design director jobs in ​leicester

​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.

​

 ​

​About Leicester

​

Leicester is probably best known for its historical treasures, and most recently in 2012, the remains of King Richard III being found in a car park! The site is now a visitors’ centre where visitors can learn the story of the King’s life and death and see the archaeological site where his remains were found.

​

Nelson Mandela Park, Belgrave Hall and the Great Central Railway are among the various tourist attractions that keep the city busy all year round.

​

Beaumont Shopping Centre, Leicester Market and St Martin's Square provide a plethora of retail options, hosting everything from high street goods to handmade crafts and homemade foods.

​

Leicester is the home to Leicester City Football club at the King Power Stadium. The club rose to fame after their spectacular Premier League win in 2015–16; their first top-level football championship.

​

The city also has two universities, De Montfort University and the University of Leicester, situated only less than a mile in walking distance apart.

​