Studio Lead & Senior Designer

at  Lumanity

Responsibilities / Position overview:
We are looking for an experienced Studio Lead and Senior Designer to join our fast-growing Studio and manage a small team of talented designers and content creators. You will play a pivotal role in leading our design capability, looking at how we can grow the business by delivering both creative and commercial results.
You will work across a variety of retained and project-based clients across our Edinburgh and London offices, Whyte & Mackay, ScottishPower, Virgin Hotels, Scottish Government, Etihad Airlines, Tefal, Grosvenor Casinos, FT Group, Travelodge and Merlin Entertainments.
You will have a passion for finding new ways to make culture-shaping, thumb-stopping content & activations that have the power to get people talking.
You will be responsible for leading and managing a small studio team, guiding them in executing creative strategies and delivering exceptional design solutions to our clients. This role requires a blend of planning, leadership and commercial skills, creative vision and technical proficiency.
You will report in the MD, Social & Influencer.

• Studio Lead
• Functional head of the studio team taking a proactive role in growing the business both creatively and commercially.
• Working closely with the Stripe Social leadership team refine the overarching proposition for Stripe Studio outlining areas of potential growth and opportunity aligned with current talent client need.
• Responsibility for ensuring the studio team deliver on commercial business objectives and client satisfaction in terms of output and delivery.

Creative & Design Expertise

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to understand project requirements and translate them into compelling visual concepts.
• Provide creative direction and strategic insight ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Conceptualise innovative design solutions and layouts for various platforms, including reports, tenders, new business proposals, pitch presentations, branded merchandise, and social media.
• Lead the design process from concept to execution, utilising industry-leading software tools and technologies to produce high-quality designs.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in digital design, incorporating innovative techniques to enhance user engagement and experience and sharing these with the wider team.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups to communicate design concepts effectively and gather feedback from stakeholders.
• Develop creative assets for social media platforms, including graphics, animations, and video content, to support marketing campaigns and brand awareness efforts.
• Collaborate with the social media team to develop content calendars, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and campaign objectives.