Group Creative Director

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in London seeks a senior creative leader to shape the branded content strategy across print, digital, video, social, and experiential formats. You will mentor a hands-on team of designers, writers, art directors and producers, collaborating with Sales, Editorial and Marketing to deliver award-winning campaigns.

The role requires a strong portfolio, executive communication, and a track record of transforming business challenges into compelling storytelling while upholding editorial

Qualifications

• Experience leading creative strategy for premium brands and multi-channel campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong portfolio with strategic thinking and award-worthy execution.
• Exceptional presentation and executive communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with revenue and business development teams.
• Deep understanding of editorial content and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the creative vision for branded content across print, digital, video, social, and more.
• Establish creative standards, processes, and best practices for quality and consistency.
• Translate business challenges into compelling concepts that connect brands with audiences.
• Lead strategic ideation for high-value RFPs and integrated campaigns.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior clients and agency partners.
• Oversee in-house creative studio and production workflows.
• Mentor a multidisciplinary team of ~10 creatives.
• Foster collaborative, inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with Sales, Editorial, Marketing, and Analytics teams.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand storytelling

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Multi-channel campaigns

Team mentorship

Stakeholder management

Editorial understanding

Project management

Industry trend analysis

Job description

• Define and lead the creative vision for the branded content business across print, digital, video, social, experiential, and emerging platforms
• Champion innovative storytelling and creative excellence that differentiates the organisation in the marketplace
• Establish creative standards, processes, and best practices that elevate the quality and consistency of commercial work
• Ensure all branded content aligns with audience expectations while meeting advertiser objectives and protecting editorial integrity
• Lead strategic ideation for high-value RFPs, proactive opportunities, and integrated marketing campaigns
• Translate business challenges into compelling creative concepts that connect brands with audiences through authentic storytelling
• Collaborate with Sales and Commercial leadership to develop winning pitches that drive revenue growth
• Present strategic recommendations and creative concepts directly to senior clients and agency partners
• Oversee the in-house creative and design studio responsible for visual design, campaign development, presentation design, motion graphics, and creative production
• Ensure efficient workflows, resource planning, and creative quality across simultaneous projects
• Drive continual improvement of creative operations, processes, and collaboration
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately ten creative strategists, designers, art directors, writers, and producers
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing creative culture
• Provide coaching, performance management, career development, and succession planning
• Recruit and retain exceptional creative talent while building team capabilities for evolving client needs
• Partner with Editorial leadership to ensure commercial storytelling reflects the quality and values of the publication
• Collaborate with Marketing, Audience Development, Research, Production, and Analytics teams to develop integrated client solutions
• Work closely with Sales leadership to support business development, key account growth, and strategic partnerships
• Serve as the senior creative voice across the commercial organization
• Build trusted relationships with senior marketers, agencies, and strategic partners
• Lead creative presentations, workshops, and campaign reviews
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, AI-enabled creative tools, audience behaviors, and innovations in branded storytelling
• Represent the organization at industry events and within the broader creative community

Requirements

• Experience in creative leadership within publishing, media, advertising, branded content, or integrated marketing
• Proven experience leading creative strategy for premium brands and multi-channel campaigns
• Experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, innovative concepts, and award-worthy creative execution
• Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills
• Experience collaborating with revenue organizations and supporting new business development
• Deep understanding of editorial content, audience engagement, and branded storytelling
• Strong operational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously