Design Director (12mth FTC)
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Jones Knowles Ritchie is a branding business founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.
We started out in the world of packaging but now were worldwidefrom three founders to more than 300 of us across the UK and USA. Together we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.
But even more important than what we do is why we do it. Were here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all be yourself. Because we believe thats the only way to truly be distinctive everywhere.
We are seeking a Design Director on a fixed term contract (FTC) from January 2026 to guide and elevate our creative vision. Reporting directly to the Creative Director you will oversee the creative direction of branding initiatives particularly in the Consumer Packaging (CPG) sector.
The Design Director plays a pivotal leadership role within our Design team driving quality and strategically led creative solutions. You will inspire your team and offer growth opportunities enabling them to excel in their roles while consistently innovating for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Champion the sharing of creative work and inspiration both internally and externally
- Identify and develop skills within the team through training and mentorship
- Lead client-facing presentations with excellence in communication
- Deliver impactful pitches and strategies that influence client outcomes
- Provide constructive feedback on design work and guide projects towards creative excellence
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal results for clients
Experience
- Substantial experience in a leading branding design or creative agency
- Significant exposure to Global CPG projects with proven leadership
- Ability to construct brand ideas across various consumer touchpoints
- Experience managing design teams and fostering a collaborative environment
- Fluent in senior-level presentations and client engagement
- A passionate advocate for outstanding design and attention to detail
- Proven ability to extract world-class conceptual design from team members
Requirements
- 7 years of relevant experience
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience leading a team of designers
At JKR our goal is to create an equitable diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects and creates for the societies we live in. Diversity Equity and Inclusion is a long-term business imperative and a commitment at JKR not an initiative that sits under one department. As a leader in our business you will demonstrate being a DEI advocate and champion with your actions in how you build run and grow your team(s)
Benefits
This role will be offered as a Fixed term contract from January 2026 for 12 months you will be eligible for JKR benefits including:
- Pension Plan
- Training & Development
- Paid holiday
- Health insurance
- Location: Shoreditch studio
- Hybrid working: min 2 days pw in the studio (or as required by the team)
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Experience Design
- Grasshopper
- Sketch
- Sign Manufacturing
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Hello! We are Jones Knowles Ritchie We’re a design-led creative company building brands for scale, disruption and good. Founded in 1990 and proudly independent, we work for some of the most famous brands in the world out of our studios in New York, London and Shanghai. Please take a m ... View more
