Strategic Communications Lead Design Practice

• 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, content design, or related fields—with at least 3 years influencing at senior levels.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats (e.g., presentations, executive briefs, blog posts, videos, infographics).
• Proven ability to turn complex technical or policy work into clear, persuasive narratives for different audiences.
• Deep familiarity with human-centred design, digital transformation, or public sector service delivery.
• Experience working with or alongside design, product, or policy professionals in cross-functional teams.
• Strong interviewing and synthesis skills—comfortable digging deep into work to find its most meaningful story.
• Strategic thinking, with a sharp instinct for stakeholder alignment, influence, and change.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled in navigating complex organisational contexts.