Creative Lead

Vodafone; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone seeks a Creative Lead accountable for inspiring creativity in their in-house studio. This role balances team leadership with project management, overseeing the creation of impactful design and multimedia content for one of the most admired brands globally. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in design and team management, ensuring high-quality output aligned with brand strategy. Vodafone offers a collaborative environment along with attractive benefits including a yearly bonus, extensive annual leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays

Charity days: 5 days/year

Maternity leave: Up to 52 weeks

Private pension with substantial match

Access to private medical and health assessments

Discounts on Vodafone retail, gyms, and cinemas

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in design or related fields.
• Proven experience managing creative teams.
• Track record in producing outstanding creative work.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership and project oversight.
• Manage daily operations of the creative studio.
• Deliver agency-quality creative solutions under tight deadlines.

Skills

Creative leadership

Communication

Project management

Team management

Strategic thinking

Branding

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Qualifications in Creative, Design, or Multimedia fields

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Audition

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

The Creative Lead role is accountable for the creative leadership of Vodafone Brand in-house Creative Studio.

This team member will be responsible creatively for leading one of the most loved and admired brands in the Telco space. This role balances people leadership with project oversight; ensuring our designers, copywriters, and videographers are empowered to do their best work while delivering high-quality, on-brief creative that meets business needs and on time.

The creative lead will lead a team of 6 individuals (dotted), including 2 Senior Graphic Designers, 1 Senior Video Editor, an art director / senior copywriter, a copywriter, and a video editor. They are responsible for the end-to-end creation of design, copywriting, digital, and multimedia content for the Vodafone brand. The Creative Lead must be a strategic thinker, leading both creative strategy and design.

The in-house creative team also provides cost savings to Vodafone by offering an alternative to external agency suppliers. The Creative Lead will oversee the full creative process, from receiving briefs, concept development, to design and production supervision, delivering agency-quality creative solutions.

This role requires excellent organizational skills to manage a large volume of work, act as a brand champion within the organization, and ensure all communications are on-brand and impactful. The Creative Lead will also foster ongoing learning and training for the team.

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills are essential to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders across all levels of the organization, as well as externally with agencies.

• Provide creative leadership for the in-house studio, including strategic thinking and design oversight.
• Manage daily operations of the creative studio, including project resourcing and delivery.
• Oversee campaign management and ensure integrated assets across communication channels.
• Coordinate between studio leadership, project managers, and the creative team for timely project delivery.
• Create compelling communications that deliver impact.
• Develop and maintain the studio facilities and resources.
• Support and mentor the creative team to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Who You Are

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in design, agency, or in-house environments.
• Proven experience managing creative teams and workflows in fast-paced settings.
• Strong communication and project prioritization skills.
• Excellent eye for creative quality and the ability to elevate output.
• Passionate about branding with a track record of producing outstanding creative work.
• Qualifications in Creative, Design, or Multimedia fields.
• Proven experience in creative design.
• Desired experience in consumer electronics, IoT, smart home, or new technologies.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition), and familiarity with Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, Lightroom, Animate, Firefly, Adobe Express, and Workfront.
• Experience managing studio facilities, resources, and assets.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Not a perfect fit?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. At Vodafone, we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What's In It For You

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy, sell, or carry over days.
• Charity days: 5 days/year.
• Maternity leave: Up to 52 weeks, with the first 13 weeks fully paid and 26 weeks at half pay.
• Private pension: Up to 5% contribution with 2:1 Vodafone match up to 10%.
• Access to private medical, dental, health assessments, and share save scheme.
• Additional discounts on Vodafone retail, gyms, cinemas, cycling schemes, and season tickets.

Who We Are

Vodafone is a leading international Telco serving millions. We believe connectivity is a force for good, empowering people and protecting the planet. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and making Vodafone a safe and welcoming environment for all.

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