We Are Social
Marketing and Advertising
LeadDesigner
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“Lead Designer at We Are Social. Skills: Social-first creative, Design leadership, Brand guardianship. Act as lead creative protector. Ensure design consistency”
Industry & Context.
Simplifying complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Senior or Lead Designer experience, Multidisciplinary design background, Social-first creative craft expertise, Leading high-volume campaigns, Brand and design guardian experience, Social platforms knowledge, Project ownership from concept to delivery, Mentoring and developing talent, Shoot art direction experience, Overseeing and approving creative output, Delivering projects in high-pressure environments, Hands-on contribution during peak periods, Leading and inspiring creative teams, Collaborative leadership style, Experience establishing new processes
Nice to Have
Vision-led design leader, Developing design systems, Analytical skills, Driving craft innovation, Simplifying complex challenges, Recognised design expert, Leading regular team forums, Self-starter, Confidence and autonomy to lead change
What You'll Do.
Act as lead creative protector
Ensure design consistency
Navigate localisation nuances
Lead virtual team meets
Provide technical oversight
Translate data into optimizations
Drive agency innovation
Drive agency profitability
Drive agency industry presence
Create client-facing presentations
Present work to stakeholders
Maintain quality throughout process
Raise standard of work
Contribute to departmental growth
Oversee creative output
Approve creative output
Act as final quality control
Act as creative sign-off
Balance commercial objectives
Contribute directly to delivery
Inspire creative teams
Nurture junior talent
Encourage designers to push boundaries
Establish new processes
Establish new ways of working
Improve creative quality
Improve operational efficiency
Balance strategic oversight
Understand localisation
Understand market nuances
Develop design systems
Develop campaign guidelines
Maintain brand consistency
Identify key insights
Shape future content strategies
Ensure work remains relevant
Ensure work remains impactful
Create compelling solutions
Create crafted solutions
Create new opportunities
Influence stakeholders
Build collaborative relationships
Create growth environment
Create collaboration environment
Create learning environment
Support Head of Design
Build multi-skilled design function
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Virtual team meets; Partnering with Editorial Directors; Cross-market collaboration; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Client-facing presentations; Presenting work
Process & Methodology
Project delivery, Programme management
Full Job Description
**Who We Are** We are the largest global socially-led creative agency, with unrivalled social media and influencer marketing expertise. With over 1,200 people in four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture. We're proud to be a multi award-winning agency, with Cannes Lions, One Show, Webby and Shorty Awards, to name but a few. Our most recent work has seen us help [Amazon Music](https://wearesocial.com/uk/case-study/amazon-music-the-fandom-studio/), [Activision](https://wearesocial.com/uk/case-study/activision-call-of-duty-grime-map/) and [Adidas](https://wearesocial.com/uk/case-study/adidas-pro-evo/) deliver some of their biggest and most innovative campaigns to date. As well as creating for clients, we help educate the wider industry. Our Instagram publication[ The Feed](https://www.instagram.com/thefeed.global/?hl=en) tracks culture at the speed of social. 6,500 people registered or tuned into our events last year, and our reports garnered more than 20 million views. **Requirements** **The Opportunity** Do you live and breathe social? Are you obsessed with understanding and executing on the social-craft that gets DM-worthy content ranked on the algorithm? Do you want to create award-winning social-first creative for iconic brands? Do you want to turn a love for popular culture into a stream of standout social media content? This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who excels at bridging the gap between strategic brand guardianship and world-class social execution. You will act as the lead creative protector for content across major European markets (UK, DE, FR, SP, IT), ensuring design consistency while navigating the nuances of localisation. From leading weekly virtual team meets to "doing the doing" during peak production moments, you will balance mentorship with technical oversight. By partnering with Editorial Directors to translate QBR data into creative optimizations, you’l
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