Senior Creative

Authentic-Brands-Group-LLC-1; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Brands Group in London seeks a Senior Creative to lead ideation, production and delivery of assets for the David Beckham brand across social, editorial, campaigns and partnerships.

You will partner with the VP, Creative Director, steer day‑to‑day creative across multi‑channel output, mentor teams, uphold a best‑in‑class aesthetic, and help shape new business while maintaining high standards and global perspective.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in a Senior Creative or similar role.
• Strong art direction experience in advertising or creative agency.
• Excellent creative thinker with ability to develop ideas.
• Ability to shape concepts around brand objectives and trends.
• Proven leadership of creative projects from brief to execution.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and elevated visual POV.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and high-profile talent.
• Experience across social, film, photography, scripts and content production.
• Proficient in design tools; BA in Graphic Design / Adobe Suite / Keynote.
• Time management, attention to detail, well organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver creative vision for David Beckham brand and partnerships.
• Lead day-to-day creative development across campaigns, social, editorial, digital, film, photography and commercial partnerships.
• Maintain best-in-class creative standards and ensure quality.
• Provide creative direction to internal teams and agencies.
• Shape concepts for social media and 360° campaigns.
• Manage projects from brief to execution with timelines.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams and talent.
• Contribute to new business development and partnerships.
• Oversee design output and organize assets.
• Build network of high-level creative talent.
• Stay ahead of trends and bring global perspectives.

Skills

Creative leadership

Art direction

Editorial experience

Brand partnerships

Social media content

Team collaboration

Content production

Trend awareness

Time management

Retouching

Education

BA in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Job description

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an experienced Senior Creative to support the ideation, production and delivery of creative assets across all activities, products and partnerships associated with the David Beckham brand.

The role will work closely with Authentic’s VP, Creative Director, acting as a key creative partner. You will help shape creative direction, develop ideas and oversee the delivery of high-quality content across social, digital, editorial, campaigns and brand partner channels.

A key part of the role will be taking ownership of the day-to-day creative process, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard and in line with the David Beckham brand. You will be confident stepping up to lead projects, provide creative direction and represent the creative function when the VP, Creative Director is unavailable.

The role requires a keen eye for detail and strong aesthetic appreciation. The range of brand partnerships spans fashion, sport, automotive, philanthropic and lifestyle, with each requiring a unique sensibility and approach. Across every partnership, the highest level of care and attention is required, with every asset viewed on a global stage.

From social-first content to ATL campaigns, the level of creative ambition and attention to detail remains consistent, maintaining a best-in-class creative aesthetic across all output.

The role will help manage and evolve the creative process, fostering strong collaboration across internal teams, commercial partners, production teams, editorial and external creative talent. This encompasses digital, social, print, moving image, stills and product.

This is an opportunity for a highly capable senior creative to play a central role within a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial environment, working across a diverse portfolio of global opportunities.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Partner closely with the VP, Creative Director to develop and deliver the overall creative vision for the David Beckham brand and its partnerships, deputising and taking creative ownership where required.
• Lead day-to-day creative development and execution across campaigns, social, editorial, digital, film, photography and commercial partnerships.
• Maintain a best-in-class creative standard, facilitating ideation and content creation internally and externally, ensuring consistency, quality and continued elevation of the David Beckham brand.
• Provide creative direction across look and feel, art direction, retouching and overall content output, working closely with a variety of production/ creative agencies and in-house creative brand partners.
• Work closely with the Brand Partnerships team to shape concepts for social media and commercial campaigns, translating ideas into effective 360° creative executions.
• Take ownership of projects from brief through to execution, ensuring creative quality, timelines and partner requirements are effectively managed.
• Provide creative leadership and direction to internal teams and external creative partners, helping to get the best from multidisciplinary teams and high-profile talent.
• Contribute creative thinking to new business development and partnership opportunities.
• Oversee design output, including client presentations, and ensure effective organisation and filing of creative assets.
• Build and maintain a network of high-level creative talent, including directors/ photographers/ editors, scriptwriters, DOPs and other creative specialists, bringing fresh thinking and expertise into the business.
• Stay ahead of current and emerging trends across photography, fashion, lifestyle, film and social media, bringing relevant global perspectives and new approaches into the work.

Must Haves

• 8-10 years’ experience in a Senior Creative or similar role.
• Strong experience in art direction within an advertising or creative agency, with high-level editorial experience across fashion, sport and/or lifestyle.
• A highly creative thinker with the ability to generate, develop and articulate strong ideas.
• Ability to shape creative concepts around brand and partner objectives, existing brand DNA, audience, cultural context and emerging trends.
• Proven ability to lead creative projects from brief through to execution, with strong knowledge of creative references, research and trends.
• Strong aesthetic judgement and an elevated visual point of view, with a passion for exceptional creative output.
• Experience leading and collaborating with multidisciplinary creative teams and high-profile talent.
• Strong experience across social media, film, photography, scripts and broader content production.
• Good level of image retouching and video editing skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume content environment, particularly across social and digital.
• Confident stepping into a leadership role, providing creative direction and deputising for senior creative leadership when required.
• Able to get things done quickly in a dynamic/entrepreneurial environment.
• Technical proficiency in design applications / BA or equivalent in Graphic Design / Adobe Creative Suite / Keynote.
• Time management skills / Attention to detail / well organised.

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.