IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services and one of UK’s largest privately held software companies.

We help organisations to make better business decisions by developing integrated software solutions to minimise admin, make business processes more efficient and give more time to do what’s valued.

We started 45 years ago with accountancy software and have evolved to be trusted by more than 100,000 customers in 135 countries around the world. We invest heavily in development using the latest processes and technologies, driven by our Indian and Romanian Product Development Centres to build the next generation of cloud-based accountancy, HR and education solutions.

Our global and domestic payroll and HR solutions are used nearly five million employees. Almost one million UK employees are managed by our HR solutions, and one in eight UK employees are paid through IRIS payroll solutions. We are the largest third-party online tax filer with UK Government, and we are used by 54 of the top 100 US and 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We also serve over 13,000 schools and academies, and almost five million UK families use our apps to connect to their child’s school. 

In the last year, we have been awarded Technology Company of the Year in the UK Tech Awards; Employer of the Year in the Thames Valley Tech Awards; and the Americas Prime Award from the K2 Enterprise Awards. IRIS Education has been named Company of the Year at the UK National MAT Awards 2023, and crowned Company of the Year (more than 12m) in the Bett Awards 2023.  


IRIS Software Group

Business software for mission-critical tasks 

About IRIS

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.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

📍 Location: Remote – UK or US

👤 Reports to: Director of Global Communications & Brand

🏢 IRIS Software Group

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how IRIS shows up in the world.

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Creative & Design to define and elevate our global creative identity across every brand touchpoint – from major campaigns and digital experiences to social, sales and events.

You’ll join IRIS at a pivotal time, taking a leading role in an ambitious global rebrand and turning our evolving vision into a distinctive and compelling brand experience.

What you’ll be doing 🚀

Own the creative vision and design direction across IRIS globally.Lead the upcoming global rebrand, from concept and identity development through to rollout.Lead, mentor and develop our in-house creative team, alongside agency and freelance partners.Act as a brand guardian, ensuring quality and consistency across regions and channels.Partner with Product Marketing, Demand, PR and Social to create standout integrated campaigns.Own and evolve our visual identity and design system, including typography, imagery, motion, templates and guidelines.Shape creative across web, digital, video, motion, events and executive communications.Build effective creative processes covering briefing, reviews, resourcing and quality standards.Use AI within the creative workflow to increase speed and scale while maintaining originality and quality.

What we’re looking for ⭐

8+ years’ experience in senior design or creative leadership, ideally within B2B technology, SaaS or professional services.A standout creative portfolio, particularly across brand identity and design.Experience leading or playing a major role in a rebrand or large-scale brand refresh.Strong experience across brand, campaigns, digital, web and motion.Experience leading and developing creative teams and managing agencies/freelancers.Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on.Ability to turn complex or technical ideas into simple, compelling creative.Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence providing creative direction.Experience using AI tools within creative workflows.Strong knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.Experience within a PE-backed, high-growth or fast-moving B2B environment would be advantageous.

What success looks like 🎯

You’ll help deliver a successful global rebrand, raise the overall creative quality across IRIS and establish a consistent, distinctive identity across our markets.

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.

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. 💜

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply - 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.

What To Expect From Our Hiring Process

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:

Application review — we assess your experience and potentialInitial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the roleSkills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio reviewFinal interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.

