Digital Design Lead

Full time
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Job Details

Employment Type

Full time

Salary

38,619.00 USD

Valid Through

Aug 30, 2025

Job Description

The Creative Storewww. thecreativestore. co. nzGreat Jobs. Great People. Freelancers. We have a wide range of freelance and contract roles. Ranging from 1 week to 3 – 6 months – offering you flexibility to pick and choose when you want to work. You have the option to invoice or to have your PAYE done for you. Easy As. Digital Design Lead Our client is looking for a Digital Design Lead to join this independent agency. This is a digitally led creative agency based in Auckland, founded by a London studio.

Their very essence is to shape shift – to adapt and evolve, collaborating with brands that challenge and endlessly inspire them. They transform challenges of all shapes and sizes into inventive, engaging and performance driven solutions. Every project is a unique opportunity to lead the industry and deliver ground-breaking results. They are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, hardworking individual who will collaborate closely with them to establish and grow their New Zealand presence. As the team’s Digital Design Lead you will be working super closely with the General Manager and Technical Director to help lead the agency in Auckland.

You will have an awesome opportunity to contribute to the growth of the agency as a whole and build on the Creative and Design team’s success, while leading the agency’s output from a creative point of view.

Your SkillsUnquestionable digital design skillsFlawless written and spoken EnglishStrong mentorship and leadership skillsRemarkable communication with clients as well as all team membersCan present ideas in a clear, exciting and engaging wayExpert knowledge of industry tools -mainly FigmaSolid business sense and knowledge of the NZ industryAbility to stay calm and prioritise in times of tight deadlines and conflicting demandsClued up in the latest tech, best practices and emerging trendsYour Credentials8+ years of experience in a Creative and Digital Design role within an agency or equivalent with at least 3 years at a Senior+ levelA university degree in a related field.

While this is not everything, it at the very least shows your ability to commit and complete a challengeVast experience across agency or in-house marketing environments. Preferably bothHave experience designing for digital campaigns and web builds with an excellent understanding of the technical possibilities and the outer limits of digital productionHave experience working in a full-service agency environmentYour ApproachCollaborativeTransparent & honestEndless initiativeExcited about the projects (and life in general)Fun to work with and be aroundAssertive where needed.

Motivated by achieving amazing resultsThe Bonus BitsKeeping you happy and healthy, your package includes a range of perks and benefits both inside and outside the studioThey are all about being at the top of our game, welcoming and supporting training and up-skilling opportunities that are of interestRegular check-ins, a support system of 1:

1s, mentorship and personal development plans are a central part of your lifeThe HQ is a truly beautiful creative workspace, every detail designed for creativity and collaboration – including collaborative work areas, presentation space, showers, a bar & table tennisThey offer a hybrid working set-upThey have a regular social calendar with events and lunches happening at least fortnightlyKeeping you fuelled throughout the day, you will enjoy a kitchen and bar area packed with free snacks, treats, drinks, beverages, coffee (via a very nice pro coffee machine) and breakfast foodsIf you are keen to be part of a team where creative and tech collide, we would love to hear from you.

Reference #38619. We will only review candidates who have a valid work permit / working rights for New Zealand. Send your CV and work to Hana Chadwick at The Creative Store, email hana@thecreativestore. co. nz or call The Creative Store on (09) 365 1077 for further information. Visit The Creative Store website www. thecreativestore. co. nz to view all our jobs online.

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