14 Design Agency jobs in London
Finance Manager - Global Design Agency
Posted 113 days ago
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Role: Finance Manager - Global Design Agency
Location: Central London (hybrid working)
The Role: This opportunity is working for an independent integrated brand design consultancy with an international network of offices across the USA, UK and Asia. The business has a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the CEO. This person would be playing a pivotal role to drive operational excellence and provide strategic counsel to the business leadership team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, commercially minded, and eager to make an impact by optimising financial reporting, strengthening controls, and improving processes throughout the organisation. Furthermore, this role will evolve and become a conduit between the business and the finance team where you will spend significant time establishing relationships and providing support to senior management. You will identifying new ways to communicate performance and providing financial planning and commercial analytical support. This role comes with a very competitive salary, benefits, generous bonus scheme and a clear path for progression in the future.
Role Responsibilities:
- Complete month end, including balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset register, accruals and prepayments and intercompany adjustments
- Production of the monthly management accounts including reporting KPIs, budget vs actual analysis and cashflow forecast. Presenting to both the senior operation team and at Board level
- Assist accountants with year-end reports for UK and US entities
- Quarterly VAT returns for group
- Running of day-to-day finance including AP and AR and sharing day to day management of the businesses small but growing London studio operations
- Treasury management, including FX issues
- Creation of annual budgets and agreements for Board approval
- Assist in negotiations with client procurement teams to ensure they maintain margins
- Ad hoc reporting/financial modelling as required
- New Business – evaluation of prospect suitability, contractual terms, and oversight /input on rate cards and proposal sign off
- Clients - evaluation of drive plans, contractual terms, and oversight/input on rate cards and proposal sign off
- Chair weekly forecast, monthly close out and London Management team meetings
Candidate Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified professional
- Experience working within design services/creative agency a preference but not essential
- An excellent communicator with the ability to tell a story and go beyond the analysis
- Experience working with non-finance staff and ability to explain financial data to them
- Experience using Paprika software would be beneficial
- Has experience of project accounting
Company Information
Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.
Application
To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.
Senior Project Manager - Branding & Design Agency
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Senior Project Manager
Branding, Design and Motion
Full time 5 days in Studio
Central London
£45,000 - £55,000
One of our exceptional clients are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their independent studio based in Central London. This is an incredible opportunity to join a very creative studio who work on high end clients and only the most interesting projects. They are a very well respected, and the quality of work and output is at the highest level. Design sits at the heart of everything they do. They specialise in creative direction, motion and design and have worked with very influential brands, artists and organisations from high luxury to successful music artists and film makers.
The Senior Project Manager role is a key role at the studio. Working alongside the Founder/Creative Director Business Partner/Strategy Director and the wider design team, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple projects across a range of sectors, spanning culture and commerce. The Senior Project Manager will need to be able to deliver on projects end to end.
What the day to day will look like:
- Define project scopes, budgets and key objectives/deliverables
- Create written client facing project proposals, clearly articulating key stages of work
- Create project timelines and internal design briefs
- Set-up and maintain all new project folders and filing systems
- Manage projects from inception to delivery across multiple client accounts
- Run weekly internal project planning sessions
- Run weekly internal resource sessions with the design team
- Manage studio workflow, including long term resource planning
- Schedule key client and internal meetings/reviews
- Capture and document all client updates clearly for wider team review
- Filter and distil feedback where relevant, to relevant team members
- Review all client-facing materials before work leaves the studio
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Support SeniorManagement team in developing and building new projects
- Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships
Production
- Liaise with clients to determine and manage production budgets and schedules
- Liaise with external suppliers/contractors on all areas of production (print, digital, photography etc)
- Managing licensing to include: typefaces, stock imagery, stock footage, sound
Financial Administration
Financial reconciliation across all projects,i.e:
- Tracking project expenditure
- Raising and issuing client invoices
- Management of external supplier costs across each project (with support from the Senior Management team)
HR
The following responsibilities are shared with and supported by our Studio Manager:
- Issuing NDAs as required across projects
- Issuing employee and freelance contracts
- Onboarding new employees
The ideal candidate will need to live and breathe project management, timelines and posess exceptional organisational skills and ability to run projects end to end and be able to be the lynch pin in the studio and communicate effectively.
Key skills required:
- Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills
- Strong multi-tasker used to working in a fast-paced environment
- Confident in managing a wide rangeof projects and personalities
- Pragmatic approach when it comes to tackling challenges and problem solving
- Show initiative and decisiveness under pressure, demonstrating autonomy and agency when required
- Demonstrate the foresight and ability to identify and mitigate potential project delivery issues, before they occur
- Natural ‘can do’ attitude when it comes to supporting project delivery and the team
- Leading internal team meetings and briefings on workflow and project updates
- Personable and confident approach to in person client communications of all levels from marketing managers to senior leadership members, as required
- Passion for design and culture with a strong understanding of the creative process
Experience
- Minimum 5 years within the creative industry(ideally within a design/branding agency.)
- Experience in delivering product campaigns across multiple platforms
- Apple/Mac literate, with a fluent understanding of Outlook Office Suite, GoogleSuite and project management tools such as Float, Asana, Trello, Monday
- Understanding and experience of using Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Acrobat& InDesign)
- Experience working across the following disciplines, due to the diverse nature of the studio’s output: Branding, Packaging, ATL & BTL Adverting Campaigns, Experiential, Digital & App Design, Stills, Motion and CGI
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves project management and loves high quality design and branding!
The role is an ASAP start!
Senior Project Manager - Branding & Design Agency
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Senior Project Manager
Branding, Design and Motion
Full time 5 days in Studio
Central London
£45,000 - £55,000
One of our exceptional clients are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their independent studio based in Central London. This is an incredible opportunity to join a very creative studio who work on high end clients and only the most interesting projects. They are a very well respected, and the quality of work and output is at the highest level. Design sits at the heart of everything they do. They specialise in creative direction, motion and design and have worked with very influential brands, artists and organisations from high luxury to successful music artists and film makers.
The Senior Project Manager role is a key role at the studio. Working alongside the Founder/Creative Director Business Partner/Strategy Director and the wider design team, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple projects across a range of sectors, spanning culture and commerce. The Senior Project Manager will need to be able to deliver on projects end to end.
What the day to day will look like:
- Define project scopes, budgets and key objectives/deliverables
- Create written client facing project proposals, clearly articulating key stages of work
- Create project timelines and internal design briefs
- Set-up and maintain all new project folders and filing systems
- Manage projects from inception to delivery across multiple client accounts
- Run weekly internal project planning sessions
- Run weekly internal resource sessions with the design team
- Manage studio workflow, including long term resource planning
- Schedule key client and internal meetings/reviews
- Capture and document all client updates clearly for wider team review
- Filter and distil feedback where relevant, to relevant team members
- Review all client-facing materials before work leaves the studio
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Support SeniorManagement team in developing and building new projects
- Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships
Production
- Liaise with clients to determine and manage production budgets and schedules
- Liaise with external suppliers/contractors on all areas of production (print, digital, photography etc)
- Managing licensing to include: typefaces, stock imagery, stock footage, sound
Financial Administration
Financial reconciliation across all projects,i.e:
- Tracking project expenditure
- Raising and issuing client invoices
- Management of external supplier costs across each project (with support from the Senior Management team)
HR
The following responsibilities are shared with and supported by our Studio Manager:
- Issuing NDAs as required across projects
- Issuing employee and freelance contracts
- Onboarding new employees
The ideal candidate will need to live and breathe project management, timelines and posess exceptional organisational skills and ability to run projects end to end and be able to be the lynch pin in the studio and communicate effectively.
Key skills required:
- Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills
- Strong multi-tasker used to working in a fast-paced environment
- Confident in managing a wide rangeof projects and personalities
- Pragmatic approach when it comes to tackling challenges and problem solving
- Show initiative and decisiveness under pressure, demonstrating autonomy and agency when required
- Demonstrate the foresight and ability to identify and mitigate potential project delivery issues, before they occur
- Natural ‘can do’ attitude when it comes to supporting project delivery and the team
- Leading internal team meetings and briefings on workflow and project updates
- Personable and confident approach to in person client communications of all levels from marketing managers to senior leadership members, as required
- Passion for design and culture with a strong understanding of the creative process
Experience
- Minimum 5 years within the creative industry(ideally within a design/branding agency.)
- Experience in delivering product campaigns across multiple platforms
- Apple/Mac literate, with a fluent understanding of Outlook Office Suite, GoogleSuite and project management tools such as Float, Asana, Trello, Monday
- Understanding and experience of using Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Acrobat& InDesign)
- Experience working across the following disciplines, due to the diverse nature of the studio’s output: Branding, Packaging, ATL & BTL Adverting Campaigns, Experiential, Digital & App Design, Stills, Motion and CGI
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves project management and loves high quality design and branding!
The role is an ASAP start!
Account Director-Retail and Fashion design Agency- 60k
Posted 4 days ago
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Senior Account Manager or Account Director -Retail and fashion Agency
3 days a week in their Central London office
up to 60k
The role of Account Director is to join their ever expanding team for to work on luxury retail and fashion clients.
As an Account Director at this agency, you will play an integral part by representing the
company through faultless account management and project management.
You will be responsible for ensuring major clients receive the best service for all projects.
You will lead the day to day tasks of assigned client’s business, whilst looking ahead to
plan resource and identify opportunities of future growth and where to add value.
You will have the ability to evaluate and adapt to changing situations and be agile with
responses, with the ability to have difficult conversations without escalation and with
constant levels of professionalism.
The role will see you work within the creative project management team and forge a
relationship with your peers, ensuring you all work together to enable thorough
understanding of procedures and processes.
Duties and Responsibilities of Account Director:
Managing of account P&L across projects that are being run by the whole team
Client relationship development, developing strong ties with key client
stakeholders in the accounts that you direct and ensure that the agency is
delivering against their goals and objectives.
As Account Director:
Experienced within retail and luxury brands, working on retail design and innovation projects.
Have significant client-facing experience with the ability to constantly engage with
clients and suppliers, being extremely personable throughout.
Have a passion for branding and retail environments with an understanding of the
consumer experience.
Be creatively minded, being a person who loves to bring ideas to the table, showing
willingness to input and add value wherever possible.
At Creativehood everyone is welcome.
We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, disability, identity, religion and experience and are proud to work on behalf of clients who share in our belief that uniqueness is powerful and welcome in their place of work.
Account Director-Retail and Fashion design Agency- 60k
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Senior Account Manager or Account Director -Retail and fashion Agency
3 days a week in their Central London office
up to 60k
The role of Account Director is to join their ever expanding team for to work on luxury retail and fashion clients.
As an Account Director at this agency, you will play an integral part by representing the
company through faultless account management and project management.
You will be responsible for ensuring major clients receive the best service for all projects.
You will lead the day to day tasks of assigned client’s business, whilst looking ahead to
plan resource and identify opportunities of future growth and where to add value.
You will have the ability to evaluate and adapt to changing situations and be agile with
responses, with the ability to have difficult conversations without escalation and with
constant levels of professionalism.
The role will see you work within the creative project management team and forge a
relationship with your peers, ensuring you all work together to enable thorough
understanding of procedures and processes.
Duties and Responsibilities of Account Director:
Managing of account P&L across projects that are being run by the whole team
Client relationship development, developing strong ties with key client
stakeholders in the accounts that you direct and ensure that the agency is
delivering against their goals and objectives.
As Account Director:
Experienced within retail and luxury brands, working on retail design and innovation projects.
Have significant client-facing experience with the ability to constantly engage with
clients and suppliers, being extremely personable throughout.
Have a passion for branding and retail environments with an understanding of the
consumer experience.
Be creatively minded, being a person who loves to bring ideas to the table, showing
willingness to input and add value wherever possible.
At Creativehood everyone is welcome.
We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, disability, identity, religion and experience and are proud to work on behalf of clients who share in our belief that uniqueness is powerful and welcome in their place of work.
Senior Account Manager-Design Agency- FMCG- London- Up to 50k
Posted 8 days ago
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Senior Account Manager – Design- FMCG
Up to 45-50k
Great benefits!
In office 4 days a week hybrid working.
Are you passionate about design and working with large global FMCG brands?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Account Manager or Senior to support brand strategy through to brand activation for a leading brands across all design elements. Working alongside a business director you’ll help bring clients' visions to life through collaboration with design, production, and external teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create cost estimates, purchase orders, and profit & loss reports for clients and suppliers.
- Maintain clear communication with clients, keeping them informed at every stage.
- Prepare health & safety documents, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Assist with paperwork and client presentations throughout project stages.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to learn and grow your skills.
What We’re Looking For:
- Design agency background or brand activation
- Brand Strategy experience
- Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to build relationships.
- Basic knowledge of design, build processes, and technical drawings.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills.
- A creative mindset with a passion for branding and retail environments.
- Adaptability, motivation, and a desire to grow within the company.
At Creativehood, we seek individuals from the widest talent pools and want to be representative of our communities. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you feel you meet most of, but perhaps not all, the requirements, we’d still love to hear from you.
Senior Account Manager-Design Agency- FMCG- London- Up to 50k
Posted today
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Senior Account Manager – Design- FMCG
Up to 45-50k
Great benefits!
In office 4 days a week hybrid working.
Are you passionate about design and working with large global FMCG brands?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Account Manager or Senior to support brand strategy through to brand activation for a leading brands across all design elements. Working alongside a business director you’ll help bring clients' visions to life through collaboration with design, production, and external teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create cost estimates, purchase orders, and profit & loss reports for clients and suppliers.
- Maintain clear communication with clients, keeping them informed at every stage.
- Prepare health & safety documents, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Assist with paperwork and client presentations throughout project stages.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to learn and grow your skills.
What We’re Looking For:
- Design agency background or brand activation
- Brand Strategy experience
- Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to build relationships.
- Basic knowledge of design, build processes, and technical drawings.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills.
- A creative mindset with a passion for branding and retail environments.
- Adaptability, motivation, and a desire to grow within the company.
At Creativehood, we seek individuals from the widest talent pools and want to be representative of our communities. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you feel you meet most of, but perhaps not all, the requirements, we’d still love to hear from you.
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Senior Exhibition Designer - Design and Brand Experience Agency
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Love making mind-blowing designs and brand experiences? Ready to shine in a small creative team? Join us in crafting unforgettable 3D environments and brand experiences for top brands, working closely with creative minds worldwide.
At INCEPTION , we specialise in creating branded environments and experiences that captivate and connect audiences worldwide. Driven by a deep understanding of our client's needs and audience insights, we deliver unique multi-sensory brand experiences across tradeshows, exhibitions, experience centres, marketing suites, and retail spaces, driving measurable results and ROI.
Our mission is to harness the power of physical spaces in a digital world, transforming brands through immersive, face-to-face interactions that deeply engage and inspire decision-makers. Driven by deep insights and understanding we craft creative, impactful, and sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impression.
About The Role:
As a Senior Exhibition Designer, your passion lies in turning collaborative exhibition design and brand experiences into reality. With imaginative creativity, you'll take the lead in designing innovative concepts. Our focus is on creating stunning 3D spaces and brand experiences for clients, and we're eager to incorporate your unique imaginative touch.
You’ll collaborate closely with our creative director, in house team and freelancers, infusing your creative flair to craft unforgettable brand experiences that go beyond expectations for the world's top brands.
In our dynamic environment, we foster a culture of creativity, agility, and rapid innovation. If you love thinking, creating, and collaborating, INCEPTION is your place. Our diverse team includes designers, account managers, marketing specialists, and skilled artisans, united by and solid operational delivery team and effective communication.
About You:
- You’ll have proven experience in the field of exhibition design within the events industry, with a strong emphasis on 3D visualization.
- You can provide a portfolio of work that makes you proud.
- You’ll have a background in events, exhibitions and experiential brand experiences.
- You’ll be proficient in 3D visualization packages.
- Proficiency in CAD software will be beneficial, but not essential.
- You’ll demonstrate creative flair, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and meticulous attention to detail, all complemented by a professional and collaborative demeanour.
- You’ll have experience in coaching and mentoring within a design team and possess strong leadership qualities.
- You’ll have strong graphic and Adobe Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop; AfterEffects beneficial but not essential).
- You’ll have experience presenting concepts to clients.
- You’ll have an obsession with the latest trends in design, culture and innovation.
- You’ll have experience with every aspect of the design process from uncovering strategic insights to collaborating with a creative team to bring the design to reality.
- You’ll demonstrate strong commercial awareness with the ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- You’ll have a great eye for contemporary design trends, a genuine interest in the creative sector and a passion for branding and design!
- It is highly desirable if you have either an Interior design or 3D design degree.
Your superpower lies in adeptly managing multiple projects while crafting exceptional contemporary designs with your keen eye for detail.
Pay and Benefits: Salary: £50k - £55k depending on experience.
Location : Flexible hybrid working - 3 days in London (SE1)
Benefits : Competitive package including, flexible working, Friday summer hours, bonus schemes, travel discounts and wellness & development allowances.
Apply now and be part of the team shaping the future of experiential design!
Direct applications only to Please include your CV and portfolio of relevant work.
Graphic Design Intern
Posted 1 day ago
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About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium, and reliable products enables people to become the better version of themselves. For more information, please visit HONOR online at HONOR United Kingdom (honor.com/uk/)
Position: Graphic Design Intern (STATIC / MOTION)
Job Location: London, UK
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating a mixture of static and motion graphics for various digital media platforms.
- Learn to adapt and optimize motion graphics for different screen sizes and resolutions to ensure seamless playback on various devices.
- Demonstrate attention to design aesthetics and detail, ensuring high-quality static and motion graphics that align with brand standards.
- Contribute to the creative process by bringing innovative ideas and solutions.
- Help manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and ensuring timely delivery of high-standard projects.
- Work closely with other departments (sales, e-commerce, and retail) to ensure consistency and effectiveness of all design projects.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, continuously refining skills and exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of motion graphics design.
Key Requirements:
- Graduated with a degree in design or a related field.
- Strong design portfolio demonstrating previous experience or personal work.
- Knowledge of content creation and design, with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Figma with foundational knowledge in videography, editing, and motion design.
- Understanding of After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and Cinema 4D (optional).
- Good communication skills, able to share and present ideas to the team.
- Interest in creating work that meets high creative standards while delivering real business results.
- Strong creative and strategic awareness, with a good visual sense and understanding of commercial objectives.
- Understanding of designing for digital formats across various screen sizes and devices.
At Honor, we celebrate diversity & Inclusion and are committed to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Please send your CV and cover letter to
Please, send us your resume in English.
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Graphic Design Intern
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About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops, and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium, and reliable products enables people to become the better version of themselves. For more information, please visit HONOR online at HONOR United Kingdom (honor.com/uk/)
Position: Graphic Design Intern (STATIC / MOTION)
Job Location: London, UK
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating a mixture of static and motion graphics for various digital media platforms.
- Learn to adapt and optimize motion graphics for different screen sizes and resolutions to ensure seamless playback on various devices.
- Demonstrate attention to design aesthetics and detail, ensuring high-quality static and motion graphics that align with brand standards.
- Contribute to the creative process by bringing innovative ideas and solutions.
- Help manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and ensuring timely delivery of high-standard projects.
- Work closely with other departments (sales, e-commerce, and retail) to ensure consistency and effectiveness of all design projects.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, continuously refining skills and exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of motion graphics design.
Key Requirements:
- Graduated with a degree in design or a related field.
- Strong design portfolio demonstrating previous experience or personal work.
- Knowledge of content creation and design, with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Figma with foundational knowledge in videography, editing, and motion design.
- Understanding of After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and Cinema 4D (optional).
- Good communication skills, able to share and present ideas to the team.
- Interest in creating work that meets high creative standards while delivering real business results.
- Strong creative and strategic awareness, with a good visual sense and understanding of commercial objectives.
- Understanding of designing for digital formats across various screen sizes and devices.
At Honor, we celebrate diversity & Inclusion and are committed to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Please send your CV and cover letter to
Please, send us your resume in English.
Start a new journey with HONOR to go beyond!
Please Read the Privacy notice:
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