Lead Designer

Are you a creative leader who loves blending hands-on design with team leadership? Do you thrive in fast-paced consumer goods environments where ideas move quickly and you can directly shape the look and feel of products seen by millions? Were partnering with a high-growth global business in the lifestyle & giftware space to find a Lead Designer to join their expanding Creative Team.

About the Role:

This is a pivotal creative leadership role overseeing a team of designers. while still contributing to day-to-day design output. Youll drive the creative vision across multiple categories including product, packaging, graphics, and marketing assets and work closely with NPD, Marketing, and Sales to bring trend-led concepts to life. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a team of Designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing creative culture.
• Oversee the full design workflow, from artwork scheduling to resource planning, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Contribute hands-on to product, packaging, and graphic design when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by shaping efficient, gold-standard design processes.
• Partner closely with NPD, Marketing, and Sales to create trend-led concepts and commercially strong product ranges.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven senior design/leadership experience in consumer goods, particularly product or packaging.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills with a portfolio showcasing creative range and leadership.
• Confident managing and developing designers while balancing hands-on design work.
• Excellent grasp of design processes, critical paths, and delivering at pace.
• Highly organised, commercially minded, ideally with experience in licensed products.

This is a chance to join a global, award-winning business with huge momentum (they've doubled their turnover in just 3 years!), diverse product offering, and partnerships with major international brands. Youll get variety, visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful creative impact within an established but fast-moving team. Think it could be a good fit? Apply now - Ref. 5WW848YR.

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