Art Director

Helm; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Helm is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead concept, design, and execution of digital campaigns for automotive brands. You’ll shape creative strategy across eCommerce, digital ads, emails, landing pages, and social content.

Bring a strong portfolio, 5+ years in agency or in-house roles, superb typography and visual storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple projects with precision. Portfolio submission is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in an agency, in-house creative team, or consumer-focused environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, digital design, and campaign execution.
• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience designing for digital marketing and eCommerce initiatives.
• Strong understanding of print production processes and color management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Photography and video production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead creative concepts across digital, eCommerce, print, and promotional campaigns.
• Design compelling customer experiences for leading automotive brands.
• Create visually engaging digital ads, emails, landing pages, social content, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with account teams, stakeholders, and clients to bring projects from concept to completion.
• Present creative ideas and incorporate client feedback effectively.
• Ensure brand consistency, quality standards, and creative excellence across deliverables.
• Help improve creative processes and streamline project workflows.
• Stay current on design trends, digital experiences, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Portfolio development

Creative direction

Typography

Digital design

Campaign execution

Brand consistency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Bring Automotive Brands to Life Through Bold Creative

Are you a passionate visual storyteller who thrives on turning ideas into impactful creative experiences? Helm is looking for an Art Director to lead the concept, design, and execution of engaging digital campaigns for some of the most recognized automotive brands in the industry.

In this role, you'll help shape the creative direction behind eCommerce experiences, digital advertising, email marketing, social media content, landing pages, promotional campaigns, and more. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence creative strategy, and bring innovative ideas to life across multiple channels.

If you're energized by fast-paced creative work, love solving design challenges, and want to see your work support iconic automotive brands, we'd love to hear from you.

Portfolio submission required for consideration.

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead creative concepts across digital, eCommerce, print, and promotional campaigns
• Design compelling customer experiences for leading automotive brands
• Create visually engaging digital ads, emails, landing pages, social content, and other marketing materials
• Collaborate with account teams, stakeholders, and clients to bring projects from concept to completion
• Present creative ideas and incorporate client feedback effectively
• Ensure brand consistency, quality standards, and creative excellence across all deliverables
• Help improve creative processes and streamline project workflows
• Stay current on design trends, digital experiences, and emerging technologies

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in an agency, in-house creative team, or consumer-focused environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, digital design, and campaign execution
• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
• Experience designing for digital marketing and eCommerce initiatives
• Strong understanding of print production processes and color management
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Photography and video production experience is a plus

Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to make your mark on campaigns seen by automotive enthusiasts and consumers across the country. If you're ready to create innovative work, collaborate with talented teams, and help drive some of the industry's most recognizable automotive brands forward, we'd love to see your portfolio.