Digital Design Director (m/f/d)

Who We Are 

We are a global content, creative and digital organisation delivering high‑impact digital design across platforms, campaigns and multi‑market ecosystems. Our design teams blend craft, innovation and strategic creativity to build world‑class digital experiences. 

What We Do 

We lead digital design across web, social, product, brand systems and global toolkits. We collaborate with strategy, UX, UI, content, technology and production to deliver scalable, on‑brand and future‑forward design solutions. 

Job Summary 

We’re looking for a Digital Design Director to lead visual excellence, creative direction and digital design output across major global programmes. You will drive ideation, guide design teams, elevate creative standards and ensure all digital outputs meet strategic, brand and technical expectations. Ideal for a visionary digital leader with strong craft, leadership presence and exceptional design sensibilities. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead digital design direction across platforms, campaigns and multi‑market toolkits. 

• Drive creative ideation, concept development and high‑level visual storytelling. 

• Oversee design craft across UX, UI, visual design, component systems and digital branding. 

• Collaborate with creative directors, strategists, technologists and senior clients. 

• Ensure design consistency, accessibility, usability and technical feasibility. 

• Mentor, inspire and guide digital designers across levels. 

• Review and refine design output across layouts, typography, motion references and prototypes. 

• Partner with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of design systems. 

• Contribute to innovation, emerging digital trends and design process improvement. 

• Lead presentations, creative walkthroughs and strategic discussions with leadership and clients. 

Requirements 

• Extensive experience as a Design Director, Senior Digital Designer or similar leadership role. 

• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma and modern digital design tools. 

• Strong understanding of UX/UI, responsive design and digital product craft. 

• Exceptional visual design skills, typography, layout and system‑thinking. 

• Demonstrated experience leading design teams and delivering high‑impact digital work. 

• Excellent communication, presentation and client‑facing skills. 

• Calm, strategic, solutions‑oriented and creatively driven leader. 

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

• Private healthcare coverage

• Support for an active lifestyle with a sports or fitness allowance

• Opportunities to work on projects for global, well-known brands

• Access to an online learning platform and English courses

• Collaborative and supportive team with modern production workflows