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The Job
We’re on the hunt for a brilliant Design Team Manager to own the workflow, resource and communication of our in-house design function at Red Engine, the team behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. You’ll support a talented mix of Integrated, Product & Digital Designers to deliver excellence across a wide range of standout global projects and campaigns.
This is a central role in a fast-paced, high-output design studio. It requires both an empathetic touch, and the ability to multi-task across numerous brands, functions, and channels. The end goal is to empower both the Designers and the Head of Design to perform to the best of their abilities.
What You’ll Do
1.Leadership
* Line manage and mentor a team of integrated and digital designers, driving their skills and development to enhance their job satisfaction and performance
* Represent the Design function to Red Engine, franchise partners and external suppliers
* Own the day-to-day running of the design studio - from managing backlogs to ensuring clear, efficient creative workflows
* Own the day-to-day running of the design studio - from managing backlogs to ensuring clear, efficient creative workflow
* Act as the gatekeeper for requests, filtering comms and tasks to the right team members
* Be the design team’s central point of contact for both internal and external partners
* Monitor the design life-cycle, structure and tools – identifying and implementing innovations and improvements where necessary
* Act as a key stakeholder in terms of creative output, partnering with the Head of Design to ensure everything leaving the studio is on brand and to the highest of standards
3. Resources and Planning
* Track team time and report monthly with Head of Design
* Own time and resource allocation across product squads in partnership with Product Managers
* Forecast and plan for busy periods, identifying risks and flagging support needs to the Head of Design
* Partner with Creative Lead to ensure process and upkeep of our multiple Brand Guidelines & Creative Server, providing assets that are up-to-date and easy to access
* Manage freelancer bookings, budgets, and contracts, ensuring smooth onboarding and delivery
4.Production Oversight & Quality Control
* Support the Head of Design in maintaining high standards across all studio print output
* Liaise with suppliers to keep production on time, on brief, and on budget
* Help the team navigate production decisions and ensure they’re equipped with the right tools and guides
* Ensure all design output is well organised, consistently delivered, and brand aligned
* Coordinate proofreading through third parties at key stages in the design process
What You’ll Bring
* Working knowledge of design tools and software, ideal candidate coming from a design background themselves
* Strong organisational and project management skills - Microsoft Planner, Teams, SharePoint experience a big plus
* Great team leadership, line management and communication skills - you know how to inspire, organise, and bring the best out of people
* Comfort working cross functionally and internationally with multiple stakeholders
* Confident communicator and natural problem solver
* Eye for design and a passion for quality, brand, and detail
* Experience managing external freelancers or suppliers. Knowledge of IR35
What you'll get
* Competitive pay
* Annual bonus
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Fusion working (our team are regularly in our venues, working collaboratively in our bright offices in Angel, or focusing on individual projects with work from home Thursdays)
* Staff discount in all venues (50% off Sunday, Monday, 25% off Tuesday – Saturday, and free game hire)
* Regular team socials and weekly lunch in venue
* Monthly learning and development classes, quarterly teambuilding events
* Summer and Christmas socials
* Help @ hand 24/7 health support
* Free access to therapy, nutritionists, and physiotherapists
About Us
Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands.
Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest. We love what we do and are proud to be included in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.
With a total of 19 incredible venues throughout the UK, and a further 16 around the globe, we have ambitious plans and are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
We believe our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and included. We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. If you're passionate about contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration, please apply.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Art/Creative, Production, and Design
* Industries
Retail, Design Services, and Hospitality
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