What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Design position at Griffin Fire?
ABOUT US
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Motive is a design and build studio specialising in contemporary spatial projects for brands. We work with an international network of local suppliers to deliver high-impact projects through a low-impact lens from our South London studio for brands across the world.THE ROLEThe Head of Design will lead a growing team of both full-time and freelance designers, encouraging creativity and innovation in the studio whilst managing the delivery of design projects to our clients.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Work as lead creative on design projects delivered by the studio.Direct highly conceptual projects, which feel new and unseen.Creatively direct through moodboards and sketches to kick off design projects.Manage the delivery and execution of design documents for client-facing presentations.MANAGEMENT
Manage the design team workflow on multiple projects in parallel, using Monday.com to manage resourcing.Define how design projects are delivered to clients.Quote for the Design Team billable hours alongside the Project Management team.Manage design deliveries for projects spanning across pop-up shops, window displays, activations, and interior fit-outs, including concept packs, illustrations, 3D models, renders, drawings of intent, and artwork files.Successfully manage contracted members of the design team with weekly 1 : 1 sessions and quarterly reviews.Manage the hiring and booking of design team employees, including freelancers.Maintain a freelancer database alongside the Studio Coordinator.Collaborate with the Production team on project-specific design-related problem solving.Work with the Head of Production and external advisors to ensure that Health and Safety, CDM, and Building Control regulations are considered within all designs. Additional training can be provided if required.RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Maintain an interest and awareness of new trends across the fashion and beauty industries.Encourage the use of low-impact materials and production methods.Attend design events and exhibitions throughout the year, managing a design calendar with the Design Team for events in London and Europe.Develop Motive design services to ensure they are in line with industry change.IN-HOUSE DESIGN
Act as the guardian of all Motive brand standards.Implement change and improvements to design team ways of working where necessary.Oversee the management of the company website and social media.Manage training of design team staff in studio or on external courses.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSExceptional design and communication skills.A highly conceptual thinker and designer.Experience working within the retail design industry, delivering projects including but not limited to pop-up shops, window displays, retail activations, and commercial interiors.Experience in successfully managing design teams made up of contracted and freelance staff.Expertise in developing, guiding, and managing all stages of the design process including strategy, feasibility, concept, and technical design.Experience in leading client pitches.Proven experience managing design deadlines and timelines at various project durations.An interest in fashion, beauty, and contemporary culture.An interest in low impact and ethical production.Availability to work in the studio a minimum of 4 days per week.PROGRAMMES : Essential : Sketch Up / Rhino, V Ray, Adobe Suite, and Vectorworks.Non-essential : Monday, Slack, iCal, Dext.BENEFITS : 25 days holiday bank holidays and additional Christmas allowance.1 day additional holiday per year for a maximum of 5 years.Access to HEKA employee benefits system, with £25 per month allowance, alongside access to free virtual GP Appointments and Employee Assistance Programme.Snacks provided in the studio, team lunch once a month.Company performance-based incentives & vouchers.Early finish every Friday.Access to training and external courses to develop your skills.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.
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