Head of Multi-platform Design - London, United Kingdom - OKA

OKA

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Founded over 20 years ago by threeentrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortablehomes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affairwith living well.

We inspire people to confidentlycreate a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should betoo precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends.

British-born, todaywe have 13 stores across the UK and are excitedto have recently opened our third store in the US an established InteriorDesign and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website.

ABOUT US

We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, sowe create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and isable to thrive.

Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Head of MultiplatformDesign and Creative is responsible for leadingthe digital design team and setting the creative strategy and vision for theOKA brand across all platforms with a strong emphasis on social media.

Asthe Head of Multiplatform, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the futuresuccess of our Design team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This leadership role is pivotal intranscending traditional print formats, necessitating a multiplatform approachintricately aligned with our commercial objectives through the use of digital,social and video content
Leadingcreative multiplatform design teams, budgets, agencies and freelancers.
Responsible for managing a team of designers, producinghigh volumes of content
Responsiblefor improving all production processes and tool developments
Identify ways to scale and optimise assets using tools, templates andprocesses.
Ability to deliver creative ideas with conviction to a range ofstakeholders and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously andremain calm under pressure.
Exceptionalexperience in brand building and driving brand elevation across web, social andvideo platforms.
Responsible for leadingcreative design team, photography and freelancers.
Expertknowledge of content platform current best practices, technologies and creativeindustry standards.
Experienceleading photo and video production.
A background in social mediais critical and a strong understanding of digital storytelling is essential forlarge premium brands.
You will have worked acrossmultiple platforms including Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest

ABOUT YOU

Extensiveexperience in graphic design and multiplatform content development
A creative,problemsolving spirit
Provenexperience designing fullfunnel campaigns and communications
Minimum 5+years as a Head of/Creative Director/Associate Director level
A gotoguruin creative software, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe and PremierPro.
Knowledge ofnew media and technology, A.I. and web3 is a plus
A seasoned proin art direction for both still and moving image
Passion for the OKAbrand
Strong organisational and teamwork skills, ability to multitaskeffectively.
Excellent presentation skills.
A brand guardian who always puts the customer first
A passion ofinterior design and luxury retail brands
You must beresourceful, creative and collaborative with excellent communications skills.
You willmotivate, mentor and encourage designers, content creators and wider creativeteams