<p><strong>Associate Design Director</strong></p> <p>London </p> <p>This position sits in our <strong>Marketing & Technology</strong> service based in London.
We combine data, technology, creative and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like social, influencer, TTL ad campaigns, augmented reality, AI and innovation.
Our clients include eBay, easyJet, Just Eat Takeaway and Pepsico.
</p> <p><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></p> <p>We are looking for an Associate Design Director for an exciting AI Platform client of ours.
The work we produce for them is varied and can range drastically from simple BAU creative responses, to in-person creative sprints and even full productions across multiple global markets.
</p> <p>As an Associate Design Director and lead on the client, you’ll be responsible for reviewing and signing off work, upholding brand and business standards, and ensuring creative excellence across all campaigns and projects.
You will support the Design Director and work with a wider team of creatives, producers etc , providing clear, decisive feedback, guidance and inspiration to support members of the team across these disciplines.
As well as building, delegating and empowering the team to confidently take on work, you will be a hands-on creative with a willingness to ‘get your hands dirty’ to help the team.
</p> <p>This role combines design management and creative leadership, balancing people development, asset production, resource management and creative innovation.
You’ll act as a trusted partner to wider team leads, bringing both vision and practical executional expertise to every project.
</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with the Design Director to develop processes, structures and raise the quality of design</li> <li>Lead, develop, motivate and inspire DEPT’s design teams and encourage collaboration</li> <li>Deliver and inspire innovative and high.