Art Director, Esquire

Hearst Communications, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Art Director to shape the visual identity of a leading media brand. This role involves driving innovative design across print, digital, and experiential platforms while collaborating with a talented creative team. The Art Director will play a pivotal role in the evolution of the brand, ensuring a coherent and distinctive visual language is maintained across all touchpoints. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration, while also benefiting from a range of perks and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Charity day

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading creative teams and projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brand's visual identity across all consumer touchpoints.
• Oversee conception and execution of all shoots and design projects.

Skills

Art Direction

Visual Design

Collaboration

Photography

Video Production

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Design Tools

Job description

At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as Esquire to start the next chapter in your career.

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. Our working environment encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We trust each other to do our best, have fun, and build on our heritage to make history.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Art Director of Esquire will lead the brand’s visual identity across all consumer touchpoints. They will drive a bold new design direction across print, digital, and experiential platforms—including the magazine, supplements, bookazines, website, social media, events, newsletters, and all brand extensions.

Working closely with the creative team, the Art Director will oversee the conception and execution of all shoots (both still and video), developing a distinctive, industry-leading visual language consistent throughout the Esquire ecosystem. They should have an impressive network of photographers, stylists, and illustrators, and collaborate seamlessly with teams across the brand. They will support the Editor-in-Chief in delivering a fresh, coherent design blueprint.

This role also involves day-to-day responsibility for the magazine's design and all related products. This is a pivotal moment in Esquire’s evolution—bold creative vision is key to its future growth.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hearst UK, you can benefit from a wide range of perks and benefits to support your learning, work, and life, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional days)
• Hybrid working – four days per week in the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Charity day to support your preferred cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular social events and more!

There’s more to your story than you imagine. The next chapter begins here.

Hearst UK is committed to reflecting the diverse world we live in. We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation through diverse teams. We believe that diversifying voices within our organization not only is the right thing to do but also leads to more powerful, exciting content enjoyed by many. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of true belonging where everyone feels heard.