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Design Manager

We Are Footprint 🇬🇧 Wigan, England, United Kingdom

Onsite $45 - $50 Contract Senior

The Design Manager will lead and oversee design delivery across multiple projects while managing and mentoring design teams. Collaboration with stakeholders to align design outcomes with business objectives is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee design delivery across multiple projects
  • Manage and mentor design teams
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align design outcomes with business objectives
  • Drive quality, consistency, and innovation throughout the design process

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Design Manager or Design Leadership role
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
  • Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on exciting projects
  • Chance to lead and manage design teams
  • Competitive daily rate

Key Skills

Design management Leadership Communication Stakeholder management Team management Mentoring Quality control Innovation Time management Collaboration Problem-solving

About We Are Footprint

We Are Footprint is a market leader in delivering temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the UK construction industry. While we excel in providing traditional recruitment services, it’s our unique approach and commitment to social impact through Footprint Social Enterprise that set us apart. Our mission goes beyond matching talent with opportunity. Through Footprint Social Enterprise, we are dedicated to providing training and creating meaningful opportunities for disadvantaged and priority groups. By combining commercial success with honest, ethical recruitment practices, we aim to make a positive and lasting impact on both individuals and communities. At We Are Footprint, we champion a level playing field for all job seekers, fostering social inclusion and cohesion. We believe that every candidate is more than just a number—they’re part of a wider community. That’s why we prioritize transparency, respect, and providing the resources individuals need to thrive in their career

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