Creative Design Lead at Lintons Beauty World

About the Role

An established company is recruiting for a Creative Design Lead to lead their design function, manage a creative team, and drive visual excellence across all brand touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2 designers
• Allocate briefs, manage timelines, and oversee team workload
• Conduct regular check-ins, training, and performance reviews
• Maintain strong design standards and brand consistency

Design & Execution

• Lead the creation of visual assets across multiple channels:
  • Digital: Social media, ads, email, web, motion graphics
  • Print: Posters, packaging, Out-of-Home (OOH), Point-of-Sale (POS)
  • Retail: Window displays, in-store signage
  • Corporate: Internal communications, presentations
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines and a centralized design asset library

Concept Development

• Translate briefs into creative directions, storyboards, design systems, and campaign concepts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive campaign ideation and achieve strategic objectives

Quality Control

• Review and approve all team outputs before delivery
• Ensure files are accurate, print-ready, and meet production specifications
• Work closely with printers, suppliers, and media partners

Workflow & Process Improvement

• Introduce structured design processes (e.g., request forms, version control, naming conventions)
• Streamline workflows for efficiency and accountability
• Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Marketing, Retail/Facilities/Operations, Digital, Brand, and Events teams
• Deliver aligned campaign rollouts, in-store communication, social-first content, and event branding

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience in design or marketing, with a proven ability to lead or mentor creatives

Skills & Portfolio

• Strong portfolio showcasing work across digital, print, retail, and brand identity
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite

Location

Nairobi, Kenya