Design and Brand Manager

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Contract: 12 month Fixed term, Full time

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

To learn more about the Crick, click here.

About the role… 

For 12 months, you’ll be the creative heartbeat of our Digital and Creative team, setting the standard for design excellence across everything from public exhibitions and scientific reports to internal signage and branded campaigns. 

You’ll collaborate closely with our marketing team to shape visual identities for flagship exhibitions and events, lead design projects for branded materials like brochures and reports, and create impactful internal signage and communications. 

What you will be doing 

As a Design and Brand Manager at the Crick, you will:  

• Produce on-brand, accessible and high-quality design and creative materials which meet the needs of the Crick’s varied audiences.
• Manage the Crick’s visual brand identity – including rolling out our newly refreshed brand identity – ensuring it stays fresh, relevant and consistent.
• Develop and implement internal processes for teams across the Crick.
• Manage design projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee the work of agencies and freelancers who are producing design and creative assets, from initial briefing to obtaining final sign-off.
• Produce and maintain a contact base of agencies and suppliers who can produce high-quality design work in accordance with our brand guidelines 

About you  

You will bring…  

• Demonstrable experience at middleweight or senior designer level – in-house, freelance or agency;*
• Strong understanding of design and brand principles – typography, colour, layout etc.
• A portfolio of original, engaging and creative ideas developed within a professional environment for successful brand design projects across various media that demonstrate an eye for detail, creativity and experience of art direction;*
• Demonstrable experience of managing, championing and maintaining a consistent brand identity within a professional environment;*
• Expert skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator;*
• Strong skills in Adobe Premiere Pro;

*Essential Criteria 

Please see full job description here 

About Working at the Crick 

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact karen.au@crick.au.uk.

To read more about our EDI approach, click here.  

What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer here.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.

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