Design Director - Consumer CPG

Location: London, hybrid with teams in the office around four days a week

Company

hirify.global is a brand consulting and design company within WPP, combining strategic, creative, design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities to help leading brands grow.

What you will do

• Lead creative direction and design strategy across multiple consumer brand projects from concept through production.
• Develop integrated ideas for digital, print and experiential channels based on audience insight and client briefs.
• Collaborate with clients, production teams, Client Services and discipline leads to deliver high-quality work on time and within financial targets.
• Act as creative lead on client projects and pitches, build client relationships and identify commercial opportunities.
• Champion design excellence through clear creative direction, critique and strategic problem-solving.
• Hire, mentor and inspire talent while strengthening team capabilities and supporting future growth.

Requirements

• Significant design experience in a brand-focused creative agency or a similar environment.
• Strong strategic and creative point of view, excellent conceptual skills and experience developing innovative brand-led work.
• Sophisticated understanding of visual identity, including messaging, colour, imagery and typography across deliverables.
• Confidence presenting design strategies and compelling stories to clients, stakeholders and teams.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, stakeholder management and financial awareness.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro and AI tools, plus experience in digital design and motion graphics.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with regular in-office collaboration to support creativity, connection and teamwork.
• Inclusive equal opportunity workplace focused on respect, belonging and career progression.
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.