Design Director

Design DirectorThe RoleDesign Directors are responsible for the leadership of multiple projects within the studio. You will be guiding and influencing the journey of the project from start to finish, whilst delegating to your teams, complimenting the skillsets of who you have on your projects.You will champion best practice by working closely with the design team to create work that conceptualises ideas into reality, possessing exceptional interactive design skills and a thorough understanding of emerging technologies.Along with creating exceptional work, you will also be an inspirational leader, nurturing the next generation of the design talent at TCS Interactive. You are passionate about inspiring a team and clients alike through your craft.Our practice is formed around 3 core pillars: Client, Craft and CultureAs Design Director, you will contribute to our studio by:Client:• Able to maintain and grow existing accounts• Create new opportunities with an existing client• Develop project strategies to mitigate potential issues• Oversee multiple projects within a studioCraft:• Recognised leader within the industry• Set the benchmark for your respective skill set• Push the boundaries of what craft is• Challenge and inspire the teamCulture:• Manage and direct senior members of staff• Help others grow and develop their careers• Understand and manage team dynamics• Contribute to PR & marketing effortsKey Responsibilities• Develop the creative execution, ensuring the outputs meet the high standards of the studio• Oversee multiple projects / workstreams• Work with existing clients to explore new opportunities and projects• Contribute to external initiatives and promotion of the agency• Inspire the rest of the studio through their initiative and best practices• Occasional travel to client sites across the globe• Managing, mentoring and line managing the team, making sure regular 1-2-1's and reviews are completed for team developmentQualifications• 10 Years' experience within an agency or product design business• Experience managing teams and coaching others• Experience inspiring leadership members• Experience in senior stakeholder management and growth of client accounts• Expert in Adobe CS products and FigmaAbout 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