Design Director – London, England – Hybrid – Permanent
Introduction
We’re looking for a Design Director to lead retail design and brand experience work at an ambitious, independent creative agency in Shoreditch.
You’ll shape premium environments, global retail toolkits, launches and immersive activations for influential brands across sport, fashion, luxury and technology. This is an opportunity to bring bold ideas to life and raise the creative standard across a talented design team.
The Opportunity
As Design Director, you’ll own the creative vision from the first idea through to the final physical experience.
You’ll build the narrative behind each project, shape the customer or guest journey and ensure every touchpoint feels purposeful and beautifully resolved. You’ll lead and mentor senior designers and 3D specialists, setting clear standards across spatial planning, visualisation and production.
You’ll also lead pitches, present directly to clients and work closely with production teams to create work that is ambitious, buildable and commercially considered.
About You
You’re an established design leader with a portfolio of built retail environments and live brand experiences.
You combine big-picture thinking with a sharp eye for materials, lighting, composition and finish. You’re confident directing SketchUp, V-Ray, Cinema 4D or Unreal Engine workflows and highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.
You know how to inspire senior creatives, communicate a clear vision and turn brand strategy into memorable physical experiences.
What’s In It for You
• £70,000 to £80,000 salary
• Hybrid working, with at least two Shoreditch studio days
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Wellbeing and travel benefits
• Creative ownership and international project exposure
• A collaborative, dog-friendly studio
Ready to lead work that people remember? Apply for this Design Director opportunity with your CV and portfolio.
We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work.
