Graphic Design Team Leader

Job Description:

Lead and inspire a team of designers in creating high-quality visual content that aligns with brand

identity and marketing objectives, under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate combines strong creative

direction, hands-on design expertise, and excellent leadership skills to manage workflows, maintain

design quality, and deliver impactful visuals across all digital and print channels, on time.

Responsibilities:

Creative Direction & Design Execution

o Propose the conceptualization, design, and execution of creative materials across branding,

digital, social media, advertising, print, and motion graphics.

o Ensure all designs reflect the company's brand identity, tone, and communication objectives.

o Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.

o Participate in brainstorming and contribute innovative ideas to elevate visual storytelling.

Team Leadership & Management

o Manage, mentor, and support a team of graphic designers, providing guidance, feedback, and

performance evaluations.

o Allocate and prioritize design tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and resource utilization.

o Conduct regular design reviews to maintain creative standards and consistency across outputs.

o Foster a collaborative, creative, and growth-oriented team culture.

Hands-On Design & Creative Contribution

o Actively participate in design production, especially on key projects, ensuring alignment with

creative direction and brand standards.

o Create high-quality designs, layouts, and visual assets when needed to support project deadlines

or elevate creative quality.

o Set visual benchmarks and act as a creative role model for the team.

o Balance leadership duties with hands-on designs to ensure both creativity and efficiency.

Quality Assurance & Brand Consistency

o Maintain and enforce brand guidelines across all materials and channels.

o Review final outputs to ensure brand alignment, accuracy, and technical excellence.

o Keep updated with design trends, technologies, and tools to continuously improve design

quality.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 58 years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 2 years in a

supervisory or team lead role.

Proven experience in managing creative teams and delivering large-scale projects (in agencies).

Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in branding, digital campaigns, and visual storytelling.

Technical Skills:

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects,

Premiere Pro).

Knowledge of Figma or Canva Pro is a plus.

Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and digital design principles.

Familiarity with UI/UX design, motion graphics, and video editing is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, and delegation skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Creative mindset with problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.