Senior Brand Designer

This role is based in our 5 Howick Place London office.

Role overview 

Were seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Designer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality on-brand campaigns digital products and visual assets from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will be a creative powerhouse with a knack for managing operations and maintaining the highest standards of visual excellence while helping their Art Director on projects across the LIONS Division particularly Cannes Lions and WARC.

Key accountabilities

Project management and execution:            

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of creative projects ensuring they meet our high visual standards and adhere to different brand guidelines.

• Manage project timelines resources and budgets efficiently.

• Provide direction to other junior members guiding the conceptual thinking for projects.

• Ensure a collaborative and productive work environment within the creative team.

Stakeholder communication:

• Serve as a deputy to the Art Director handling complex creative challenges and engaging with multiple stakeholders.

• Work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders across the business. Take on feedback know when to push back and always fly the flag for quality over quantity. 

• Regularly update Senior Leadership and the Art Director on project progress and any critical issues.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between different departments and external partners.

Creative strategy and innovation:

• Contribute to the development of creative strategies that align with product objectives and market trends.

• Translate strategic thinking into beautiful effective design

• Reimagine existing and future brand guidelines for all landscapes.

• Create new identities for future product ventures that stand out from the current suite whilst adhering to masterbrand guidelines.

• Collaborate with the studio team to develop video content and provide art direction.

Art direction quality control and brand consistency:

• Uphold the highest standards of quality in all creative outputs and implement best practices throughout.

• Ensure craft consistency and attention to detail across all touchpoints.

• Ensure the quality and consistency of creative output reviewing designs and materials.

• Provide hands-on art direction guiding designers and artists in the execution of visual elements.

• Work in-house with other creatives i.e. copywriters to shape messaging that aids design and video art direction with mood and storyboards.

• Build presentations that take stakeholders on a journey communicating your process ideas and solutions.

• Produce visuals for subscription-based products including platform assets marketing Festival assets and social media promotions.

• Ensure the consistency and responsiveness of content shared across multiple platforms i.e. social vs printing assets vs video.

• Develop compelling design concepts that translate to both contemporary and cutting-edge digital executions as well as compelling marketing materials working closely with both internal and external partners to ensure that the final customer experience aligns with the brands broader visual concept and art direction.

• Ensure all creative work is on-brand and resonates with the target audience.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

Qualifications :

Skills experience & qualifications required

• Conceptual design thinking and a high level of consistency.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment able to navigate feedback.

• Able to design across all stages of a project from concept to completion art direction to brand systems across any touchpoint.

• Fully understand the brands visual identity ensure creativity and consistency across all channels and support the team in delivering standout design. 

• A strong portfolio of high-impact consumer-facing work that demonstrates great typographic layout hierarchy and technical skills across all things marketing digital and print.

• Experience in collaborating with Art Directors and the wider creative team in everyday tasks. 

• Experience in supporting Junior Designers with peer-to-peer feedback on BAU tasks.

• Self-driven proactive and keen to learn new skills.

• Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Including Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Premiere and After Effects. Knowledge of Figma would be a bonus.

• Knowledge of motion graphic and video editing would be a strong plus.

• Ability to positively interact with both creative and marketing teams.

• A keen interest in current industry trends and techniques. 

• Excellent organisational skills required; must be able to handle multiple projects and produce a high volume of quality work within tight deadlines via cross- functional workflow streams and project management tools. 

• Self-motivated a team player comfortable with following directions and receiving feedback on their work as required. 

• At least 4 years of experience as a creative in the industry. Relevant experience working in a team- based environment is ideal. 

Additional Information :

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say 

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time