Digital Design Manager (leading the creative vision and digital design execution) - #1671322

Job Title: Digital Design Manager, In-House

Job Level: Manager

Department: Brand and Content

Reports To: Head of Brand and Content

Location: 1 day in Manchester or London office. Fully remote will be considered

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role summary

Lead the creative vision and execution of digital design across the organisation. This role combines hands-on design, studio management, and team leadership within an in-house studio environment to deliver visually impactful and on-brand content across digital channels. You'll drive innovation, maintain brand integrity, and support business objectives through outstanding design solutions. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in digital design, a strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence, leadership abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and stakeholders.

Key Deliverables

Brand Strategy

• Be the guardian of the main brand and sub-brand identities.
• Ensure designs reflect a modern, dynamic organisation aligned with audience needs.
• Lead concept development from idea to execution.
  
  

Digital Design Execution

• Deliver outstanding design work across websites, email, social media, digital ads, and more.
• Ensure outputs are visually engaging, user-centric, and aligned with business goals.
• Take full ownership of high-profile digital projects, from concept to launch.
• Lead creative development with agencies to explore innovative ideas that boost engagement.
  
  

Workflow & Studio Management

• Oversee the design workflow to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Balance priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Implement efficient design project processes and ensure alignment with campaign needs.
  
  

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and support the Junior Digital Designer’s development.
• Promote a collaborative, creative, and high-performing studio culture.
• Review and ensure all team outputs are on brief and on brand.
  
  

Agency Management

• Collaborate with external agencies across creative and copywriting to deliver on brief, on time, and within budget.
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

• Engage closely with internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective design.
• Present concepts and final deliverables clearly to stakeholders, integrating feedback effectively.
• Balance creativity with commercial objectives and tight deadlines.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Digital Design, UX, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a digital design leadership role.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, Sketch.
• Familiarity with front-end principles (HTML, CSS).
• Strong grasp of responsive design and digital UX best practices.
• Confident presenting and explaining ideas to varied audiences.
  
  

Professional Experience

• 5+ years in digital design with a portfolio of high-quality work.
• Experience leading design projects from concept to delivery.
• Prior studio management and junior designer mentoring experience.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, comms, commercial, product).
  
  

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of branding, creative concept development, and multi-channel design strategy.
• Knowledge of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) is a bonus.
• Comfortable using project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Jira).
  
  

Core Competencies

• Creative: Brings fresh, bold ideas to every digital touchpoint.
• Collaborative: Works seamlessly across departments and with external partners.
• Strategic: Designs with purpose, aligned to business and brand goals.
• Communicative: Shares ideas clearly and confidently with stakeholders.
• Supportive: Develops team talent with empathy and focus.
  
  

Perks and Benefits

25 days AL increasing to 26 on 3 years’ service, 27 days on 5 and 28 on 7

Additional annual day off for your birthday

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including EAP and counselling service

Company sick pay

Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans

Non contractual annual bonus scheme relating to individual and organisational performance

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re ready to help drive this digital in-house studio and deliver exceptional work that drives results, this is the role for you. Got The T-Shirt is all about connecting talented professionals with opportunities to thrive.

Ready to create some magic? Apply now and show us how you’ll do it!