Location
Paddington, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive industry salary and benefits package, including company bonus

About the Role
This role is an 11-month maternity cover within Mars' Global Brand Identity & Design team. Brand Identity connects consumers to our brands by creating a distinctive and consistent identity that is critical for brand recognition, purchase, and loyalty. As Senior Brand Identity Manager, you will partner with global and regional marketing leads to set the agenda for design across some of the world’s most well-known snacking brands. You will lead design projects with agency partners, ensuring creative excellence, adherence to timelines, and budget management.

You will be the global design lead for Dove, Galaxy, and TWIX on strategic global brand initiatives, ensuring packaging and other touchpoints are executed with excellence and brand guidelines are properly interpreted in the region. This role requires stewardship of iconic brands such as M&M’S, advocating for brand integrity and driving continuous improvement in design, agency models, and ways of working.

Experience
Significant experience leading design teams within the FMCG industry, either in-house or agency-side. Deep expertise in Brand Identity & Design, Design Strategy, and Design Execution.

About you
A strategic thinker who balances big-picture vision with attention to detail. An effective communicator skilled at influencing and engaging audiences through clear and compelling written and verbal communication. Proven ability to build effective partnerships and collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external agencies. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments and managing ambiguity.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a strong background in brand identity and design leadership within FMCG is essential.