Head of Design — Lead Creative Team & Client Delivery, Newcastle upon Tyne

We are hiring for a Head of Design at JUMP. If you are a talented designer with 5+ years of experience in design, within a senior role - we encourage you to read the full job description and apply.

This role is based in our office in Newcastle, with a minimum of 3 days in the office required.

• Manage the Design Team to ensure effective performance, planning and allocating work and tasks and be responsible for day-to-day people management
• Provide project and performance updates where necessary to Project Managers and Directors
• Work closely with the Project Manager on all digital projects to ensure smooth and effective project delivery to clients
• Responsible for a range of design-based client accounts, applying high levels of technical knowledge and expertise to create bespoke graphic design, brand communications, marketing and web-based solutions that offer a great user experience and exceed client needs and expectations
• Motivate and mentor design teams
• Oversee all design elements, from the initial conception to final delivery
• Team assessment and implementation of individual development plans
• Responsibility for producing high quality work that is delivered on time and within budget
• Act as first point of contact for all client enquiries and build excellent relationships with clients
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to the overall development and performance of company goals
• Provide day-to-day support to the Creative Director
• Provide project cost estimates for design related tasks where necessary
• Listen to design needs, come up with ideas and communicate them to clients and other members of the team
• Delegate design tasks and provide support for all design team members
• Collaborating with marketing and development teams across the organisation to drive up standards of creativity.

To apply, please send an email to .