Digital Design Director / Creative Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the online education sector is seeking a Digital Design Director to lead their creative vision. This role requires a visionary who excels in digital design and storytelling, capable of inspiring a team while driving brand growth. You will oversee the production of compelling marketing materials and collaborate with various departments to ensure impactful storytelling across digital channels. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for creativity and education, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in creative leadership and digital design.
• Strong expertise in visual storytelling and video production.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the creative direction for video and brand presence.
• Oversee video production process and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Visual Storytelling

Digital Design

Video Production

Brand Development

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

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Client:

JoJosephCreative

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Digital Design Director / Creative Director

Up to £100K

London/Hybrid

The Company

My client is a global leader in the online learning and immersive education space. They are a fun, purpose-driven, and energetic global community that thrives on continuous learning and fearless innovation.

They are now looking for a Digital Design Director (or Creative Director) to join them.

The Role

You’ll be a highly innovative and strategic leader who will be the driving force in setting the creative vision and shaping a strong brand presence online. You’ll have slick skills in digital design, video and motion. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can effortlessly combine your digital design excellence with amazing brand storytelling. You’ll work across all digital channels, leading a small design team and collaborating with the wider company.

You are:

• A visionary creative with a strategic mindset.
• A storyteller who can connect emotion, brand, and education for high performing videos
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• A brand builder who knows how to translate a creative vision into business growth.
• A problem solver who can think outside the box while keeping an eye on measurable success.

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Visual Storytelling

• Define and execute the creative direction for video ensuring a bold and engaging brand presence and compelling creative assets.
• Be a brand builder and storyteller: Championing the brand, evolving brand guidelines and storytelling.
• Translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and business objectives into creative strategies and assets that resonate globally across digital channels.
• Oversee the end-to-end video production process, from concept to execution, ensuring best-in-class storytelling whether that’s in-house or working with agencies and freelancers.

Creative Execution

• Execute with Excellence: Oversee the production of visually compelling marketing materials, motion graphics, and digital experiences that elevate the brand.
• Work closely with external agencies and internal teams to bring creative campaigns to life on time and within budget. With a focus on video but not limited to photography and graphic design.
• You’ll ideally have experience with Storyblok to design and deliver scalable, high-impact digital content across different markets.
• Be a leading voice: Inspire, lead, and mentor a team of designers, video producers, and content creators, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
• Advocate for creative thinking across the organization, influencing key stakeholders to prioritize bold, high-quality storytelling.
• Drive collaboration across departments: Partner closely with senior leadership and key functions (E.g. Paid Media, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams).

Requirements & Expertise

• 7+ years of experience in creative leadership, preferably within branding, digital design and video production.
• A track record of leading designers, developing strategic brand narratives, and producing standout digital campaigns.
• Strong expertise in visual storytelling, branding, and video production (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Figma).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

If you're ready to lead, inspire and make a huge difference in the world of online education, please get in touch!