Global Head of Creative & Visuals

Buro Happold; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

10% Car allowance

25 days holiday per year

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Enhanced parenthood leave

2 professional body memberships

Wellbeing programme

Learning and development programme

Global opportunities

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Head of Creative & Visuals to lead our global creative function and elevate how the brand, expertise and stories are brought to life across markets. You will report to the Chief Marketing & Brand Officer and shape visual expression for international audiences.

Based in Bath or London on a hybrid model, you will drive creative excellence, champion innovation and ensure a differentiated, accessible brand presence across digital, print and experiential channels.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior creative, design or brand leadership role.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand development, storytelling and creative excellence.
• Experience translating strategic objectives into compelling creative campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise in data visualization and visual storytelling.
• Experience delivering thought leadership and content-rich publications.
• Understanding of website UX and UI design principles.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project planning, prioritisation and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house creative studio across graphic design, visualization, photography and videography.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications and technical teams to turn complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.
• Provide creative direction for major global marketing campaigns and channels.
• Own and evolve the brand identity and guidelines across markets and sectors.
• Oversee the production of reports, infographics and data visualizations for publications.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing global creative team and foster collaboration.

Skills

Brand leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Data visualization

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

UX/UI principles

Project planning

Communication

Job description

Buro Happold is seeking a Head of Creative & Visuals to lead our global creative function and elevate how the brand, expertise and stories are brought to life across markets. You will report to the Chief Marketing & Brand Officer and shape visual expression for international audiences.

Based in Bath or London on a hybrid model, you will drive creative excellence, champion innovation and ensure a differentiated, accessible brand presence across digital, print and experiential channels.