
/ About us
Stripe is an agency of creative, digitally-minded, content-loving people working in Edinburgh and London. We develop, launch and manage social campaigns for a bunch of incredible clients, including Whyte & Mackay, Scottish Government, Secret Garden Distillery and FanDuel. Stripe is part of Lumanity, a global 1,200 strong consultancy group that delivers its services from an office network in the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia.
Responsibilities / Position overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our fast-growing Studio and manage a small team of talented designers and content creators. You will play a pivotal role in leading our design initiatives, focusing on integrated design projects and social media platforms.
You will work across a variety of retained and project-based clients, Whyte & Mackay, Scottish Power, Moda, Virgin Hotels, Scottish Government, Etihad Airlines x Manchester City, Tefal, Grosvenor Casinos, FT Group, Travelodge, Merlin Entertainments (The London Eye, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon).
You will have a passion for finding new ways to make culture-shaping, thumb-stopping content & activations that have the power to transform brands.
You will be responsible for managing a small studio team, guiding them in executing creative strategies and delivering exceptional design solutions to our clients. This role requires a blend of creative vision, technical proficiency, and leadership skills.
You will report in the MD, Social & Influencer and work closely with MD, Stripe, Edinburgh, and a traffic manager who will orchestrate the flow of projects through the studio, ensuring that resources are effectively utilised, deadlines are met, and clients are satisfied with the final deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creative Direction:
• Provide creative direction and strategic insight for digital design projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Conceptualise innovative design solutions and layouts for various platforms, including reports, tenders, new business proposals, pitch presentations, branded merchandise, and social media.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to understand project requirements and translate them into compelling visual concepts.
2. Design Expertise:
• Lead the design process from concept to execution, utilising industry-leading software tools and technologies to produce high-quality designs.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in digital design, incorporating innovative techniques to enhance user engagement and experience.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups to communicate design concepts effectively and gather feedback from stakeholders.
3. Social Media:
• Develop creative assets for social media platforms, including graphics, animations, and video content, to support marketing campaigns and brand awareness efforts.
• Collaborate with the social media team to develop content calendars, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and campaign objectives
4. Team Leadership:
• Mentor and coach content teams and junior designers, providing guidance on design principles, industry standards, and project management best practices.
• Manage workload distribution and project timelines for the studio team, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging creativity, innovation, and continuous learning among team members.
5. Relationship Management:
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal clients (Senior Management and Client Service), serving as a trusted advisor and creative partner throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present design concepts and recommendations, articulating the rationale behind creative decisions and addressing any feedback or concerns.
• Proactively identify opportunities for upselling additional services or expanding the scope of existing projects to drive business growth.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a design role, preferably within an agency or digital marketing environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and other relevant design tools.
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects is crucial for creating motion graphics, visual effects, animations, typography, and text animation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital design projects, with a focus on social media content, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Microsoft Office Suite: While not specifically design-focused, proficiency in software like PowerPoint, is a valued skill for creating presentations, proposals, and other documents related to design projects.
• Experience of using workflow tools like for project management and team collaboration making full use of workflows, task tracking, and communication tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to deliver exceptional results under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in digital design and social media marketing.
• Detail-oriented approach with a keen eye for visual aesthetics and brand consistency
Benefits
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:
1. Hybrid and Flexible Working - we are currently hybrid working with two mandatory in-office days a week
2. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and shared parental leave options
3. A pension plan with employer contributions
4. Subsidised private healthcare with employee contribution
5. Personal learning plans, coaching and mentoring to support you on your career path
6. Generous annual leave entitlement including Christmas and birthday off and work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks of the year
7. An annual profit related bonus
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