Art Director

PCR Digital; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in music and subscription services is seeking an Art Director with a passion for music and extensive content design experience. The role involves driving innovative design concepts, managing creative teams, and ensuring alignment across various platforms. Ideal candidates will have strong relationships in the industry and the capability to present compelling narratives to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Art Director or Senior Art Director.
• Experience in music-related D2C products or services.
• Proven track record in creating compelling campaign creatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop global editorial content and maintain partnerships.
• Manage multiple creative campaigns and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Present and articulate design rationale effectively.

Skills

Motion design skills

Strong love for music

Cross-functional relationship building

Research skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Art Director - Conceptual & Content Design (Music & Subscription Services)

Contract Duration: 6 months (Apply online only).
IR35 Status: Inside IR35.
Rate: Approx 100k equivalent (Umbrella).
Location: London Hybrid - 3 days per week in Central London.

Role Overview

This conceptual Art Director will develop global editorial content within a team. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for music and a thorough understanding of music visual culture. Responsibilities include maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring high-quality work, and bringing creative concepts to life. The role involves developing innovative ideas, articulating these ideas effectively, and ensuring alignment across teams to deliver compelling design in the music and product space.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Art Director / Senior Art Director in Content & Product Design.
• Experience in music-related or subscription media D2C products/services, preferably from a smaller specialist agency background, with motion design skills.
• Strong love for music and understanding of music visual culture.
• Ability to present and articulate design rationale persuasively.
• Proficiency in design from concept to implementation, with typographic, graphic, and motion design skills.
• Experience managing multiple creative campaigns simultaneously.
• Deep knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and motion graphics.
• Ability to tell engaging stories across platforms, especially for subscription services related to music.
• Strong research skills into music genres and cultures.
• Excellent cross-functional relationship building skills in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of digital asset management and collaborative workflows.
• Experience working with and scaling brands, developing content strategies is a plus.
• Proven track record creating compelling campaign creative for marketing or editorial.
• Proficiency in digital, social, and on-product design, adhering to top-tier standards.
• Experience delivering big ideas for subscription businesses is advantageous.
• International experience or working with global teams, including designing for multiple cultures and languages, is ideal.
• Experience collaborating directly with talent and creators on campaigns.

Additional Requirements

A robust portfolio showcasing top-tier creative work for on-platform content or marketing campaigns.

Inclusivity Statement

Everyone is welcome. PCR Digital is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all stages of recruitment. We value a varied and supportive company culture and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim to make our process accessible and are happy to accommodate any adjustments needed during the selection process.