Description
As Senior Graphic Designer you will help lead our internal creative pod within the Marketing team and take charge of shaping the visual identity and design language of our brand.
We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the Trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.
You'll lead a small, talented team of creatives and collaborate closely with other departments to deliver compelling visual solutions across multiple platforms. You are not only a design expert but also a strategic thinker who can translate business goals into impactful design work.
This role is initially for 3 months; however, it could be extended and become permanent.
Somerset House pursues a 'Step Inside, Think Outside' spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.
Experience:
- Multiple years of professional experience in a senior graphic design or creative lead roles, with a proven track record in leadership.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects across multiple platforms (digital, print, motion, etc.).
- Experience leading creative teams, establishing creative processes and managing design projects from ideation to execution.
- Experience working closely with marketing teams either as clients in an agency setting or inhouse.
Skills:
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and after affects), Figma, Sketch, or other design tools.
- Experience leading creative teams and managing design projects from ideation to execution.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate creative ideas and collaborate with non-design teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Lead the creative direction for design projects, ensuring consistency with the brand's identity and goals.
- Develop and oversee the execution of creative concepts across social, print, web, and multimedia platforms.
- Supporting on the briefing and selection of lead campaign imagery.
- Manage and mentor a team of two creatives, a designer and videographer, providing creative guidance and fostering professional growth.
- Collaborate with marketing, pr, exhibitions, studios and development teams to create innovative creative strategies that support business objectives.
- Ensure high-quality delivery of design projects from concept through to execution, meeting deadlines and maintaining brand consistency.
- Stay updated with industry trends and integrate them into creative processes to keep the brand at the forefront of design.
For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please see the job advert.