Art Director

Hirehoot; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in London is looking for an experienced Art Director to lead the design and execution of innovative ad campaigns. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a strong portfolio. This role requires collaboration with various teams to deliver customer-focused solutions and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Exceptional communication and design skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of experience in a conceptual creative role at an agency or in-house.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and art direction.
• Understanding of UX design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative ad campaigns.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• Manage projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Art direction

Design skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

InVision

Job description

• Concept, design (art), and execute innovative ad campaigns and experiences for global brands.
• Partner with copywriters, designers, program managers, developers, strategists, and producers to create customer-focused solutions that deliver on advertiser objectives.
• Independently lead campaigns and collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external agency partners.
• Possess a strong understanding of customers and a drive to create work that delivers both innovation and results.
• Present ideas and concepts effectively to clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to ideate for film, print, digital, out-of-home, experiential, and social media.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within budget and deadlines.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Concept, design (art), and execute innovative ad campaigns and experiences for global brands.
• Partner with copywriters, designers, program managers, developers, strategists, and producers to create customer-focused solutions that deliver on advertiser objectives.
• Independently lead campaigns and collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external agency partners.
• Possess a strong understanding of customers and a drive to create work that delivers both innovation and results.
• Present ideas and concepts effectively to clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to ideate for film, print, digital, out-of-home, experiential, and social media.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within budget and deadlines.

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate with a diverse range of brands, media agencies, and creative agencies to develop innovative campaigns for sectors including CPG, Consumer Electronics, Fashion, Sports, and Luxury.
• Strive to create groundbreaking ideas, from designing brand experiences for documentary films on Prime Video to developing Alexa-branded experiences.
• Present campaign proposals to brand clients and their partners in creative and media agencies.
• Review edits and work in progress with partners, gather and respond to feedback to ensure the highest creative standards are met.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-6+ years of conceptual creative (Art Director) experience at advertising agencies and/or as an in-house creative.
• An online creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, art direction, and design skills.
• In-depth understanding of industry design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, InVision) and a basic understanding of UX design principles.
• Data-driven approach with a focus on the measurable impact of campaigns. Excellent presentation and interactive storytelling abilities.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills. Exceptional craftsperson and a critical project owner. A fascination with innovation and technology. Self-starter with the ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously, and multitask effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of successfully executing projects with teammates in different time zones.
• Award-winning work.
• Experience with branded content and brand-focused sponsorships is preferable but not mandatory.