Digital Design Lead

Do you have a strong opinion on design, digital, and marketing that you think should be heard? Want to lead design in an award-winning digital agency paving a new way in marketing automation? If you’re ready to step up and take charge – this role is ripe for the taking. 

Our client, a boutique Central Auckland digital marketing agency, is looking for a Senior Digital Designer to join their successful team. This role works closely with clients and encompasses the design tools and technology of the HubSpot marketing automation platform across many of its projects.

The successful candidate will take charge of the various design products to make work that embraces technology, process, and marketing results for a range of blue-chip clients. They’ll be ready to step up, mentoring and managing others – with confidence and autonomy. Self-management is key in this role, as confidence in working with and presenting to clients.

This is an opportunity to be close to business owners and learn from the people at the top. Apply today if you want to motivate, earn more, and finally be rewarded for your hard work and extra effort (employee profit share scheme in place).

The breakdown

We are looking for an accomplished designer with:

• 6+ years working in a digital design-centered agency or studio
• Experience designing in Figma and/or across Marketing Automation solutions
• Wide knowledge of the various digital marketing media

You’ll have… 

• Strong conceptual design ideas and the ability to take the creative lead on client projects
• Enjoy working with clients directly, including workshops, briefings & presentations
• Working knowledge of UX & UI Design principles
• Ability to create online media concepts and assets including web interfaces, promotional apps, digital marketing campaigns
• Confident in adhering to and developing brand tone of voice & systems
• Experience across digital media – digital banners, social media
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to be proactive, smart with attention to detail
• Confidence in managing your own workload on varied projects simultaneously
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
• Basic knowledge of Front End (CSS, HTML, Java) 

Are you someone who is…

• A Leader and a motivator?
• Driven and confident?
• Innovative and curious?
• Focused and self-managed?
• Well-grounded?

The reward 

• Salary $100,000 per annum + Kiwisaver
• Company employee profit share scheme (between $7k-$10k annually)
• Learning, training, and development of marketing automation systems & tools

Mandatory requirements

• Relevant tertiary design qualification
• Due to current border restrictions, we are only able to accept applications from people entitled to work in, and currently residing in New Zealand. 

In summary

This is a pivotal career opportunity within an award-winning digital marketing agency. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career work on diverse projects, and interesting clients, learn new technology and make your mark on a high achieving small team!

Apply today

If this role sounds like you, apply today or e-mail: [email protected] with a brief summary of why you may be interested in this position. Or call Leighton Howl directly on 021 702 573 for a confidential chat.