Design Director

<div> <div data-test-render-count="1"> <div class="group"> <div class="contents"> <div class="group relative relative pb-3" data-is-streaming="false"> <div class="font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-0.5 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-border-400 [&amp;_.ignore-pre-bg&gt;div]:bg-transparent [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> <div> <div class="standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Design Director</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">A fast-growing remote-first consumer brand is looking for a Design Director to co-lead their design function, reporting into the Chief Creative Officer. This is a hands-on leadership role - you'll be doing real creative work, directing real people, and having genuine influence over how a bold consumer brand looks and feels.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own and execute your own schedule of design work across packaging, graphic design, print, and digital</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Translate commercial and marketing briefs into compelling, high-impact creative direction</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Act as the daily decision-maker for design execution, keeping projects moving efficiently</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Line manage, mentor, and support the career growth of your direct reports</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with your co-Design Director to maintain a unified creative vision</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Represent the design team in cross-functional meetings with marketing, product, and manufacturing</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven Design Director or Senior Lead Designer with a strong portfolio across graphic and packaging design</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience line managing and coaching junior-to-midweight designers</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Highly organised and self-directed with a track record of thriving remotely</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Clear communicator who can articulate creative decisions to non-creative stakeholders</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">FMCG or consumer goods background is a bonus, as is familiarity with Asana and Google Workspace</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Salary</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">£67,500 - £72,500</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Location</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Fully remote (UK)</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:nolwazi.mtila@majorplayers.co.uk">nolwazi.mtila@majorplayers.co.uk</a></strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> </p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>About Major Players</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Major Players are the UK's leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&amp;I commitments, please visit: <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex justify-start"> </div> </div> </div> </div><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bm9sd2F6aS5tdGlsYS40MjY1MS4xMzgxM0BtYWpvcnBsYXllcnMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">