Senior Creative

Central Employment Agency; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Creative to lead and deliver creative projects across brand licensing. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a creative environment, strong strategic thinking skills, and expertise in design. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a creative agency or fast-paced design studio.
• Strong time management and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience in delivering creative projects for FMCG and Retail brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to delivery.
• Create brand and trend guides.
• Translate strategy into compelling design.

Skills

Creative leadership

Strategic thinking

Design ideation

Collaboration

Time management

Job description

Central Employment are working with an impressive and globally recognised Creative Agency. They have a new role for a Senior Creative, to operate from there Newcastle HQ.

The Senior Creative profile:

As a Senior Creative, you’ll lead and deliver creative across brand licensing projects—working hands‑on and collaboratively across disciplines. You’ll apply strategic thinking, creative insight, design ideation and visual craft across a wide range of audiences and formats.

Senior Creative responsibilities:

• Lead projects from concept to delivery
• Create brand and trend guides that shape global Ips
• Collaborate with illustrators, 3D artists, motion designers
• Manage timelines, projects, and client relationships
• Translate strategy into compelling, audience-focused design
• Keep ahead of design an culture trends

Experience required:

• 5+ years of experience in a creative agency or fast‑paced design studio
• Delivered bespoke creative projects for FMCG and or Retail brands
• Clear, strategic thinking and design rationale
• Ability to adapt across audiences
• Strong time management and a collaborative mindset
• Bonus: illustration, 3D, or motion experience

Glasgow + hybrid // Permanent
Up to £60,000 DOE

County Durham + hybrid // Permanent
circa £35,000 DOE