We like to work with mavericks. Wild cards. Brilliant, empathetic, creative and strategic thinkers. Talented individuals who are comfortable enough to be independent, but humble enough to know they don’t know it all. We believe in being seriously playful. Making the work the most impactful it can be, and having some fun along the way. If that appeals to you then you’re reading the right job spec.
We’re looking for a Lead Designer who is ready to play a central role in shaping the creative output of the agency.
This is a leadership position within the design team. Someone who can take ownership of major projects, raise the creative bar across the studio, and help guide the next generation of designers. The right person will already be operating at a senior level creatively and will be excited about stepping into broader creative leadership over time.
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional design work across brand identity, campaigns, digital and social. But just as importantly, for helping others do their best work too.
At Founders Makers we work with ambitious startups, scaleups and major brands. Our designers need to think beyond individual assets and understand how brands live across platforms, audiences and cultures.
Modern brands don’t just exist in static design. They live in motion too. From social-first animations and campaign assets to motion-led brand systems and short-form video, we expect our Lead Designer to think about how ideas move as well as how they look.
We’re looking for someone with strong taste, sharp thinking and the ability to lead projects from early concept through to final delivery.
Role: Lead Designer
Salary: £50k - £75k (dependent on experience)
Start: Immediately
Hours: 9 - 6pm (but actually)
Location: London Hybrid**,** Shoreditch, we do three days in office, two days WFH.
Training: Individual training budgets for all members of the team
Holidays: 20 days - not including public holidays, birthday or our 2 week break over New Years.
Work From Anywhere: up to 20 days each year
You will help shape both the creative output of the agency and the development of the design team.
Key responsibilities include: