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Design Lead/Design Director

Madrid, Spain

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Design Lead

Location: Madrid, Spain (Office presence expected at minimum 3 days per week)

 

About the role:

In today's fiercely competitive marketplace, achieving creative excellence across all eCommerce touchpoints is crucial. We are seeking a strong Design Lead renowned for their outstanding work in the Beauty & Skincare sector to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate our brand's presence and impact across Europe. 

Our ideal candidate will excel in high-volume adaptation, ensuring compliance, consistency, and competitiveness throughout the creative process. As the Design Lead, you will adeptly manage and inspire our talented design team, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring the highest quality from initial concept through to execution and delivery. 

This role offers the chance to work with iconic beauty brands as we launch a groundbreaking Europe-wide eCommerce Content Factory. By integrating automation and AI, we aim to revolutionize content creation and set new digital standards for online beauty experiences. If you're a multi-skilled creative leader with a passion for fostering a positive and productive design culture at IIG, we invite you to join us on this transformative journey. 

 

WHAT IS REQUIRED: 

  • Experience in Beauty and fashion Brand is a MUST
  • Must have E-Comms experience. 
  • Ability to produce modular InDesign templates that allow fast turnaround of Static assets for multiple channels and brands. Knowledge of Indesign data merge a plus. 
  • Familiarity with automation production and knowledge of Figma and Otomo 
  • Knowledge of Gen AI techniques and platform (Pencil) a plus. 
  • Able to proactively monitor the quality of design projects being produced and submitted by leading internal review sessions and seeking feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.  
  • Organise monthly work / successes / learnings to the wider SMT team to showcase work.  
  • Attending client meetings, present work, discuss needs and identify opportunities.   
  • To actively oversee and manage team meetings, forward scheduling meetings and work review meetings. 
  • Work with the PM/Studio Manager in coordinating the effective allocation of design talent, to provide effective support to meet creative project demands.   
  • To act as brand guardian to ensure all design collateral produced by the design team is faithful to the client’s brand guidelines.   
  • Able to partner with the clients on guideline improvements and train up the creative teams to deliver best in class eCom content.  
  • Skilled at managing, training and mentoring design team and overseeing professional development, offering support as required. 
  • As the senior design practitioner within the creative team, the Design Lead will combine first-class design expertise, creativity and thought leadership with commercial acumen and leadership gravitas.  

 
WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE:  

  • Experience in Beauty and Fashion brands. 
  • 10-15 years' experience in design management 
  • Be hands-on with a strong focus on AI and digital (Beauty eCom experience essential).  
  • Experienced in art directing complex, commercial, design projects involving senior stakeholders and interdisciplinary creative teams with strong experience across multiple industries.  
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Motion and video skills using After Effects. & Premiere
  • An understanding of creating for responsive design across digital platforms incl. web, social media posts (primarily Instagram and Facebook) UI/UX and latest Social and Digital technology trends. 
  • Strong typography, layout and technical skills with excellent attention to detail 
  • Highly creative with the ability to generate ideas and practically contribute to design details, demonstrating exceptional pure graphic design and typography skills.  
  • Have deep technical design skills in one or more discipline, e.g. Content Creation, Design for Digital, Brand Immersion, Events, Design for Print, User Experience, etc.  
  • Proven ability to communicate and influence both team and stakeholders at all levels, including outside the design team.  
  • Ability to effectively manage creative teams.  
  • Have a high level of written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. 
  • Basic understanding and genuine interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, showcasing a curiosity for exploring its applications and potential impact.  
  • Proficiency in Spanish & English is required as we are a global business.

Req ID: 12479#LI-AB1 #LI-Onsite #LI-director

Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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