Lead Designer

Our vision

Davies is a community of outstanding people. We welcome different perspectives, support each other’s ambitions and grow together. In a fast-changing business environment, we adapt and look ahead. We succeed because we are multi-talented: in the skills of our teams, specialisms, and sector expertise. Working together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Our Values

We are Connected: United under one mission and believe in our collective power to make a difference; together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

We are Dynamic: We adapt with the environment, striving for what is next. Relentlessly seeking more for our business, clients, colleagues, and communities.

We are Innovative: We are solution focused with an entrepreneurial mindset, empowered to discover new paths.

We Succeed Together: We support each other to grow and value different perspectives, ideas, and experiences - making an impact on our communities.

Davies is a multi-award-winning operations management, consulting, and digital solutions provider to organisations in highly regulated markets, including insurance, financial services, utilities, communications and to regulatory bodies. Our core services include Claims Solutions, Insurance Services Consulting and Technology and Legal Solutions.

The role

Exciting opportunity for a Lead Designer to work in a collaborative and supportive environment within Davies marketing and communications. Reporting into the Group Head of Creative, you will lead the development and execution of design concepts for the brand across multiple channels, as well as from an employer brand standpoint.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the team regarding brand creative, including guideline development and adherence.
• Provide daily direction to the design team, advising the team on creative that aligns with our visual identity and branding.
• Lead team members on branding guidelines and provides support and oversight to help them apply the brand in their projects.
• Lead campaign concepting and design prioritization with our design team.
• Manage projects using project management software.
• Work with a wide range of media, including photography, illustration, animation and video footage to deliver bid creative that is fresh, innovative, on-brand and focused on brand
• Collaborate with fellow designers in the development of creative required
• Lead and mentor a team of creatives in the UK, US & India, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide constructive feedback to enhance both their skills and performance and that of their respective teams.
• Ensure consistency and cohesiveness of the brand across all communication channels.
• Keep up to date with design best practice and industry trends to prompt new ideas and the development of new creative tactics to enhance our and stay ahead of the market

Key skills and experience required

• Extensive industry experience as a graphic designer in-house or agency
• A graphic design qualification or similar
• Thorough working knowledge and strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent layout and typography skills
• Insurance and/or professional services experience preferred
• Possess a portfolio that demonstrates creative flair and an attention to detail
• Ability to interpret design briefs independently to produce relevant creative using own initiative
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, running multiple projects concurrently and often operating to tight deadlines
• A positive, high-energy team player motivated to constantly innovate, improve and push creative boundaries
• Video editing and animation skills

Why work for Davies

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof). Join us nd enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to:

• Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday plus 2 paid volunteer days
• EAP with virtual GP
• Recognition programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies
• Fostering friendly and fertility support employer
• Pension - matched contribution at 5%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Development, training, and professional qualification

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