Lead Brand Designer

London · 16-17 years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Brand Designer with a strong portfolio in branding, art direction and typography.
In this role, as part of a digital-first team, you’ll shape Monzo’s visual identity, deliver high-quality design solutions aligned with strategic goals, and drive innovative ideas as a conceptual thinker.

Leading and overseeing end-to-end projects, from ideation to execution, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product design, and engineers.
Manage a small team of designers, by guiding and supporting them with our internal leveling frameworks.
Mentoring and providing guidance to designers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment, and running design critiques.
Guide external agency partners on all things design and creative concepts.
Develop, evolve and maintain brand identities, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
Contribute directly to the design work, whether it’s crafting a standout campaign, refining our typography, or animating assets using Figma FIRST.
Utilize expert knowledge of typography to create visually appealing and readable designs.
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.

You have a proven track record in design roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating branding, art direction, product design, advertising campaigns and typography.
You have experience in managing designers and leading design projects.
You have strong typography skills.
You demonstrate proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Figma is a must.
You have excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design concepts to both internal teams and senior management.
You have strong stakeholder management skills.
You're a creative problem solver who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance competing priorities.
You're curious about AI tools and how they can enhance the creative process, ideally with some hands-on experience using them in your design work.
You have experience in fast-paced tech startups or creative agencies working on global brands.

Motion skills, 3D programs, Ai toolings, are a plus.
You have experience in additional areas like web design, print design, storyboarding, art direction, film, and illustration.
You’re obsessed with strategically designing within a brand, and have strong skills with evolving within a brand guideline.
You have strong motion ideation and storyboarding skills.

Incentive Awards tied to your performance
£1,000 learning budget each year to use on books, training courses and conferences
Macbooks provided for all employees
Extra support for work-from-home setup for fully remote workers