We are looking for an experienced Design Lead to join us in delivering high-quality brand, campaign, and channel/digital work. Design Leads are a critical contributor to our integrated agency and drive design solutions and delivery that address client challenges and objectives. This role focuses on translating client needs into compelling visual experiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and pushing the boundaries of design to achieve tangible growth outcomes for our clients. They serve as the design expert across their client portfolio, and are front and centre in presenting work to clients and articulating the strategic rationale behind design decisions. They are also a key part of the mentoring and development of our wider creative talent, which if you thrive on the opportunity of leadership, then this is a rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities
As a key part of any client/project team, you will be actively engaging with clients to fully understand their business objectives and desired outcomes.
You will translate those client needs into compelling and innovative design solutions that effectively communicate brand identity and support overall marketing and growth strategies.
You will be working closely with a diverse team of professionals, including Marketers, Copywriters, Digital specialists, and Client Managers, to ensure seamless integration of design elements into overall initiatives and projects.
You will lead or participate in brainstorming sessions, offer creative input, and provide design expertise to support the development of cohesive and impactful work.
You will ensure design solutions are not only visually appealing but also strategically sound and drive measurable results and present those design concepts and rationale to clients.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of design standards that ensure consistency, quality, and innovation.
Effectively manage design aspects of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
Oversee and provide guidance to other Creative Team members where required to help with the development and delivery of smart and effective design solutions.
About You
You’ll have experience working in a Lead capacity in a creative or marketing team, and be confident working across brand, digital, and campaign creative.
You will thrive on any opportunity to be in front of clients, both in understanding their needs and presenting your work as a solution to those needs.
You will love the pace and enjoyment that comes from working on multiple clients and projects and becoming deeply passionate about their brands and businesses.
It is important that you are confident in design thinking across offline and digital and have an active interest in growing your abilities across new tools to expand your chops into these areas.
Behind you will be a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality branding, campaign, and production work.
And you will be known for a keen eye for detail and a passion for pushing creative boundaries.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who aligns with our values, thrives in a team environment, and is eager to make a meaningful impact at Plato.