Creative Content Manager

Clarendon Fine Art; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury art firm in Lichfield is seeking a Senior Creative Content Manager to lead their visual content strategy. This role requires expertise in photography and videography, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of content performance. The successful candidate will develop a compelling visual narrative that reflects the brand's luxury positioning. Hybrid working is available, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in content creation or strategy for luxury or lifestyle brands.
• Proven ability in photography and videography.
• Experience leading creative teams or working with freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute visual content strategy aligned with brand objectives.
• Lead photo and video shoots from concept to post-production.
• Ensure visual consistency and brand tone across all media.

Skills

Content creation experience

Photography expertise

Videography skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Location : 3 days in our Head Office in Lichfield (other days either working from home or on location in our Galleries around the UK).

Hours : Monday - Friday : 9am - 5 : 30pm

We are seeking a Senior Creative Content Manager with exceptional expertise in photography, videography, and visual storytelling to shape and elevate Clarendon Fine Art’s creative content strategy.

You’ll be responsible for defining and executing a world‑class visual content approach that reflects our brand’s artistry, luxury positioning, and emotional resonance. You will lead the creation of photo and video assets that inspire our audiences, from collectors and artists to gallery visitors, and help build and reinforce our purpose to ignite a passion in art for everyone.

This role combines hands‑on creative direction and content production with strategic planning, and brand guardianship.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the visual content strategy across all channels, ensuring alignment with brand, campaign, and business objectives.
• Lead, plan, and oversee high‑quality photo and video shoots, from concept through to post‑production, capturing the artistry, personality, and luxury of the Clarendon experience.
• Shape the visual narrative of Clarendon Fine Art; highlighting artists, collectors, and the emotional connection to art through compelling imagery and film.
• Partner with brand and digital marketing leads to deliver integrated campaigns that drive engagement, awareness, and conversion across platforms.
• Maintain an exceptional level of visual consistency and brand tone across all media, ensuring every piece of content reflects our luxury aesthetic.
• Oversee content library organisation, ensuring assets are accessible, searchable, and effectively leveraged across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience (5+ years) in content creation, creative direction, or content strategy within a luxury, art, fashion, or lifestyle brand.
• Expert‑level ability in photography and videography, with a portfolio that demonstrates both creative vision and technical excellence.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects).
• Proven experience leading a creative team, freelancers, or agencies.
• Exceptional storytelling and visual composition skills; confident in directing on‑location and in‑studio shoots.
• Strong project management skills; balancing creativity with deadlines and commercial priorities.
• Deep understanding of content performance, audience behaviour, and digital best practices.
• Collaborative and confident communicator, able to work cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders and artists.
• Full UK Driving Licence & access to own car.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working : 3 days in our Lichfield head office, 2 days from home
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to exclusive employee benefits from day one, including a virtual GP and retail discounts