Creative Design Lead at Lintons Beauty World

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2 designers.
• Allocate briefs, manage timelines, and oversee team workload.
• Conduct regular check-ins, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintain strong design standards and brand consistency.

Design & Execution

Lead the creation of visual assets for:

• Digital: Social media, ads, email, web, motion graphics.
• Print: Posters, packaging, Out-of-Home (OOH), Point-of-Sale (POS).
• Retail: Window displays, in-store signage.
• Corporate: Internal communications, presentations.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines and a centralized design asset library.

Concept Development

• Translate briefs into creative directions, storyboards, design systems, and campaign concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive campaign ideation and achieve strategic objectives.

Quality Control

• Review and approve all team outputs before delivery.
• Ensure files are accurate, print-ready, and meet production specifications.
• Work closely with printers, suppliers, and media partners.

Workflow & Process Improvement

• Introduce structured design processes (e.g., request forms, version control, naming conventions).
• Streamline workflows for efficiency and accountability.
• Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Marketing, Retail/Facilities/Operations, Digital, Brand, and Events teams.
• Deliver aligned campaign rollouts, in-store communication, social-first content, and event branding.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in design or marketing, with a proven ability to lead or mentor creatives.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across digital, print, retail, and brand identity.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Canva; After Effects/Premiere Pro is a plus).
• Experience in beauty, fashion, retail, FMCG, or agency environments is advantageous.