Design Director
Job Description
About us
Poppins are a creative and digital agency focused on delivering emotive brand identities and smart digital products. We’re a team of designers, writers, strategists and developers who believe in our work because we truly love what we do. Our passion and pride comes from delivering engaging experiences that put stories at the heart, with a smile-in-mind approach and a conviction for great design.
About the role
We’re on the hunt for an experienced and enthusiastic Design Director with a love and hunger for building brands with a digital edge. You'll be working on projects spanning a wide range of disciplines, being exposed to design challenges across brand creation, brand campaigns, web design and digital experiences.
Our work is ideas based and strategic, so your primary job will be to work alongside our Creative Director to own and drive projects forwards through immersive storytelling, magical ideas, meticulous design and clear, rational thinking.
You'll be expected to...
- take ownership of delivering projects from concepts to delivery
- combine creativity with strategic understanding
- think beyond the logo, providing well-rounded brand identity systems
- see challenges as opportunities
- think digitally, creating brands that feel as much at home online as they do in print
- have an eye for detail, with solid craft and technical understanding
- be great at organising and prioritising your and others’ workloads
- effectively collaborate with clients and team members
- be an excellent communicator, articulating your ideas with clarity and confidence
You'll need
- 7+ years experience
- A portfolio full of strong conceptual ideas that are executed to the highest standard
- A passion for all things branding and digital
- A positive, proactive, can-do attitude
- Knowledge of print and digital design best practices (animation is a bonus)
- Awareness of current design trends and new ways of working
- A proactive appetite for learning new skills
Our culture
Poppins’ culture is important to us. We are building a diverse and inclusive team, underpinned by values of creativity, integrity and care. We’re a close team that asks a lot of questions. We’re always on the hunt for exciting solutions, new methods of creative exploration and ways to optimise our processes. We care about our work and we care about each other.
The studio is fast-paced and constantly growing, so you'll need an open mind, a good sense of humour and to be able to take the initiative. We're a social bunch too, so we're looking for someone who's as comfortable working hard on a pitch as they are enjoying a post-work wind-down.
Benefits
- 25 days paid holiday
- Flexible working — Option to work up to 2 days from home per week
- Generous, personal health & wellness package worth £1,000 per year
- We will match charity fundraising efforts
- Biannual charity days
- Join a growing and exciting studio with excellent growth opportunities