Head of Design

Head of Design – Up to £60,000 DOE – London (Hybrid)

The Role

Are you ready to shape the future of design for a leading brand? Do you have the creativity and leadership skills to bring our vision to life across all platforms? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Cult Furniture, an SME with sky-high ambitions are looking for a Head of Design to drive our digital presence, visual identity, and creative direction.

In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our design team and ensuring that our brand's visual identity is consistent and engaging. You'll work closely with our marketing, product, and sales teams to develop creative strategies that resonate with our target audience.

If you're a creative leader ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management: Guide, mentor, and inspire our in-house design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Design Oversight: Review, approve, and provide feedback on all design projects to maintain high standards across all outputs.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all design work aligns with our brand guidelines and reflects our style and ethos.
• Creative Development: Stay current with design trends, bringing fresh ideas to push the brand forward.
• Software Expertise: Use advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other relevant software to refine design work.
• Coding Skills: Apply basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills to enhance digital design and collaborate effectively with the web development team.
• Problem-Solving & Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in design workflows and implement solutions to increase team efficiency.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure cohesive design strategies.
• Team Building & Idea Generation: Lead team meetings to encourage creativity and continuous improvement.

The Company

At Cult Furniture, we're not just another furniture retailer; we're a movement towards design equality. As risk takers we believe in breaking barriers and celebrating diversity, creating spaces where everyone feels welcome to express their unique style. We are the champion for all, where design and affordability goes hand in hand, we're here to empower our vibrant community to create their dream homes – because Cult is for everyone.

The Person

• Experience in a senior design role, ideally as a Head of Design or Design Manager.
• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; experience with Shopify Plus is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring design teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and adaptability to brand-specific needs.
• Organised and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communicator with the ability to convey design concepts to all stakeholders.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset with a focus on team building and process improvement.