Senior Graphic Designer & UI/UX Team lead

Were looking for an exceptional Senior Graphic Designer/UI/UX Team Lead to lead creative output across our growing digital agency. This is not a role for someone who produces attractive designs. Were looking for someone who understands brands, visual identity, creative concepts, user experience, and how to translate business objectives into outstanding creative work. Youll work closely with our UK and UAE leadership teams, leading the creative direction across websites, branding, software interfaces, marketing collateral, presentations, social content, and printed materials. We already have talented designers and developers. What were looking for is someone who can elevate the quality of everything we produce. Responsibilities Lead the creative direction across all client projects.Develop original creative concepts and brand identities from scratch.Create professional brand guidelines and complete visual identity systems.Review and approve all creative work before it is delivered to clients.Ensure every project meets a consistently high design standard.Work alongside web designers and developers to ensure concepts are translated accurately into finished websites.Direct UX and UI decisions for websites and software products.Produce or oversee creative work across:BrandingWebsite designSoftware UI/UXMarketing collateralBrochuresPitch decksSocial media assetsPrint designMentor and develop the internal design team.Stay up to date with the latest design trends, AI tools, and creative technologies. Requirements 7+ years experience in a senior creative, branding or design leadership role.Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, website design, UI/UX and creative campaigns.Proven ability to build brands from concept through to finished execution.Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour theory and visual hierarchy.Experience creating comprehensive brand identity systems and brand guidelines.Strong understanding of modern web design principles and responsive design.Good understanding of web development so designs can be produced realistically and efficiently.Experience designing for the UK, US and other international markets.Excellent attention to detail and high creative standards.Strong communication and leadership skills. AI & Technology Were looking for someone who embraces AI rather than fears it. You should already be comfortable using modern AI creative tools to improve quality, speed and creativity. Experience with tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Figma AI, Photoshop AI, Lovable, or similar AI-powered design platforms would be highly advantageous. Software Experience Ideally, youll have experience with: FigmaAdobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorInDesignAfter Effects (advantageous)AI-powered creative toolsPrototyping and UX software What Success Looks Like Every project leaving the agency has exceptional creative quality.Strong, commercially effective brands are developed for our clients.Creative concepts stand out from competitors.Websites are visually impressive while remaining practical to build.Our designers continually improve through your mentoring and leadership Portfolio Requirement Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Please include examples of: Branding projectsBrand guidelinesWebsite designUI/UX projectsMarketing collateralPrint designAny AI-assisted creative work If youve led creative teams, wed also love to understand your role within each project and the impact your work had on the client. This could also be positioned as a Head of Creative role if you want someone who will build and lead the entire design department over the next 23 years. .