Art Director, Esquire

Hearst UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Art Director to elevate the visual identity of a leading publication. This role involves crafting a bold design direction across print, digital, and experiential platforms, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic that resonates with audiences. Collaborating with talented teams and leveraging an extensive network of creatives, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the brand. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity, innovation, and diversity, where your contributions will help redefine storytelling in media.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Charity day

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading visual identity projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual identity of Esquire across all platforms.
• Oversee conception and execution of shoots and design projects.

Skills

Art Direction

Visual Design

Photography

Collaboration

Creative Vision

Education

Degree in Art/Design

Relevant Experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video Editing Software

Job description

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, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we 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 hub, the Art Director will oversee the conception and execution of all shoots (both still and video), developing a distinctive, industry-leading visual language that remains consistent throughout the Esquire ecosystem. They will come equipped with an impressive contact book of photographers, stylists, and illustrators, and they will collaborate seamlessly with teams across the brand and support the Editor-in-Chief in delivering a fresh, coherent design blueprint.

The role also includes day-to-day responsibility for the design of the magazine and all associated products. This is a pivotal moment in Esquire’s evolution – and bold creative vision is central to its future growth.

What We Offer

At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well, and live well, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days)
• Hybrid working – Four days per week in the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular socials and more!

There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents, and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of diversity, creativity, collaboration, and innovation that come with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to create powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.