Creative Director - Thesleff Group

Thesleff Group is seeking an exceptional Creative Director to join our visionary team, leading the creative direction and brand identity of our award-winning luxury hospitality venues. With a passion for design, storytelling, and innovation, you will drive the evolution of our brands, ensuring every element embodies the excellence and distinctiveness for which we are known.

This is a brand new position within the business and will report into the Chief Marketing Officer. The Creative Director will also have a team of four reporting into them, Graphics and Content in this new and expanding team.

Our portfolio includes the globally acclaimed Los Mochis restaurants in Notting Hill & London City, the iconic Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge, the vibrant Viajante87 cocktail bar and lounge in Notting Hill and also our Omakase - JUNO & LUNA. This is a unique opportunity to shape the creative strategy of one of London's most exciting hospitality groups.

Key Benefits:

• Private Health Insurance.
• 10 days fully paid sick leave.
• 50% off when visiting the restaurant with family & friends.
• Career development opportunities.
• A people-focused, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the creative vision, strategy and brand guidelines for Thesleff Group's brands, ensuring consistent alignment with our luxury hospitality ethos.
• Lead the design, branding, and marketing efforts across all venues, maintaining a unified visual and experiential identity.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and events teams to create compelling campaigns and materials that resonate with target audiences.
• Oversee the development of all branded assets, including menus, signage, packaging, and digital content such as website design, email marketing & templates
• Lead photo and video shoots, ensuring assets capture the essence of our venues and experiences.
• Continuously innovate by identifying creative visual trends, technologies, and content strategies to enhance the guest experience.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, designers, and creative professionals to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Foster a creative, collaborative culture within the organisation, mentoring and inspiring team members to excel.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of proven experience in a senior creative role, ideally within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, or related industries.
• Exceptional creative vision with a track record of delivering innovative campaigns and concepts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor diverse teams.
• Excellent project management abilities, including budgeting and timeline oversight.
• Expertise in branding, design, and digital marketing, with proficiency in creative software tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the luxury market and a passion for storytelling and experiential design.

If you are a creative leader with the vision and passion to shape the future of luxury hospitality branding, we'd love to hear from you. Join Thesleff Group and leave your mark on some of London's most exciting venues.

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.