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Design LeadCondé Nast
9 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsDesign Director, Head of Design, Creative Director
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Vogue Business is an online fashion industry publication launched in 2019. Headquartered at Condé Nast’s London headquarters, we offer a truly global perspective on the fashion industry, drawing on insights from Condé Nast’s network of journalists and business leaders in 32 markets to empower fashion professionals to make better business decisions.
The Role
Vogue Business is seeking a visionary and strategic Design Lead to lead the development and execution of our brand and design style.

This role will oversee all aspects of creative direction from concept through to final execution, working collaboratively across our marketing, editorial, commercial, events and social teams.
What will you be doing?
  • Management and mentorship of the Senior Designer and Associate Visuals Editor.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, editorial & commercial to translate briefs into compelling creative solutions whilst adhering to the central Vogue design style.
  • Oversee visuals across the Vogue Business brand, spanning both design and images, producing and overseeing large amounts of high-quality work.
  • Lead and inspire the creative team to nurture and develop talent, encouraging a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Work with the wider team to understand visual/photo needs for editorial, marketing and commercial projects.
  • Take full ownership of creative briefs, managing resources and workloads for the creative team and timelines for various creative projects.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and maintain the brand's competitive edge.
  • Continue to evolve and develop the Vogue Business visual guidelines.
  • Data is an integral pillar of Vogue Business. A strong eye and understanding of data, including charts, infographics and statistics, is essential.
Who you are:
  • Past experience in leadership positions, nurturing and providing constructive feedback to creative teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of user interfaces, mobile and responsive design, using the latest design tools.
  • An innovator who can establish new design concepts and guide the creative team.
  • An organised problem solver with the talent to translate complexity into crisp, elegant and accessible designs.
  • Understand the value of great UX research and user-centred design practices. You are able to evaluate user research, testing and feedback and allow it to inform your design work.
  • Expert command of standard design applications (Adobe CS including After Effects, Sketch, Figma).
  • An understanding of digital platforms (including social platforms and CMS), along with a good knowledge of web usability and accessibility, digital trends and website design.
  • Experience in photo/visual production or related field, knowledge of various image libraries, stock agencies and photographer relationships.
  • Editorial judgement and the ability to contribute ideas to visual stories across Vogue Business's outputs.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure our work communicates clearly and is on brand at all times.
Where will you be?
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in our beautiful Adelphi office, with breathtaking views over the Thames, and next to the hustle and bustle of The Strand.
What benefits do we offer?
  • Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages
  • 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave life events like moving house or wanting to volunteer with a charity
  • Hybrid working and core hours
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Bring your dog to work
  • A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
  • Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
  • Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Responsive Design
  • User-centered Design
  • Web Design

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