Head of Design and Operations (Events)

London 

Up to £90,000

An incredible London-based events agency are currently going through an exciting period of growth, including hiring a Head of Design and Operations, helping brands across the world bring their stories to life through the power of events. This agency delivers unforgettable experiences for their clients to tell stores, share messages and connect with audiences all over the world. They work with some of the world’s leading brands, executing countless events, strategic solutions, creative and content. They pride themselves on creating moments which captivate audiences, challenging mindsets and inspiring action. They also have an amazing company culture, ensuring they consistently create opportunities for everybody to build a fulfilling career, investing in development, both personal and professional, providing accessible leadership and loads of team socials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Primarily work with the Client Experience, Event Production and Marketing teams to define design programming at scale

  • Be key in enhancing the agency’s design system, focusing on reusability and accessibility, and fostering a culture of excellence and team spirit

  • Perform design work and project management to support the team when needed 

  • Work in close collaboration with the Creative Director, overseeing the design studio. You will be responsible for managing and leading the design team, setting design standards, and ensuring that design projects meet the objectives and requirements set

  • Focus on the strategic aspects of design, aligning design initiatives with the agency’s overall goals, setting design direction, and ensuring consistency in design across different projects

  • Resource management, project planning, team leadership, budget management for the department and collaboration with other departments to ensure the successful execution of design projects

Requirements:

  • Design, operational and leadership skills

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Head of Design/Senior Design Project Manager/Design Operations role

  • Great communicator and strong relationship builder, never afraid to speak up and tell people what they need

  • Highly organised

  • Always willing to get involved, happy to take risks if you spot a great opportunity

Benefits:

  • Autonomy over your role, enabling you to bring new ideas to the table 

  • Travel opportunities, with locations across the globe

  • Very flexible working 

  • Hybrid working 

  • Career progression, learning and development budget 

  • Mental health support

  • Paid volunteering 

  • Emphasis on sustainability

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have the opportunity to join an absolutely stand-out events agency at an incredibly exciting time in their journey, then don’t miss out on this opportunity. APPLY NOW and share your CV. 

 
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