Marks is a global brand design and experience agency, uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change. We enable our household name clients to get there first and best - empowering acceleration on a global scale. From vision-building to detailed execution, we enable brands to move faster and shift impact.

We are currently seeking a Creative Director to join our talented team based in either London or Birmingham. In this role, you will lead the team that translates brand needs into distinctive visual outcomes - designing, crafting and implementing the brand experience across all touch points, through intelligently applied insight, compelling concepts, confident creativity and consistent activation.

As the Design Leader for a Marks Studio, you will ensure the Design Directorate deliver Marks promise of can-do agility, belief in the power of co-creation and achieve commercial value. You'll lead by example, mindfully, thoughtfully challenging for design excellence, and together with the Executive Creative Director, will set the design culture, aligning standards, systems and processes across locations.

This role would suit a driven and talented individual, with significant experience gained within brand or packaging design, to take full ownership of their business area, and also make a significant impact on the strategy of the wider business.


What you'll do

• Work with the Executive Creative Director to deliver Marks ‘one studio, multiple locations’ vision, creating an environment that nurtures and seamlessly shares talent
• In conjunction with Marks Creative Directors and ECD, set the Design agenda, standards, systems and processes. Ensuring compliance and consistency for your location
• Deliver the Marks design voice, ensuring the Design Directors and Studio team deliver great work, collaborating positively with Client Service, Strategy and Operations colleagues
• Build and maintaining a network across the Marks and sgsco group, allowing Marks to positively effect and deliver the sgsco end-to-end vision and draw in complimentary talents
• Input to Resource Planning to maximise studio efficiency whilst optimising quality
• Create an inclusive design culture, driving excellence through review and PRD processes


What you'll have

• 15+ years experience within a Brand/Packaging Design agency in Design roles or equivalent
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations and geographies
• A degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration or related field
• Personal gravitas, ability to positively inspire others to produce exceptional design outcomes
• A high degree of resilience and autonomy
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Understanding of the wider business context and design marketplace. Truly knowing the value of design.


What we offer

You will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with the other benefits of working for Marks including:

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Life Assurance