About Us
Motive is a design and build studio specialising in contemporary spatial projects for brands. We work with an international network of local suppliers to deliver high-impact projects through a low-impact lens. From our South London studio, for brands across the world.
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
CONTRACT: Full time, Monday - Friday : 9am-6pm
SALARY: To be discussed
The Role: The Head of Design will lead a growing team of both full time and freelance designers. Encouraging creativity and innovation in the studio whilst managing the delivery of design projects to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
* Work as lead creative on design projects delivered by the studio.
* Direct highly conceptual projects, which feel new and unseen.
* Creatively direct through moodboards and sketches to kick off design projects.
* Manage the delivery and execution of design documents for client facing presentations.
MANAGEMENT
* Manage the design team workflow on multiple projects in parallel, using Monday.com to manage resourcing.
* Define how design projects are delivered to clients.
* Quote for the Design Team billable hours alongside the Project Management team.
* Manage design deliveries for projects spanning across pop up shops, window displays, activations and interior fit outs.
* Successfully manage contracted members of the design team with weekly 1:1 sessions and quarterly reviews.
* Manage the hiring and booking of design team employees including freelancers.
* Maintain a freelancer database alongside the Studio Coordinator.
* Collaborate with the Production team on project specific design related problem solving.
* Work with the Head of Production and external advisors to ensure that Health and Safety, CDM and Building Control regulations are considered within all designs.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
* Maintain an interest and awareness of new trends across the fashion and beauty industries.
* Encourage the use of low impact materials and production methods.
* Attend design events and exhibitions throughout the year. Managing a design calendar with the Design Team for events in London and Europe.
* Develop Motive design services to ensure they are inline with industry change.
IN-HOUSE DESIGN
* Act as the guardian of all Motive brand standards.
* Implement change and improvements to design team ways of working where necessary.
* Oversee the management of the company website and social media.
* Manage training of design team staff in studio or on external courses.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.
Requirements
* Exceptional design and communication skills.
* A highly conceptual thinker and designer.
* Experience working within the retail design industry, delivering projects including but not limited to pop up shops, window displays, retail activations and commercial interiors.
* Experience in successfully managing design teams made up of contracted and freelance staff.
* Expertise in developing, guiding, and managing all stages of the design process including strategy, feasibility, concept, and technical design.
* Experience in leading client pitches.
* Proven experience managing design deadlines and timelines at various project durations.
* An interest in fashion, beauty and contemporary culture.
* An interest in low impact and ethical production.
* Availability to work in the studio a minimum of 4 days per week.
Programmes
Essential: Sketch Up / Rhino, V Ray, Adobe Suite and Vectorworks
Non-essential: Monday, Slack, iCal, Dext
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays and additional Christmas allowance.
* 1 day additional holiday per year for a maximum of 5 years.
* Access to HEKA employee benefits system, with £25 per month allowance.
* Snacks provided in the studio, team lunch once a month.
* Company performance based incentives & vouchers.
* Early finish every Friday.
* Access to training and external courses to develop your skills.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Design Services
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