WHO WE ARE:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/CAPABILITIES

• Minimum of 10 years experience in designing and producing marketing collaterals.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs.
• Strong understanding of print and digital design process and its required outputs.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
• To be able to communicate clearly with people, showing a deal of patience, when required.
• Have a positive attitude towards work. See the opportunities rather than the problems.
• Strong time management skills in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment with multiple, changing priorities.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Able to ask logical questions to gain a full understanding of client needs and requests.
• Ability to identify issues and make decisions accordingly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous experience of overseeing other designer’s work

YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

In this role you will be responsible for leading a small team of an in-house design studio within our Commerce team, solely servicing one of our main growth clients, a leading supplier of health, beauty and wellness products encompassing 10 different brands. This role reports to the Head of Design.
The work will be retail focused and include the likes of catalogue print and digital ads; packaging designs and updates; pharmacy catalogues and detail aids.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

For our business to work, you will be required to spend time on certain areas of the business. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Work closely with the project manager and client teams to understand the needs and visually elevate the brands.
• Have an eye for design, typography, layout and pre-press requirements, digital advertising and go the extra mile on all jobs, adding value where possible.
• To gain full knowledge of studio procedures and guidelines
• Ensure integration of brand and design consistency on all projects.
• Develop a deep knowledge of your clients’ brands and style guides.
• Responsible for the design of a range of graphic, print, and digital media collateral.
• Have strong self-management attributes.
• Be deadline-oriented and have the ability to work at a fast pace.
• Action design feedback promptly in line with client requests.
• Oversee and give design guidance to other designers in the team.