Lead Designer

The Lead Designer at Man Bites Dog is responsible for shaping the strategic design vision for our client-facing content team. This includes the high-quality delivery of varied design projects such as corporate visual identities, branding, reports, and infographics. A significant aspect of this role involves ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and quality control, as well as collaborative work with clients to meet project requirements.

To excel as the Lead Designer at Man Bites Dog, candidates should possess 5-10 years of B2B and agency experience, with a strong background in producing corporate visual identities and a diverse range of designed assets. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Photoshop is essential, while skills in data visualization, video design, web design for UX/UI, and illustration are highly desirable.

At Man Bites Dog, we prioritize continuous learning and personal development. As a Lead Designer, you will have access to an individual training budget, which allows you to engage in tailored programs and workshops aimed at enhancing your skills. This commitment to growth is a critical part of our collaborative culture, fostering innovation and creativity.

In the hybrid work model at Man Bites Dog, the Lead Designer will work three days a week in the office in Brighton, allowing for dynamic collaboration with the team and clients while also enjoying the flexibility that remote work provides. This approach promotes both productivity and a positive work-life balance.

Applying for the Lead Designer position at Man Bites Dog means joining an award-winning agency that collaborates with exciting clients on impactful campaigns. You’ll become part of a creative environment that values diversity and innovation, providing you with opportunities to make genuine contributions to the industry while enjoying excellent company benefits and a supportive culture.

The interview process for the Lead Designer position at Man Bites Dog involves a series of conversations that focus on your design expertise, project management skills, and collaborative experiences. You'll demonstrate your portfolio of work, engaging in discussions about your creative process and the impact of your designs in B2B contexts. Our team aims to ensure a comfortable and informative experience for all candidates.

As the Lead Designer at Man Bites Dog, you will work on a variety of projects that include creating corporate visual identities, producing engaging reports, infographics, and social media content. The role allows you to explore innovative design solutions tailored to the unique needs of clients across different sectors, making each project distinct and impactful.

To answer this question effectively, you should outline the steps you take from ideation to final execution. Discuss how you gather requirements, research industry trends, brainstorm ideas, sketch concepts, and refine your work based on client feedback. Emphasize your ability to collaborate with team members and ensure adherence to brand guidelines throughout the process.

In response to this question, detail your time management strategies. You might discuss prioritization of tasks, setting realistic timelines, and effective communication with clients and team members to ensure everyone is aligned on the project’s progress. Highlight any tools or techniques you use to keep track of deadlines and deliverables.

When addressing this question, provide specific examples of projects where you've successfully developed visual identities for brands or campaigns. Explain your approach to understanding client goals, developing intricate design elements, and ensuring consistency across all materials. You can also highlight design methodologies you believe are effective in this regard.

In answering this question, focus on your collaborative approach. Describe how you invite feedback throughout the design process, clarify any conflicting input, and adjust your designs to meet client preferences while remaining authentic to your vision. Share an example where client feedback led to an improved outcome.

To tackle this question, choose a standout project from your portfolio and articulate the design objectives, the targeted audience, and the impact it had. Discuss your role in shaping aesthetics, delivering visual storytelling, and the measurable results of the campaign in terms of engagement, brand recognition, or other metrics.

Here, you can mention tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Figma, or other relevant software you are skilled in. Explain how you utilize these tools to streamline your workflow or enhance creativity. You might also touch on any new technologies you're interested in, showing your adaptability to industry trends.

When responding to this question, share your methods for keeping current, such as attending design conferences, participating in online communities, reading trade publications, or taking courses. Discuss how you incorporate new trends into your own work and the importance of continuous learning as a designer.

Highlight your belief in teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. Describe instances where collaborating with other specialists has enriched your designs. Explain how you foster open communication and maintain strong relationships to ensure successful project delivery.

In answering this question, discuss the processes you follow to ensure quality in design deliverables. This could include peer reviews, adherence to brand guidelines, and systematic evaluation against project objectives. Share any techniques that have consistently helped you catch errors before final submission.

Here, talk about your understanding of aligning design work with client objectives. Explain how you incorporate business goals into your creative process, ensuring that your designs not only look great but also deliver value in terms of brand messaging and sales impact.