design director jobs in ​cheltenham

​At Beyond The Book we specialise in recruitment in the Creative, Marketing and Digital space, including Design Directors.

Typically, a Design Director will play a key role within a creative agency or in-house marketing and creative team, usually reporting to the Managing Director. The Design Director role is often strategic and conceptual, providing leadership and design direction for a team of Graphic Designers.

A Design Director role will suit someone who has had a successful career as a Graphic Designer to senior level, ready to take on responsibilities in team leadership and design direction. Ideally, with experience of print and digital communications, working in-house or for an agency with multiple clients in various sectors or specialising in certain sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, or corporate communications, or 2D and 3D disciplines.

A Design Director role would usually encompass the following responsibilities:

To provide design direction and ongoing mentorship for a team of Graphic Designers, Digital Designers or 3D Designers. Actively manage client relationships to develop future business pipeline and ensure all design work is delivered in accordance with brand guidelines, on budget and on time. Able to share and take advantage of extensive experience working with clients and brands in B2B and B2C sectors. Keep up to date with digital innovation.

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​About Cheltenham

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Cheltenham is located on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds and is known as a spa town due to the discovery of its mineral spring in 1716. Built in the Regency style, Cheltenham is said to be "the most complete Regency town in England".

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A hive of activity and cultural events, the town hosts several annual festivals, including the Cheltenham Literature Festival, the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the Cheltenham Science Festival, the Cheltenham Music Festival, the Cheltenham Cricket Festival, and the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival. It is also famous for its horse-racing, with Cheltenham racecourse playing host to the Gold Cup which is held every March.

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As well as its beautiful buildings, the town has lots of green spaces; Cheltenham has many magnificent parks and gardens, all with some historic interest.

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