Associate Creative Director - Beauty

THG Ingenuity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate Creative Director in Manchester, where you'll drive growth and lead creative campaigns for renowned brands. This role requires a passion for creativity and technology, with responsibilities including team leadership and client management, ensuring high-quality creative output aligned with brand strategies.

Benefits

Career development programs

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

On-site facilities

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in leading creative teams and projects.
• Strong background in UX and web design.
• Proven ability to develop and pitch 360 campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and manage client relationships.
• Lead and mentor a diverse creative team.
• Align creative output with brand strategy.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Innovative Storytelling

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About THG Ingenuity

THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform includes three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment. Each offers a unified solution to overcome challenges and enable brands to go direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio features globally recognized brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Procter & Gamble.

Location

Studios, WA15 0AF

About THG Studios

THG Studios is the creative hub within THG Ingenuity, home to over 400 creatives delivering campaigns for brands like Disney, Campari, MyProtein, Lookfantastic.com, ASDA, Gillette, Nestle, Illamasqua, Coggles, and ESPA. Located in Manchester, it features 15 specialized studio spaces for video, photography, interiors, social, campaigns, and food & drink content production. We offer career opportunities across strategy, client services, creative, packaging, production, and operations.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join THG Studios as Associate Creative Director in our commercial division. You will drive growth, work with existing clients, and pitch for new business. Our client list includes brands such as Espa, MyProtein, Asda, Britvic, Boots, Tesco, Diageo, and Unilever. The role reports to the Creative Director in London and is based in Manchester with monthly travel to London.

What We Expect From You

Creative Leadership & Vision

• Passionate about creativity and digital technology's role in elevating brands.
• Innovative, with a focus on emotional storytelling, especially in video.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Ability to develop big ideas for 360 campaigns.
• Expertise in UX, web design, and art direction; effective at presenting and pitching.
• Proactive in building client relationships and identifying opportunities.

Team & Culture Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team.
• Be a role model, fostering a positive creative culture.

Communication & Delivery

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Thrives under pressure, delivering high-quality work.
• Aligns creative output with brand strategy.

Behaviours & Competencies

• Adaptable, confident, solution-focused.
• Collaborative, ownership-driven, communicative.
• Innovative, culturally aware, proactive.
• Accountable, professional, growth-oriented.

Benefits

Includes career development programs, enhanced leave, wellbeing support, and other perks such as staff discounts, on-site facilities, and referral bonuses.

Additional Information

THG Ingenuity is committed to diversity and inclusion and is a Disability Confident employer. We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days. For questions, contact our Talent team.