Creative Lead

Harrods; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods seeks a Creative Lead to partner with Editors, Art Directors, and cross-functional teams to foster a dynamic studio culture rooted in collaboration, creativity and innovation. They will be responsible for delivering best-in-class visual storytelling across Harrods Magazine, Harrods.com and social media channels.

You will oversee conceptual development, styling for lifestyle shoots, and high-quality post-production to uphold luxury standards, while aligning with editorial and commercial

Responsibilities

• Create visual content for editorial and brand partnership projects from concept through final delivery, including magazine advertorials and social media content.
• Develop shot lists and collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture all creative and commercial requirements.
• Oversee retouching and post-production to meet the highest creative standards.
• Work with the Lifestyle team to align visual direction with editorial and commercial objectives.
• Capture BTS content during shoots and support in-store content broadcasting as needed.

Job description

The Creative Lead will work in close partnership with Editors, Art Directors, and cross-functional teams to foster a dynamic studio culture that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and innovation. They will be responsible for delivering best-in-class visual storytelling across all channels, including Harrods Magazine, Harrods.com, and social media platforms.

• Create visual content for both editorial and brand partnership projects, from initial concept and pitch through to final delivery, including magazine advertorials, social media content, and branded content for Harrods.com.
• Develop shot lists and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all creative and commercial requirements are captured.
• Make image selections and oversee retouching and post-production to ensure the highest creative standards are met.
• Work closely with the wider Lifestyle team to align visual direction with editorial and commercial objectives.
• Capture behind-the-scenes (BTS) content during shoots and support the broadcasting of content in-store where required. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a strong creative point of view, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for bringing ideas to life. Comfortable leading projects independently as well as partnering with others, they will embody the energy, ambition, and creative spirit that define the Creative Studio.

You will also have:

• Experience styling for lifestyle shoots, including homewares, furniture, and food.
• Experience selecting products for editorial content and features.
• An exceptional eye for detail and a commitment to delivering excellence in everything you do.
• A strong understanding of luxury brands across furniture, lifestyle, and the wider retail landscape.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines. Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and a destination for top designers and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our shared mission is to make every visit to our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.
• Our Promise to You Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we'll do something remarkable for you. Alongside a welcoming environment that inspires your best work, we offer outstanding opportunities and support to help you build an exceptional career across the many specialisms within our business. Uniquely You While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and experience for a role, we believe in potential and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate most of the skills and experience needed to succeed in this position, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods, we believe the personality and authenticity of our people set us apart. We celebrate and welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are proud to foster an inclusive environment where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.