Design Lead (Brand)

The opportunity

We are looking to recruit a strategic Design Lead (Brand) to join our friendly and creative brand team.

You will lead a joined-up approach to design across UAL. Working with colleagues from across the organisation, you will deliver strategic brand design projects for external and internal audiences across a range of print and digital platforms. You will support the development of the UAL brand and its relationship to UAL Colleges, departments and sub-brands using a solid understanding of brand design. You will bring together both internal and external design resource to ensure a greater level of discussion and coordination of design output exists across the organisation.  

You will play a key role in delivering the brand strategy across all UAL marketing and communication channels. 

About you

You will be a strategic designer and an excellent communicator with the confidence to deliver design leadership across a large and complex organisation.

• You are educated to at least an undergraduate level within Graphic Design or relevant area. 
• You have a good understanding of UX design principles.
• You have significant experience in a similar role within an in-house or agency environment.
• You have a proven track record of leading successful brand development initiatives and a strong portfolio of commercial design work.
• You have significant experience in designing for digital platforms and communication channels as well as liaising with external printers.
• You have experience of working in or with marketing and communications teams
• You have relevant experience in your own area of work, can answer colleagues’ questions and is able to work independently without direct supervision.
• You communicate effectively orally and in writing, adapting messages for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way.
• You motivate and lead a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance.
• You plan, prioritise and manage resources effectively to achieve objectives.
• You suggest practical solutions to new or unique problems.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. Relocation assistance is available.

Please see the attched Job Description and Design Portfolio documents for further information regarding the role and the application process. If you have any questions please contact: oearecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 0207 514 6685