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What is the role of a Lead Graphic Designer at Kpler?

The Lead Graphic Designer position at Kpler is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Sales field.

Where is this Lead Graphic Designer job located?

United Kingdom, Other / Non-US, United Kingdom

What type of employment is offered for this Lead Graphic Designer role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Lead Graphic Designer job near me in United Kingdom, Other / Non-US at Kpler

Lead Graphic Designer

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

You will lead Kpler’s Graphic Design practice, setting the creative direction and raising the standard of visual communication across campaigns, reports, events, and digital channels. Working closely with Marketing and Data Visualisation, you will shape how we tell stories through design and will ensure every asset is clear, consistent, and impactful. You will manage and mentor the graphic and motion designers in your team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive innovation in formats and systems that scale with Kpler’s growth.

Your mission is to:

Lead and evolve the creative direction for Kpler’s Graphic Design team, setting high standards for quality and consistency across campaigns, reports, marketing assets, and event collateral
Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications stakeholders to translate business goals into effective, high-impact visual design across campaigns and content
Stay ahead of the curve on AI and automation, putting the tools, workflows, and guardrails in place alongside Marketing, so the wider business can move faster while keeping the bar high
Champion and scale our growing motion design capability, building on momentum to shift Kpler's visual communications from static to dynamic
Partner with Data Visualisation and Product Design teams to align storytelling across products, insights, and communications
Mentor, support, and grow designers, fostering a collaborative and development-focused environment
Drive innovation in new formats, including motion, video, and interactive design, to expand how Kpler communicates and engages its audience: how we tell stories

You could be a fit if you have/are:

10+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 3 years in a leading/management role and a track record of elevating team performance
A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, craft, and impact across campaigns, reports, and digital channels
Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present a compelling design narrative, and organise and structure information clearly and concisely
At your core, you’re a designer who loves the fundamentals of the craft, from brand identity to the details of type and layout, and that grounding shapes your leadership
The drive to master the tools you use (we use primarily Adobe suite and Figma)
A strong appetite to experiment with AI tools, and iterate on new ways of working in today’s fast-moving tech environment

Nice to have

Experience with Motion Design
Experience in B2B/data-driven industries

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then youve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We make things happen

We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

We buildtogether

We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

We are here to help

We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Our People Pledge

Dont meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they dont match 100% of the job requirements. Dont let the confidence gap stand in your way, wed love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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