Design Director (2.5 days p/w)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Established in 2004, </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">OLIVER</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a part of </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Brandtech Group</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">AI solutions</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.</span>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true}">Design Director (50%)</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"335559739":240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW15286838 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15286838 BCX8">London/Hybrid with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15286838 BCX8">occasional travel to Birmingham</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW15286838 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As Design Director, you'll serve as both brand guardian and strategic creative partner for Client — leading the studio's creative output while building close relationships with senior stakeholders across marketing, communications, and the partnership. This is a director-level role with genuine scope: you'll set the creative vision, maintain brand consistency across all channels, and develop the talent around you. You'll work closely with OLIVER's creative leadership, bringing your expertise to everything from campaign concepting and typographic craft to team coaching and executive presentations.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you will be doing:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Lead all visual communications for Client, acting as brand guardian across print, digital, social, and events — ensuring consistency, quality, and strategic alignment at every touchpoint</li> <li>Set the creative vision and direction for the studio, translating complex briefs from senior stakeholders into compelling, sophisticated design solutions</li> <li>Build, mentor, and develop the in-house creative team — providing clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and ongoing coaching that elevates individual craft and collective output</li> <li>Serve as the primary creative partner to senior Client stakeholders, including marketing leadership and firm partners, presenting creative strategy and executions with confidence and clarity at executive level</li> <li>Oversee the production of high-quality communications tailored for professional services audiences — from thought leadership campaigns and pitches to events and digital content</li> <li>Champion and evolve Client's brand system, keeping it contemporary, distinctive, and appropriate for a regulated sector environment</li> <li>Manage multiple concurrent projects across the portfolio, balancing hands-on creative contribution with leadership responsibilities and proactive problem-solving</li> <li>Collaborate with OLIVER's wider creative and account leadership to identify opportunities to grow the studio's offering and deepe

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