CFA Institute - Creative Design Lead

Art Director is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: CFA Institute

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

As the Creative Design Lead at CFA Institute (formal job title: Visual Design Lead), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing our global brand’s visual identity. You’ll lead the creation and execution of impactful brand campaigns and design projects that captivate our global audience, ensuring all creative solutions align seamlessly with our strategic vision. This newly created role reflects our ambition to expand our in-house creative capabilities, accelerate our speed to market, and deliver exceptional design and creative solutions.

Working within the Digital & Integrated Marketing team, you’ll collaborate closely with social, brand, product marketing, customer experience (CX), product management, and sales teams. Together, you’ll bring revenue-generating products and solutions to market while amplifying the visibility and influence of the CFA Institute brand across marketing and partner channels. This role reports into the Senior Director, Creative Design and is based in London. Candidates are eligible for Hybrid working with the expectation to be based in the London office at least 1 day a week.

Requirements

You’re a creative powerhouse with:

• Experience: Proven experience in brand design, ideally across agency and client-side environments, with a portfolio that speaks volumes. Experience across education or investment industries would be advantageous.
• Education: Bachelor’s in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field advantageous (not mandatory).
• Skills: Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and motion design, with the ability to craft storyboards and engaging animations. Bonus: HTML know-how for advertising campaigns.
• Vision: A strong creative voice with the ability to transform concepts into visually stunning realities.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas and work effectively with cross-functional teams and partners.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to delivering high-quality work that aligns with strategic goals.

Please Note: As part of the recruitment process for this role, you will be asked to present and discuss your portfolio. The Hiring Manager will be looking for a well-rounded portfolio that showcases a diverse range of work, including print, digital, and motion design projects.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits including:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
• Generous leave and time off
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible work options
• Wellness, education, and support programs