Lead Designer - 12 Month FTC

Job Description

Who were looking for We are looking for an experienced Lead Designer, ideally with in-house experience, to work with in a team of talented designers. About Schroders Were a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And weve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesnt change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The base We are headquartered in the City of London. Were close to our clients, in the heart of the UKs financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. The team The Creative Studio sits within our dynamic and award-winning Global Marketing and Communications team, supporting communications across our global offices. The team develop high-level communication, creating work that gets noticed, and achieving results thecompany is proud of. We work across projects that deliver consistent and effective brand communication for Schroders globally; from developing integrated campaigns, creating digital content, leading information design, and developing video content. The teamcontinually raises the bar in everything it does. What youll do This is a pivotal role within the team; working closely with the Creative Lead, you will implement the creative direction and lead on projects to deliver outstanding results that push boundaries and provide engaging and effective assets for the company. You will need to be a strong team player, who can work with a small team of designers to provide creative solutions. You will also work closely with stakeholders and consultants during the creative process and be an effective communicator. As well as overseeing creative projects you will also need to take on a hands-on approach to design - youll need to demonstrate a high level of design skills across a wider range of formats and channels, with a particular focus on digital and video first content. Lead Designer role Deliver high quality creative concepts across a wide range of media Excellent knowledge of brand and communication design Work closely with the Creative Lead to develop creative direction on projects Produce and write presentations for stakeholders The ability to produce creative concepts working within the brand guidelines Work closely with a team of designers to push creative boundaries Provide excellent creative direction and support to the Creative Studio team Provide support and technical guidance to the Creative Studio team Be a brand ambassador ensuring it is applied consistently across all assets. To understand the video process from concepts to delivery Develop excellent working relationships with stakeholders (both internal and external) Brief external agencies The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need Relevant qualification to degree level or equivalent Design industry experience You have experience in successfully leading creative projects Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations that articulate ideas in a compelling manner Outstanding design skills with an ability to translate complex information into engaging communication An excellent understanding of digital-first approach, including motion, video, and animation You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills. Ability to produce high quality results in tight timeframes Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. Video skills (direction, storyboarding) would be a bonus Working knowledge of document production software, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint What youre like You thrive in a challenging environment of bringing a brand to life and the reward of how creative design can lead business growth You have experience working collaboratively across multiple departments You bring energy, drive and enthusiasm to the team with a can-do attitude Collaborative Act as a brand guardian, with the ability to motivate a creative team Be highly organised, with a sensible approach to tight deadlines Be proactive in your approach, anticipating challenges before a project is started Share ideas and bring innovation for us to learn and grow Were looking for the best, whoever they are Schroders is an equal opportunities employer. Youre welcome here whatever your gender, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.