Design Director - Built Environments

Design Director – Brand Experience Agency – London/Hybrid

Are you a visionary Design Director?

DNA Recruit is working with a renowned Brand Experience Agency seeking an experienced Design Director to lead the creative direction of their multi-faceted 3D built environment projects. You will collaborate with high-profile clients, managing and delivering exceptional work across various sectors. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, you’ll drive creative excellence, shaping spaces that exceed client expectations.

About the Role:

As the Design Director, you will oversee the studio’s 3D built environment work, ensuring alignment with business and brand strategies while nurturing long-term client relationships. You’ll spearhead the creative direction and execution of world-class projects for blue-chip clients, particularly in interior, exhibition, experiential, and installation design.

Role Responsibilities:

• Creative Direction: Lead the studio’s creative output across 3D built environment projects, ensuring innovation and excellence.
• Client Management: Professionally present creative ideas to clients, consistently exceeding their expectations.
• Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with the Strategy Director to align creative work with business, brand, and audience objectives.
• New Business Development: Participate in new business pitches, developing project proposals and identifying new opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and coach creative talent, fostering personal growth and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, managing deadlines, budgets, and resources to deliver outstanding results.
• Industry Expertise: Stay updated on design trends, continually exploring new opportunities to grow the agency’s expertise.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Design Expertise: Proven experience in delivering top-tier work across 3D built environments, including interior, exhibition, and experiential design.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a passion for guiding creative teams and ensuring their success.
• Client Relations: Skilled in building and maintaining long-term client relationships through innovative, high-quality work.
• Presentation Skills: Confident and polished in delivering presentations to both internal and external audiences.
• Team Development: Committed to mentoring and developing the creative team to achieve their personal and project goals.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates analytical abilities and a solution-driven approach to design challenges.
• Multi-tasking: Capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strategic Thinking: Skilled at aligning creative vision with broader business objectives.
• Market Awareness: Deep understanding of current industry trends and a forward-thinking approach to creative design.

Salary: £66k - £70k
Job Reference: AW 11495

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