Senior Design and Brand Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the Group’s brand and visual identity, ensuring consistent, high-impact communications that enhance reputation and showcase expertise. You will guide a design team, work with cross-functional marcomms specialists, and partner with external agencies to deliver innovative branding aligned with global campaigns. You’ll champion creative excellence, governance of brand standards, and the adoption of new design techniques to drive business growth. This is a strategic, hands-on position at a world-class technology and defence company with a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• matched contribution pension with life assurance
• competitive holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• employee discount portal with various perks
• Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• volunteering opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, impactful creative solutions aligned with strategic communications objectives to strengthen brand reputation
• Develop, implement and govern the corporate brand strategy across internal and external communications
• Lead and inspire a high-performing design team, driving creative excellence and brand-aligned outputs
• Build relationships with marcomms and design specialists to ensure cohesive branding across sectors
• Manage external agencies and suppliers to maximise value for money
• Champion artistic innovation within brand guidelines to create meaningful customer impact
• Develop skills and capabilities within the team, providing coaching and development experiences
• Coordinate with global teams to maintain consistent branding across campaigns
• Select tools and methodologies to ensure innovation and effectiveness in creative delivery

Key requirements

• External supplier and agency management experience
• Experience across a wide range of brands and best-in-class techniques
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary creative teams
• Strong written and verbal communication with influence at senior levels

• leadership
• strategic thinking
• stakeholder management
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Cinema 4D
• After Effects

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