Art Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Conceptual Art Director to lead creative vision across integrated campaigns. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on design expertise, allowing you to push visual boundaries and create compelling work. You will collaborate with talented teams, engage clients, and stay ahead of trends to ensure your campaigns are not only visually stunning but also strategically aligned with brand goals. If you have a passion for design and a strong portfolio of impactful work, this is your chance to make a significant mark in the creative landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in art direction or conceptual design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-impact creative work.
• Exceptional storytelling ability and keen eye for design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-level creative concepts across channels.
• Oversee art direction and aesthetic execution of projects.
• Guide junior creatives and foster a culture of innovation.

Skills

Art Direction

Concept Development

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Graphic Design

Leadership

Collaboration

Trend Awareness

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Wrike

Digital Asset Management Tools

Job description

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As the Conceptual Art Director you will be responsible for leading and shaping the creative vision across integrated campaigns for Ninja. This role demands a blend of strategic thinking, conceptual excellence, and hands-on design expertise. The ideal candidate thrives on generating groundbreaking ideas, pushing visual boundaries, to produce compelling, brand-defining work.

What You'll Do:

• Creative Leadership: Develop and execute high-level creative concepts across multiple channels, including digital, social, print, and experiential for Ninja.
• Concept Development: Partner with our team of copywriters and designers to craft visually arresting, concept-driven campaigns that engage and inspire.
• Design Execution: Oversee the art direction and aesthetic execution of projects, ensuring consistency, innovation, and high production values.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Guide junior and mid-level creatives, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Client Engagement: Present and articulate creative ideas persuasively to internal key stakeholders and global partners, ensuring alignment with brand goals and strategic direction.
• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural movements to inject fresh, relevant ideas into your creative work.
• Multi-Channel Expertise: Develop concepts that translate seamlessly across digital, social, video, print, and emerging media.

What You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in an art direction or conceptual design role within an agency or in-house creative team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptually led, high-impact creative work across multiple channels.
• Exceptional storytelling ability with a keen eye for composition, typography, and brand identity.
• Confident and persuasive presentation skills with the ability to sell ideas to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with experience guiding creative teams.
• A deep passion for design, culture, and innovation.
• Excellent project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritise tasks, manage timelines and drive projects to successful completion.
• Proficiency in graphic design software - Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with digital asset management tools such as Wrike, DAM and Lucid Link.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional global teams and key stakeholders across the business.
• Strong attention to detail, creative problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in artwork production processes.