Design Director

We have a great opportunity for an AI focussed Design Director to join a leading visual communications agency with over 20 years’ experience partnering with some of the world’s most respected global technology and enterprise brands.

This position can be hybrid if you are based near the Leicester/ midlands area or remote based within the UK.Presentations are central to what the agency do, their creative output also spans a broad range of formats, from digital documents and interactive sales assets to storyboards and motion-led video content.

They combine strategic thinking with design craft, transforming complex information into compelling visuals that resonate across audiences and channels.Role PurposeAs Design Director, you will support the Creative Director on leading the end-to-end creative vision across a key global enterprise client account, driving exceptional standards and shaping high-impact, enterprise-level work.

You will operate as a strategic partner to the client, translating complex business challenges into compelling creative solutions.You will inspire a multidisciplinary design team, mentoring and elevating output while ensuring consistency, innovation, and alignment with brand and business objectives.

Acting as the senior creative voice, you will influence client direction, guide storytelling, and champion new ways of working particularly through AI-enabled creative workflows and scalable design systems.This role blends hands-on creative mentoring with strategic thinking, requiring someone confident working with enterprise clients, navigating complexity, and delivering clear, effective visual solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesCreative StrategySupport the creative vision across all projects, ensuring work is strategically aligned, innovative, and best-in-classTranslate complex client briefs into clear creative direction and compelling visual storytellingLead the development of digital campaign concepts, presentation design, and storyboards for high-impact communications and event experiencesMaintain and evolve creative standards in line with client brand and enterprise positioningEnterprise Client EngagementBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted creative partnerLead client workshops, briefings, and presentations with clarity and authorityNavigate complex challenges with strong problem-solving skills, balancing creativity with commercial and technical requirementsShape briefs collaboratively, ensuring outputs deliver measurable impactAI & Creative InnovationChampion the use of AI-powered tools and workflows to enhance creativity, efficiency, and scalabilityIdentify opportunities to embed AI into creative processes beyond surface-level executionDrive innovation across design systems, storytelling, and content productionEnsure the team remains up to date with emerging tools and creative technologiesCreative Delivery & CraftOversee the creation of high-quality outputs across digital campaigns, events, presentations, and experience-led workMaintain strong hands-on capability across design tools, with expertise in presentation designEnsure all work meets brand, technical, and enterprise-level standardsProvide clear creative direction across storyboarding, layout, and visual storytellingTeam MentorshipMentor and develop designers (in-house and freelance)Provide clear direction and guidance to elevate creative output and capabilitySupport ideation sessions and encourage innovative thinkingFoster ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementCreative Operations & EnablementOversee the development of scalable design systems, templates, and reusable assetsEmbed structured workflows and best practices across the teamPartner with project management, content, and client services to ensure seamless deliverySkills & ExperienceStrong experience in creative leadership within a design or agency environmentExpertise in presentation design and digital communicationsProven ability to work with enterprise-level clients and complex projectsExcellent storytelling, communication, and stakeholder management skillsHigh attention to detail with strong organisational and delivery capabilitiesSoftware ExperienceStrong knowledge of PowerPoint Excellent experience across design tools (e.g.

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)Experience with tools such as Figma, After Effects, and Premiere Pro is a bonusSkilled across AI-powered creative/operational tools (e.g. generative design, automation, workflow, content adaptation tools) Midjourney, Vero, Claude, Firefly, Runway etc...Please send CV and portfolio stating your salary expectations.