Role - Digital Design Lead

Salary - £55k - £62k DOE

Location- London

Work Days - 4 days in the office – Fridays working from home

I’m working with a boutique, independent marketing agency looking for a Digital Design Lead to take ownership of all things design across a growing and varied client portfolio.

This is not a “sit back and manage” role, it’s for someone who enjoys being hands-on, shaping creative direction, and being close to both the work and the client.

About you:

You’ll own the design function end-to-end, from concept through to delivery, working across web, digital campaigns, and brand-led projects.

• Lead and deliver high-quality digital design across multiple client accounts
• Take full ownership of the agency’s design output and standards
• Work closely with account managers, developers, and marketing teams
• Be confident in client-facing situations, presenting ideas, challenging where needed, and building trust
• Balance multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment
• Bring ideas to the table, not just execute briefs

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience within a marketing / creative agency environment (this is key)
• Strong portfolio across web, digital, and campaign design
• Advanced proficiency in Figma
• Solid understanding of WordPress (themes, layouts, working with dev teams)
• Exposure to or interest in AI tools within design workflows
• Experience working across multiple brands / sectors
• Comfortable leading projects and taking ownership without needing hand-holding

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high-quality digital design across web, campaigns, and content
• Take full ownership of the design output and creative standards across the agency
• Translate client briefs into clear, well-executed creative solutions
• Present concepts and ideas confidently in client meetings and reviews
• Work closely with developers to ensure design feasibility and smooth delivery
• Collaborate with account management to align on client goals, timelines, and expectations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and consistency throughout
• Refine and improve internal design processes, workflows, and efficiencies
• Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies (including AI)
• Support and guide more junior designers (if applicable), setting the creative standard
• Take ownership of UX/UI thinking, ensuring designs are not just visually strong but effective

The kind of person who thrives here:

• Has a genuine eye for design, understands detail, layout, typography, and brand consistency
• Equally comfortable being hands-on and leading from the front
• Enjoys working directly with clients and being part of conversations, not hidden behind the scenes
• Naturally takes ownership, sees things through properly
• Brings energy, ideas, and a bit of personality to the role

Benefits:

• Salary expectation is £40K to £50K depending on knowledge and experience.
• An extra one day of holiday for each year of service
• 3% matched pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Pet-friendly office