Senior Design Manager

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Design Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles and a passion for speaking with clients to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces. This is a primarily client-facing role, so speaking with clients and understanding their needs is essential to success.  You will be responsible for managing staff and all web-related projects for clients. 

Additionally, you will work closely with our product, development, and marketing teams to design and improve our digital products as well as deliver projects to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our web department, projects division, and clients to execute web-based projects and jobs. 
• Manage all web projects and communicate effectively with clients as the account manager.
• Manage direct reports: mid-level front-end developer. 
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly calls with clients to discuss their current and upcoming design needs and projects. 
• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to the development team.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Manage the web development department. 
  1. Including but not limited to conducting bi-annual client scorecard audits, reviewing the division’s profitability, and looking for proactive projects within the client base.
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards.

 Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Speaking with clients is essential for success in this role. 
• Proven experience in digital and print design with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital work: Websites, Marketing collateral (brochures, leaflets, etc.)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Solid design fundamentals: alignment, grids, typography, illustration, colour theory, and layout principles. and animation.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.
• Able to create and develop visually striking graphics for a range of marketing materials, including digital ads, social media, email campaigns, and print.
• Experience with UI/UX design tools (e.g. Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar).
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS, with a preference for "designing in the browser", is a plus.
• Proficient with WordPress
• Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps.
• English Level of B2 or above is required. 

 What We Offer:

• Full-time role as a PE at 40 hours/week.
• Hybrid working with up to 40% time working from home.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Commission on web projects sold.
• Company-provided work equipment.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Company-sponsored trips abroad.
• Private Medical Insurance (upon successful probation completion).
• 2 English lessons/week (business hours, at company’s cost).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Regular team-building activities and events.
• Access to co-working space with food and drinks