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Head of Design, bolton, greater manchester
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Client:
Digital Gurus
Location:
bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
26.08.2025
Expiry Date:
10.10.2025
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Job Description:
Head of Design – eCommerce
? Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office) | ? Permanent | ? Competitive Salary
We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead a small creative team within a fast-paced, data-driven eCommerce agency.
You’ll take ownership of all design delivery across a portfolio of clients, working on everything from high-performing Shopify storefronts to internal brand projects. With a small design team to manage, you’ll shape how design drives results, balancing hands-on design (around 60%) with leadership, mentoring and client-facing work.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading, mentoring and scaling a multidisciplinary design team
* Owning creative direction across client projects & internal brand assets
* Turning CRO insights into high-converting designs across UI and UX
* Guiding clients through discovery, scoping and design strategy conversations
What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years in UI/UX design
* Leadership/mentoring experience in either agency or in-house settings
* Strong balance of creative vision, user-first design thinking, and commercial awareness
* Fast-paced mindset – comfortable moving quickly from concepts to delivery
What’s on offer:
* Hybrid: 1 day per week in Manchester office (team days & socials)
* Flexible hours & clear career progression opportunities
* Regular time off: quarterly Friday off + birthday off + extra annual leave with service
? You must include a portfolio to be considered for this role
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