Design Director McCann London

A bit about the agency

We are 150 people dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well. Because when a truth is well told, things change for the better. Truth Well Told has been our guiding principle since 1912, underpinning everything we do, and is as relevant today as it was then.

It ensures everyone has a voice and the space to play a meaningful role in our agency’s culture and allows us to do what we do best: unlock truths to help brands earn a meaningful role in wider culture, whilst growing businesses.

We’ve delivered joy to the nation with Snoop Dogg for Just Eat, given everyone the right to access great quality food with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, showed the audience ‘That’s the eBay Way’, helped L’Oréal show people that ‘They’re Worth It’ and put a ‘Priceless’ tag on Mastercard.

We’re proudly part of McCann Worldgroup. We uphold values of Bravery, Integrity and Generosity.

A bit about the team/department

The McCann design team is made up of designers with various skills from various design backgrounds, we share a passion for design and design trends. We are a close team who strive for creative excellence. We have a reputation to push the boundaries where we can and challenge ourselves and our clients. Design is integral to advertising projects as well as stand-alone branding projects, the work is diverse, one day you could be setting titles and the next creating work for the latest Just Eat campaign. Every brand that McCann London partners with touches design at some stage, clients include, Xbox, Just Eat, Chivas, SKY, Dettol, Nurofen, Birdseye to name a few. We work closely with creative teams and other disciplines across the agency and our network.

A bit about the role

As a Design Director at McCann London, the role is very much hands-on, it is a client facing role, presentation skills and presentation building are an important skill needed. You will lead pitches and client projects ensuring the most creative solutions are delivered on time and within budget. You will work with various disciplines within the agency, including strategy, being able to translate strategy into creative solutions is a key part of the role. Working with creative teams to enhance the ideas visually, working with production to ensure the end result is perfect.

Understanding media touchpoints is required, we do everything from traditional print OOH to social campaigns. Animation skills, even light of touch would be good, but not mandatory.

Understanding design trends and knowledge of photographers, illustrators and motion design is a must.

A bit about you & your previous experience

The requirements and experience need are:

Being able to motivate others

Developing design and branding ideas

A creative mind and an inquisitive nature

A creative eye and an interest in all things creative

Experience briefing and directing photographs, illustrators and motion designers

Overseeing design and branding projects

Passion for nurturing new talent

Staying updated with the latest in design trends

Staying updated with the latest in design technology

Making sure all deadlines are met

Great attention to detail

Collaborating with other departments, other McCann offices and third party agencies

The ability to juggle several projects at the same time

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We know different people have different needs. We want our interview process to bring out the best in you, and we know that will only happen if you’re feeling comfortable and able to put all your efforts into it without distractions, so please do let us know should you require any additional assistance or support during the process.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.