Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 100 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A. Since 2019, under EQT ownership, we're rapidly heading towards a €1 billion European leadership position in consumer health.
Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Digital Creative Lead (maternity cover for 12 months) for our office in Maidenhead.
Responsibilities
Creative Leadership:
- Lead and inspire the design team to develop high-quality, creative concepts and designs across various media
- Establish the overall creative direction for projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand guidelines
- Provide feedback, mentorship, and support to designers, encouraging professional growth and development
Strategic Vision:
- Contribute to the development of creative strategies that support the company's goals and enhance brand identity
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to keep the team at the forefront of design innovation
- Proactively identify opportunities to elevate the brand's visual presence and customer experience
Team Leadership:
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork
- Conduct regular team meetings, creative reviews, and one-on-one sessions to ensure clear communication and alignment
- Recruit, onboard, and train new team members, building a high-performing design team
Quality Control:
- Review and approve all creative work, ensuring it meets brand standards and client expectations
- Implement processes to maintain consistency and quality across all deliverables
- Handle client and stakeholder feedback with professionalism, making necessary adjustments to the creative work
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the main point of contact for creative discussions with internal and external stakeholders
- Present creative concepts and campaigns to clients, articulating the design rationale and strategic thinking behind them
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring their needs and feedback are incorporated into the creative process
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within an agency or fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of managing design teams and delivering successful creative projects
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work across different media (digital, print, branding, etc.)
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative excellence
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with UX/UI design and familiarity with tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
- Knowledge of video production, animation, and motion graphics
- Familiarity with web design and basic coding skills (HTML, CSS)
- Understanding of marketing
Benefits
- Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
- Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
- Flexible schedule and life work balance
- Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
- Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
- Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.