Overview

We are looking for an individual to come in to this new role to grow Ministry Of Sound’s design capability and competency in London with a view to increasing the amount of design an artwork done in-house and reducing our reliance on external agencies.

They will manage the design studio team, which services all business units from compilations and A&R to the club and digital channels.

They will be a champion for creativity and design thinking throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the team of [four] designers
Ensure work is delivered on deadline to the highest quality
Be responsible for growing their skills and design knowledge
Be the face of the department – taking briefs from internal clients and being a trusted advisor to them
Cast projects to the appropriate team members with the help of our creative services scheduler
Be responsible for departmental budgeting, recruitment and planning

Experience and personal characteristics:
15+ years experience in a top commercial design environment
Very good people and diplomacy skills
Deep pool of visual references and influences
Loves technology
Understands and loves British sub-cultures and their histories
Ideally has a genuine connection to the wider creative community (eg a viable personal project, a personal relationship or social scene)
Empowers people to be their best
Makes others feel safe to take risks
Is adaptable and well travelled