Senior Design Manager

Join Jellyfish as a Senior Design Manager in London, leading design processes for impactful digital content in a collaborative environment.

• Create a diverse range of digital and print design assets, focusing on social media content, including both static and animated designs.
• Utilize design software like Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) to produce high-quality assets.
• Understand and apply interactive design principles, ensuring engaging and user-friendly outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Motion Graphics and Video Editing, utilizing tools such as Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Leverage knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to effectively communicate with development teams and understand technical possibilities.
• Stay current with the latest digital design trends, AI tools like ChatGPT, and integrate them into your design process to enhance creative output.
• Leverage the AI platform Pencil Pro to streamline your creative workflow, generating optimized designs based on data and client insights.
• Align closely with Project Managers and the creative team to promptly receive and develop project briefs.
• Actively participate in project kick-off meetings and review all relevant project materials to ensure understanding of scope and objectives.
• Understand project timelines and deadlines, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Interrogate briefs and ask for clarification on any required materials or project details to avoid miscommunication.
• Ensure project scope, role, and hours are well-understood and accurately tracked in Financial Force.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings, maintaining clear communication with team members and clients.
• Respond to feedback and concerns from clients and colleagues in a professional, constructive manner.
• Participate in collaborative activities and communication channels with the broader project and capability teams.

• Advanced proficiency in English.
• 5+ of experience in a senior design role, preferably within an agency or similar environment.
• Ability to follow design processes, confidentiality protocols, and file organization standards.
• Strong innovative thinking and problem-solving skills, contributing valuable insights during brainstorming sessions.
• Expertise in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign Illustrator and After Effects).
• Solid understanding of design principles and typography, with the ability to create effective layouts, ensuring sharp attention to detail across various channels.
• Knowledgeable about digital design principles and how to apply them across multiple formats and platforms.
• Familiar with brand guidelines and experienced in adapting them across various projects.
• Strong ability to combine speed and technique to produce high-quality assets efficiently, even at scale.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to contribute strategically and think outside the box.
• Skilled in quality control (QC) for your own work and understanding project workflows to ensure smooth delivery.
• Up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Able to export and optimize assets to meet platform specifications and best practices, ensuring file size and naming conventions are followed.
• Capable of annotating files and providing supporting documentation when necessary.
• Unafraid to raise concerns and suggest improvements to the team, particularly if issues arise during the project or process