We’re a team of 100+ designers, researchers, and brand experts led by Chief Design Officer Vuokko Aro. We’re on a mission to make money work for everyone.
We’re seeking an experienced and versatile Lead Brand Designer with a strong portfolio in branding, art direction and creative ideation.
In this role, you’ll shape Monzo’s visual identity, deliver high-quality design solutions aligned with strategic goals, and drive innovative ideas as a conceptual thinker. Your designs will combine creativity and vision, ensuring they’re both compelling and rooted in strong concepts.
As part of our dynamic internal creative studio, you’ll collaborate with designers and writers, exchanging feedback and raising design standards. Working closely with the Creative Director, you’ll ensure consistency and evolve the Monzo brand by partnering with product designers, marketing teams, and external agencies.
Key projects
* Refining brand guidelines
* Developing motion storyboards
* Creating campaign assets
* Collaborating on web designs and product designs
* Elevating internal design projects
Responsibilities
* Creative Leadership: Leading and overseeing end-to-end projects, from ideation to execution, working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including marketing, product design, and engineers. You will need management skills to manage a small team of designers, by guiding and supporting them with our internal levelling frameworks.
* Mentoring and providing guidance to designers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. Run design critiques and help others navigate projects with cohesive and thoughtful feedback.
* Brand Guardian: Guide external agency partners on all things design and creative concepts.
* Brand Design: Develop, evolve and maintain brand identities, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
* Hands‑On Design: Figma FIRST. Roll up your sleeves and contribute directly to the design work, whether it’s crafting a standout campaign, refining our typography, or animating assets.
* Typography: Utilise expert knowledge of typography to create visually appealing and readable designs.
* Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including marketing, product development, and project management, to deliver cohesive design solutions.
* Creatively concept art direction and motion for in‑app experiences with product teams.
Qualifications
* Proven track record in design roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating branding, art direction, product design, advertising campaigns and typography.
* Experience in managing designers and leading design projects.
* Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Figma is a must. Motion skills, 3D programs, AI tooling are a plus.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design concepts to both internal teams and senior management.
* Can manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience in fast‑paced tech startups or creative agencies working on global brands.
* Experience in additional areas like web design, print design, storyboarding, art direction, film, and illustration.
* Obsessed with strategically designing within a brand, and have strong skills with evolving within a brand guideline.
Benefits
* £75,000‑£95,000 + Incentive Awards tied to your performance
* Salary and incentive awards
* Can be based in our London office or distributed within the UK with occasional meetings in London
* Flexible working hours with trust to work at your own pace
* £1,000 learning budget each year for books, training courses and conferences
* Work‑from‑home setup with Macbooks for all employees, extra support for full remote workers
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