Head of Creative (Ref: 185706)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opticians brand is seeking a Head of Creative in Preston to lead its creative strategy. This unique opportunity allows the chosen candidate to create impactful narratives and visuals while collaborating across teams. Ideal for an innovative thinker passionate about driving performance through creativity, this position promises a significant role in transforming healthcare experiences.

Qualifications

• Conceptual thinker with strong executional focus.
• Experience leading creative teams in retail or healthcare.
• Ability to merge creativity with commercial insight.
• Understanding of branding in a medical-retail context.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement creative vision aligned with company objectives.
• Drive brand re-positioning and campaign ideation.
• Lead and inspire a growing creative team.
• Ensure creative output is fresh and industry-leading.

Skills

Creative strategy

Team management

Brand development

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovation

Stakeholder engagement

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Creative

Location: Blackburn (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

We’re proud to partner with a forward-thinking and fast-growing opticians brand dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience through creativity, innovation, and data-driven insight. This is a unique opportunity for an inspiring Head of Creative to take ownership of a brand’s entire creative output – from visual identity to narrative voice – in a role that blends healthcare purpose with commercial impact.

As the Head of Creative, you will lead and evolve the in-house creative function across design, AV, and video production teams. Working closely with marketing, growth, and product teams, you’ll help redefine how the brand connects with customers, professionals, and communities. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who is as comfortable leading a team as they are rolling up their sleeves to bring ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Strategy & Leadership: Define and implement a compelling creative vision that aligns with the company’s mission and long-term objectives.
• Brand Development: Drive brand re-positioning and campaign ideation using data and insight, ensuring a consistent, compelling brand identity across all channels.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire a growing team including two direct reports – the Design Manager and Head of Multimedia – while remaining hands-on with broader team initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and growth teams to integrate creative strategies into broader business goals.
• Innovation & Execution: Stay on top of trends in design, technology, and user experience to ensure creative output remains fresh, effective, and industry-leading.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present creative concepts to senior leadership, articulating strategy, execution, and expected impact.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A conceptual thinker with a strong executional focus and a passion for storytelling through visual and multimedia formats.
• Proven experience leading creative teams in a retail, healthcare, or lifestyle brand, ideally with exposure to data-led marketing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to merge creativity with commercial insight, producing work that not only looks good but drives performance.
• Deep understanding of branding within a medical-retail hybrid context – experience within optics or similar sectors is highly desirable.
• Passionate about solving complex problems creatively, and thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

If you're ready to lead with vision and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through creativity, apply now and become part of a mission-driven team where your work truly matters.