Job Description - Lead Designer Tom&Co. LTD. Looking for your next big opportunity? We’re on the lookout for a Lead Designer to join our fast-growing agency. Our client portfolio includes brands such as Topps Tiles, Oliver Bonas, RHS, and Agent Provocateur, along with many others across fashion, homeware, luxury, gifting, outdoors, food, and charity. We believe work should be enjoyable, and that passion leads to better results. Sounds good? Check the list below to see if it’s a fit. SO, WHO ARE WE? We’re a young, dynamic, and fast-growing creative agency that specialises in e-commerce. We design, build, and optimise e-commerce websites across a variety of verticals, from luxury brands to high street fashion, and from lifestyle to gifting. SUMMARY OF WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We’re after a Lead Designer with strong e-commerce experience, ideally in a fast-paced agency. You’ll have a track record of delivering digital projects and supporting in leading a design team to produce exceptional work. WHO YOU ARE • E-commerce design expert with solid UI, UX and user-centred design knowledge. • Strong aesthetic instinct, with attention to detail and typography. • Confident in presenting work to clients and stakeholders. • A problem-solver who applies creative thinking to complex challenges. • Up to date with design trends, tools, and standards. • Experienced in working closely with development teams on handovers and assets. • Adaptable, proactive, and able to lead sprint-based projects. • Comfortable taking ownership and guiding a design team. RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead projects through all stages: • Research & discovery. • Storyboards & concepts. • User journeys & low-fidelity wireframing. • Responsive page design & prototyping. • Balancing pixel-perfect attention to detail with an engaging user journey. • Communicate designs clearly to clients and stakeholders. • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver against briefs. • Strong synergy with development teams to provide seamless handovers. • Mentor and support the design team alongside the Head of Design. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • 5+ years in a fast-paced studio or agency. • Strong communication and presentation skills. • Expert in Figma, with working knowledge of Sketch and Adobe Suite. • Familiar with project management tools (Jira, ClickUp, GA4 and Hotjar). • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. • Animation skills are a plus. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU You’ll be part of an ambitious, growing agency, working on exciting brands and projects. This is a chance to progress as the company scales and collaborate closely with directors. Our office is near Tower Bridge, with a sociable team that enjoys regular get-togethers. We support flexible working, balancing remote working with two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, in the office. Benefits include: • You will receive 24 days of holiday, plus all bank holidays and your birthday off, with the possibility of additional days for long service with the company. • Flexible hours and a “work from anywhere” scheme (up to 4 weeks abroad per year). • Personal development support and progression opportunities. • Team lunches, breakfasts and quarterly socials. • Exchange trips with our UK and Poland teams. OH AND ONE LAST THING… We are committed to diversity within our team and encourage and support female, POC, LGBTQ+ and people of all abilities to apply to our roles. We are focused on involving more diverse individuals in all our teams, but especially in our technical teams, to do our bit to shrink the gender and diversity gaps in STEM.