Design Director (AI)

TL;DR

Design Director (AI): Providing strategic creative leadership to drive audience-driven design across multiple marketing channels with an accent on brand consistency, stakeholder relationship management, and studio mentorship. Focus on crafting award-worthy campaign solutions and integrating cutting-edge AI tools to enhance creativity and delivery efficiency.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid: 3 days in office).

Company

OLIVER is a specialist agency that builds and runs bespoke in-house marketing ecosystems for global brands, leveraging AI-powered technology to drive efficiency and creative innovation.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a studio of designers, overseeing the production of high-quality brand communications.
• Build robust relationships with client stakeholders as a trusted commercial creative partner.
• Ensure total brand consistency across all commercial communications in collaboration with the client's Executive Creative Director.
• Generate high-value conceptual design and craft solutions for ATL, BTL, and TTL campaigns.
• Oversee the look and feel across the brand portfolio while ensuring time-efficient workflows.
• Stay updated on industry trends including AI to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a design leader in a brand, marketing, design, or advertising role.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Strong communication skills to sell ideas effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of brand guidelines, typography, and graphic design principles.
• Ability to manage and develop the careers of team members.
• Must be able to work on-site 3 days a week in the London studio.

Nice to have

• Experience or curiosity regarding AI tools in design.
• Working knowledge of motion design and storyboarding.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a leading global Brandtech group.
• Focus on AI integration and innovative marketing ecosystems.
• Commitment to an inclusive and pro-inclusive workplace culture.
• Environment focused on sustainability and science-based emissions reduction.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.