Design Director

StudioXAG London, England May 23, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £70,000 – £95,000
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

The Design Director position centres on developing Lead Designers, strengthen team capability and influence the evolution of our creative output through your standards, leadership and taste. It would suit someone who can bring experienced within luxury brand, retail, experiential or agency environments, with a track record of mentoring creatives and elevating team capability to the role.

How the role is set up

As a Design Director, you’ll define, direct and elevate design across the Creative Studio. Raise creative standards across the studio, guiding teams toward fewer, stronger and more impactful ideas.

Where someone would start

Develop Lead Designers, strengthen team capability and influence the evolution of our creative output through your standards, leadership and taste. Leading concept-led design across multiple projects, turning briefs into clear, compelling creative direction. Own and direct high-profile, creatively ambitious work, setting the benchmark for quality and craft.

What helps someone build confidence

Experienced within luxury brand, retail, experiential or agency environments, with a track record of mentoring creatives and elevating team capability. A confident communicator, presenter and storyteller who can sell ideas.

What is expected

  • A highly creative and experienced design leader with exceptional creative judgement and the ability to define strong ideas across multiple projects and teams.

Job details

  • 📍 3 days/week in our East London studio (E10).
  • 🏡 2 flexible days.
  • Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme.
  • Workplace pension.
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