Location
Paddington, Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
This role is an 11-month maternity cover position within Mars, a purpose-driven company committed to building the world we want tomorrow, today. 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 be part of a small but influential Global Brand Identity & Design team. You will collaborate with global and regional marketing leads to set the design agenda for some of the world’s most iconic snacking brands. Your responsibilities include leading design projects with agency partners, ensuring creative excellence, managing timelines and budgets, and acting as the global design lead for Dove/Galaxy and TWIX on strategic global brand initiatives. You will also oversee the execution of packaging and other touchpoints with excellence, ensuring brand guidelines are properly interpreted across the region. Mars offers a collaborative environment with over 140,000 diverse and talented associates, best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University, and an industry-competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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

About you
- A strategic thinker who balances big-picture vision with attention to detail to successfully bring ideas to life
- 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
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills in brand identity and design leadership within FMCG are essential.