Head of Design

About the Role

At EMJ, we are searching for a visionary and ambitious Head of Design to spearhead the development of exceptional digital medical content. In this role, you'll be accountable for upholding the highest standards of creative quality, scientific integrity, and brand alignment across every piece we produce. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will lead and support the design function, focusing on both creative output and efficient team operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Uplifting the overall creative quality and coherence of all digital medical materials.
• Guiding, mentoring, and building a high-achieving design team.
• Enhancing operational workflows to minimize delays and guarantee deadlines are met.
• Fostering robust collaboration with functions such as Marketing, Editorial, Client Services, and Sales.
• Promoting transparency and reliability within the design department through open communication and consistent results.
• Optimizing resource allocation and workflow processes for ongoing scalability and efficiency.
• Championing innovation and pushing creative benchmarks throughout all EMJ products.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of ten years' practical design experience spanning digital, print, and content production.
• Background in design management, including demonstrated improvements to tools, processes, and team productivity.
• Successful leadership within fast-moving design studios, along with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex creative projects independently from ideation through final launch.
• Confidence interacting with executive stakeholders, shaping decisions, and presenting at senior levels.
• Proven ability to recruit, nurture, and coordinate multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Commercial focus, including optimizing resource use for cost and time savings.
• Familiarity with SEO and understanding of how design influences digital effectiveness.

Additional Information

• Salary range: £65,000 - £70,000 per year
• Reporting to: Creative Director
• Working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• Location: Moorgate, London—onsite only

About EMJ

EMJ is dedicated to raising standards of healthcare worldwide by providing medical professionals with unrestricted access to journals and educational resources. Our commitment extends to our staff as well, equipping them to excel and become leaders in their fields. Our core values include wholehearted commitment to our mission and culture, personal responsibility, and a drive to consistently exceed expectations.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will first be contacted for a telephone screening, followed by two interviews: one focusing on skills and another on alignment with EMJ’s values.