Executive Design Director

Executive Design Director The RoleAs an Executive Design Director, you are responsible for all the projects that are running through the studio in your specialist design vertical.You are the person everyone looks to from all angles of the agency. Ensuring everyone is doing their relevant part, particularly from a Client, Craft & Culture perspective.You will be expected to have the ability to grow the business through new business and current client accounts. Inspire others through impeccable communication, sharing stories and discuss topics the studio has a passion for, both internally and externally.Our practice is formed around 3 core pillars: Clients, Craft and CultureAs Executive Design Director, you will contribute to our studio by:Client:• Win new accounts and maintain existing accounts• Create growth and expand the studio into new sectors• Contribute to developing new business strategies• Oversight of all creative output in a studio• Manage senior stakeholders and support design leadsCraft:• Speak about craft to a broader audience• Shape the next generation of designers• Establish and implement new ways of working• Define the benchmark of quality across the business• Ensure successful delivery by all project teams• Oversee materials for BD and marketingCulture:• Run and manage the entire creative team in your respective studio• Implement operational best practices• Create an environment to grow year on year• Hire, nurture, and grow the design teamKey Responsibilities • Run and manage the entire creative team across geography or sector specific• Define the benchmark of quality across the business• Ensure successful delivery by all project teams• Oversee materials for BD and marketing• Contribute to new business strategies• Create growth and expand the studio into new sectors• Implement operational best practices• Hire, nurture and grow the design teamQualifications• 15+ Years' experience within the design industry either within an agency of product design business• Experience overseeing the running of a design agency/business as ED• A background to winning new business and have an extensive network within multiple sectors and industries• Experience liaising with senior internal stakeholders About UsTCS Interactive is a leader in the digital customer experience space. With a human-first approach, we apply design, engineering, business strategy and subject matter expertise to deliver award-winning iconic design and digital experiences for our customers.We pride ourselves in our ability to influence products at the highest level by delivering strategic ideas from inception to launch. We help our clients understand the context of their products, create a compelling vision for them and make these experiences a reality.We believe that together we're stronger, that inspiration can come from anywhere and great ideas from anyone. The difference in our work comes from the diversity of perspectives, skills and backgrounds of our team. PRB