Design Studio Lead

Crown Paints

Sep 26

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
People, HR & Administration
Design

Requirements

People leader of the Crown Design Studio team, responsible for providing leadership, support and evaluating performance
The output of work from the design studio, making sure brand guidelines are adhered to and there’s clear consistency across all brands.
To be the relationship manager between the Design team and the Marketing team
Manage all studio requests from the marketing team and rarely, the wider Crown team
Assessing briefs as appropriate, liaising with designers to assist with studio time estimates and identifying the correct designers for each project.
Planning the work into the studio - flexibility is important. The role will involve planning of quick turnaround jobs alongside larger, longer term, projects
Quick, agile and effective solutions for same day issues may arise occasionally
Ensuring all work is being saved to the design server on an ongoing basis and all filing protocols are being adhered to
Liaising with the designers to identify where they require relevant training and upskilling
To be a strong Graphic Designer and/or Artworker themselves, able to step into the role when the team are at capacity.
Develop people: have the ability to develop the design studio team, identify and develop high potential candidates, coach and deliver feedback
Must be able to drive performance and be comfortable with difficult conversations where necessary
Execute soft management skills with the ability to build trust, honesty & openness within the team
Have a high attention to detail.
Understand the creative design process, end-to-end.
Be organised and have the ability to continuously re-plan the studio workflow if higher priority projects come in.
Be reactive, calm and solutions oriented
Be a good communicator, firm but fair, with great stakeholder management skills
Be in tune with developing business needs, responding with team development and training where needed
Sound working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software packages
Experience of project management software (Adobe Workfront desirable)
Some experience of Microsoft packages such as Powerpoint & Word
Portfolio of work required at interview

Responsibilities

People leader of the Crown Design Studio team, responsible for providing leadership, support and evaluating performance
The output of work from the design studio, making sure brand guidelines are adhered to and there’s clear consistency across all brands.
To be the relationship manager between the Design team and the Marketing team
Manage all studio requests from the marketing team and rarely, the wider Crown team
Assessing briefs as appropriate, liaising with designers to assist with studio time estimates and identifying the correct designers for each project.
Planning the work into the studio - flexibility is important. The role will involve planning of quick turnaround jobs alongside larger, longer term, projects
Quick, agile and effective solutions for same day issues may arise occasionally
Ensuring all work is being saved to the design server on an ongoing basis and all filing protocols are being adhered to
Liaising with the designers to identify where they require relevant training and upskilling
To be a strong Graphic Designer and/or Artworker themselves, able to step into the role when the team are at capacity.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Design Studio Lead?

The Design Studio Lead is responsible for leading a team of creatives, ensuring successful delivery against creative briefs, managing studio requests, and maintaining brand consistency across all projects.

How many people will the Design Studio Lead manage?

The Design Studio Lead will manage a team of 5 studio creatives.

What skills are necessary for the Design Studio Lead position?

Strong leadership, communication, project management, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software, and the ability to develop and mentor team members are essential skills.

Is prior experience in artwork and graphic design required for this role?

Yes, the candidate should have a strong background in graphic design and/or artwork, and must be capable of stepping into design roles when necessary.

What type of work environment can the Design Studio Lead expect?

The role involves a flexible and dynamic work environment, where quick turnaround jobs may need to be planned alongside longer-term projects.

What project management software experience is beneficial for this role?

Experience with Adobe Workfront is desirable for managing projects effectively.

Are training and development opportunities provided to the team?

Yes, assessing and providing relevant training and upskilling for the designers is part of the Design Studio Lead's responsibilities.

What kind of approach does the Design Studio Lead need to take towards performance management?

The Design Studio Lead must be able to drive performance, engage in difficult conversations when necessary, and execute soft management skills to build trust within the team.

Does the company have a specific focus on sustainability?

Yes, Crown Paints is committed to innovation and sustainability, with ambitious targets to become carbon neutral and drive full circularity in their operations.

What is the location of the Crown headquarters?

Crown is headquartered in Darwen, Lancashire, where the company was originally established.

Crown Paints

Darwen, Lancashire

Fashion & Arts

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Crown Paints is a British paint manufacturer. It has been making paint for more than 200 years and is Holder of the Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen.The company is owned by Danish decorative and protective coatings company Hempel.More than 1,250 employees work for Crown Paints, which has its headquarters in Darwen in Lancashire. Its manufacturing sites in Darwen and Hull operate to ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system.