Lead Designer

Agency : Prose On Pixels

Job Description : The Lead Designer is responsible for providing creative direction, overseeing design execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement in all their projects. The Lead designer can seamlessly switch gears between design and production in both the print and digital disciplines.

What the candidate will do:

• Lead the development of creative concepts and visual solutions across multiple channels and platforms.

• Provide art direction and constructive feedback to designers throughout the creative process.

• Ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to brand guidelines across all deliverables.

• Review and approve creative work before client or stakeholder presentation.

• Generate new ideas and execute innovative designs across various media and channels.

• Implement design and production skills across various media and channels.

• Ability to switch seamlessly between design and production in print, digital, presentation, branding, and motion disciplines.

• Assist in training and mentoring new hires, Junior, Mid-level and senior employees to foster skill development and growth.

• Makes corrections to layouts (art and copy) as indicated by brand team or client.

• Review and design products and make necessary corrections to layouts (art and copy) based on feedback from the brand team or clients to ensure accuracy and completeness of changes.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Collaborates with art directors, project managers and copywriters during preliminary/concepting stages of work to provide composite artwork utilizing current design software. May also assist in creating or editing charts, graphs, logos, etc.

• Take charge of handling and leading calls with teams in the network, ensuring clear and effective communication.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Advertising, or a related field.

• English proficiency, B2+ level.

• 7+ years of proven experience in a similar role.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in digital production software including Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Adobe Acrobat, Sketch, Figma, Pre-Flight software.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• Deadline driven, detail oriented, and organized.

• Proven experience with AI tools.

Skills & Knowledge

Creativity

• Art Direction to team members on multiple projects.

• Presentation to clients.

• Execute layouts based on creative briefs or art direction.

• Translate designs across media and bring ideas to life.

• Think art and design centric.

Design Skills

• Excellent skills in typography, color, photography, and art.

• Advanced knowledge of web, interactive, presentation, and motion design.

• Advanced understanding of UX/UI design concepts.

• Ability to translate designs across various media.

Branding Knowledge

• Advanced experience creating design materials true to brand identity and style guidelines.

• Follow branding guidelines to deliver pieces based on creative instruction and marketing needs.

Production Skills

• Switch seamlessly between design and production.

• Strong knowledge of production concepts for various media (print, web, motion).

• Strong knowledge of design systems, mobile design, desktop applications and emails.

Management Skills

• Skill in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects concurrently, meeting established deadlines.

• Clear communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned with project objectives.

• Support project scoping, estimating, and resource planning efforts.

• Identify risks and propose solutions to keep projects on track.

• Capacity to adapt to changes in project requirements or client priorities, adjusting plans and strategies as needed.

• Ensure creative deliverables align with business goals, campaign objectives, and client expectations.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop designers through coaching, feedback, 1 on 1 reviews and career development discussions.

• Help onboard new team members and establish best practices.

• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

• Support performance evaluations and development planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical advertising agency experience.

• Ability to conceive 3-dimensionally and ability to illustrate.

Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.