Creative Director at Williams

London, England, United Kingdom

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£80,000 – £90,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Banking, Marketing, Corporate CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

Educated to a degree level in a relevant discipline, with substantial and relevant experience in the Design sector
Excellent communication skills, articulate, personable and confident
Enjoys working with and presenting to clients with excellent client relationship and management skills
Experienced leading a team of designers and takes a collaborative, proactive approach to handling issues and supporting clients
In depth knowledge and understanding of design and production across printed and digital disciplines
Highly organised managing yours and others workloads, managing multiple projects effectively with a polite confident manner
Calm personality with the ability to work both on own initiative and in a team environment, often under pressure and to strict deadlines
Strong level of technical and integrated creative design knowledge
Experience in creative direction and creative problem solving
Project management experience
Experience managing teams and freelancers
Brand strategy knowledge
Art direction experience
Software knowledge: Adobe Creative Cloud, Atom, HTML, CSS, MailChimp, SketchUp, Monday, Microsoft Office, Webflow, Shopify, WordPress
To be a technical expert in all areas of design for print and digital media

Responsibilities

Inspire, lead and drive high quality creative production output from conception through to completion
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to deliver value, quality and strategic output for them
Identify creative production opportunities within the bank, helping to create a pipeline of work for the studio
Align approach within the studio with client strategies from across the business, including brand marketing, events, and corporate communications
Deliver industry insight and market trends to drive innovation
Collaboration with the wider WL creative production community
Identify and develop solutions which meet client requirements, work within the client brand guidelines and are accessible for the intended audience
Provide creative consultation as part of the briefing process with the studio on best solutions and media, to ensure a successful output and happy client
Hands on management of complex jobs, pre-empting issues, coordinating work and production, including print and delivery
Monitor progress of activities to ensure adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and client brand guidelines
Ensure that message quality, format, and content meet the brief and are consistent with firm-wide communication guidelines
Guide and advise members of the team in the design and use of template material, providing training where necessary
Ensure quality control and pre-flight checking procedures are adhered to
Support the Studio Manager in ensuring internal workflow practices are adhered to within the studio, and all billable work is recorded

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Creative DirectionCreative ProductionStakeholder ManagementBrand GuidelinesPrint ProductionMarket TrendsInnovationContent StrategyDesign InnovationTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Creative Director position?

The salary is £80,000-£90,000 per annum, plus company benefits.

What is the work model and location for this role?

The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office at 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF and 2 days remote, with 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm including a 1-hour lunch.

What skills are required for the Creative Director role?

Key skills include excellent communication and client relationship management, experience leading a team of designers with a collaborative approach, in-depth knowledge of design and production for print and digital media, and high organization in managing multiple projects.

What are the personal attributes needed for this position?

The role requires someone who is articulate, personable, confident, enjoys client presentations, calm under pressure, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

What makes a strong candidate for the Creative Director role?

A strong candidate will have extensive experience directing creative vision across teams, hands-on expertise in print and digital design, proven leadership in managing complex projects and teams, and a proactive, collaborative approach to client relationships and innovation.