Lead Graphic Designer - Central Gov

Rate: Up to £575 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 6 months, possible extension Location: London or Manchester, hybrid with one day a week on site, plus around one trip a month to Bristol Start: ASAP Mayfleet Recruitment is supporting a large government department with a Lead Graphic Designer contract, working on a brand used by millions of people across the UK. you''ll split your time between the departments Brand team, a group of 8 to 10, and its Insights and Analytics team, a multidisciplinary group of 12. You''ll set the creative direction for the brand, and turn complex data and statistics into clear, engaging visuals. This is a lead role for someone who still loves doing the work: guiding and mentoring other designers, then picking up a brief and running with it yourself. What you''ll be doing Leading brand and graphic design across the organisation, keeping the brand consistent, accessible and inclusive across every channel Turning data, statistics and research into infographics, data visualisations and clear communications Presenting creative work and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders Running workshops with designers, strategists and policy colleagues Working closely with developers, data scientists, analysts and researchers Mentoring designers and taking part in a large design community What we re looking for At least 5 years of brand design experience on large-scale, multi-channel brands A strong portfolio showing brand work and information design ..... full job details .....