Creative Design Lead

Y-Axis; West of England; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Y-Axis, Bristol-based, seeks a Brand Strategy & Creative Director to lead the UK brand identity across platforms, shaping tone, visuals and campaigns.

You will translate objectives into compelling visuals, build a UK-first narrative, and mentor a multidisciplinary team while collaborating with growth, product, and leadership.

The role requires 4–6 years in creative leadership, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe CC/Figma/Canva, and a passion for fintech/e-commerce brands.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in creative, brand, or design leadership.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and cross-channel campaigns.
• Deep understanding of branding, design systems, and digital content strategy.
• Proven experience leading creative teams and elevating creative standards.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and modern production workflows.
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience in fintech, e-commerce, or high-growth consumer brands.
• Experience building or localising brands specifically for the UK market.

Responsabilités

• Own UK brand identity across all platforms and channels.
• Translate UK objectives into visuals and messaging.
• Develop concepts and campaigns driving UK awareness and growth.
• Lead and coach the multidisciplinary UK creative team.
• Review output to ensure alignment with UK strategy.
• Build and manage creative workflows balancing speed and quality.
• Partner with UK growth, product, and leadership teams.
• Use data and performance insights to iterate creatives.
• Stay current on UK market trends to keep the brand relevant.

Connaissances

Brand leadership

Creative direction

Visual storytelling

Campaign management

Brand systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Project management

Stakeholder comms

UK localisation

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Description du poste

Bristol, Bristol - England, United Kingdom - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Nov, 26

0.0

Posted On

21 Aug, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

IT Consulting & System Integration

Description

What You Will Do

1. Brand Strategy & Creative Direction

• Own BJAK's UK brand identity across all platforms - from tone of voice to visual systems
• Build a UK-first brand narrative tailored to local users, culture, and market dynamics
• Translate UK marketing and business objectives into compelling visuals and messaging
• Develop creative concepts and campaigns that drive awareness, trust, and growth in the UK
• Ensure brand consistency across digital, social, print, product, and other UK channels
• Lead, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary UK creative team
• Set a high bar for creativity, execution quality, and speed
• Review and approve creative output to ensure alignment with UK brand strategy
• Foster a high-ownership, collaborative, and execution-driven team culture

3. Execution & Optimization

• Build and manage creative workflows that balance speed, quality, and scalability
• Partner closely with UK growth, product, and leadership teams
• Use data and performance insights to iterate, optimize, and scale creative work
• Stay current on UK market, consumer, and creative trends to keep the brand relevant

You Will Thrive Here If You...

• Care deeply about storytelling, brand building, and visual clarity
• Are hands-on, fast-moving, and obsessed with execution quality
• Lead confidently while staying close to the work
• Perform well under pressure and ambiguity
• Own projects end-to-end and drive for real impact
• Reject mediocrity and continuously push for better outcomes
• Manage multiple projects without losing focus or structure
• Communicate clearly and give direct, actionable feedback
• Want to build something meaningful - fast, at scale, and with visible impact

What You Bring

• 4-6 years of experience in creative, brand, or design leadership
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and cross-channel campaigns
• Deep understanding of branding, design systems, and digital content strategy
• Proven experience leading creative teams and elevating creative standards
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and modern production workflows
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience in fintech, e-commerce, or high-growth consumer brands
• Experience building or localising brands specifically for the UK market