<strong>About IRIS<br><br></strong>IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.<br><br>We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.<br><br>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Remote – UK or US<br><br>👤 <strong>Reports to:</strong> Director of Global Communications & Brand<br><br>🏢 <strong>IRIS Software Group<br><br></strong><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>This is an exciting opportunity to <strong>shape how IRIS shows up in the world</strong>.<br><br>We’re looking for an experienced <strong>Head of Creative & Design</strong> to define and elevate our global creative identity across every brand touchpoint – from major campaigns and digital experiences to social, sales and events.<br><br>You’ll join IRIS at a pivotal time, taking a leading role in an <strong>ambitious global rebrand</strong> and turning our evolving vision into a distinctive and compelling brand experience.<br><br>What you’ll be doing 🚀<br><br><ul><li>Own the creative vision and design direction across IRIS globally.</li><li>Lead the upcoming global rebrand, from concept and identity development through to rollout.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop our in-house creative team, alongside agency and freelance partners.</li><li>Act as a brand guardian, ensuring quality and consistency across regions and channels.</li><li>Partner with Product Marketing, Demand, PR and Social to create standout integrated campaigns.</li><li>Own and evolve our visual identity and design system, including typography, imagery, motion, templates and guidelines.</li><li>Shape creative across web, digital, video, motion, events and executive communications.</li><li>Build effective creative processes covering briefing, reviews, resourcing and quality standards.</li><li>Use AI within the creative workflow to increase speed and scale while maintaining originality and quality.<br><br></li></ul>What we’re looking for ⭐<br><br><ul><li>8+ years’ experience in senior design or creative leadership, ideally within B2B technology, SaaS or professional services.</li><li>A standout creative portfolio, particularly across brand identity and design.</li><li>Experience leading or playing a major role in a rebrand or large-scale brand refresh.</li><li>Strong experience across brand, campaigns, digital, web and motion.</li><li>Experience leading and developing creative teams and managing agencies/freelancers.</li><li>Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on.</li><li>Ability to turn complex or technical ideas into simple, compelling creative.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence providing creative direction.</li><li>Experience using AI tools within creative workflows.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, high-growth or fast-moving B2B environment would be advantageous.<br><br></li></ul>What success looks like 🎯<br><br>You’ll help deliver a successful global rebrand, raise the overall creative quality across IRIS and establish a consistent, distinctive identity across our markets.<br><br>You’ll also create the systems, guidelines and design tools that allow teams to move faster while staying on-brand – ultimately building a creative function that teams across IRIS trust and want to work with.<br><br><strong>If you’re a creative leader who loves building brands, developing brilliant teams and turning big ideas into work that makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you. 💜<br><br></strong><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here<br><br></strong><ul><li>Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.</li><li>Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.</li><li>Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Ready to Apply?<br><br></strong>Click <strong>Apply</strong> - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.<br><br><strong>What To Expect From Our Hiring Process<br><br></strong>Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:<br><br><ul><li>Application review — we assess your experience and potential</li><li>Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role</li><li>Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review</li><li>Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS<br><br></li></ul>We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.<br><br>If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.<br><br>