SENIOR CREATIVE LEAD (IHA)

Asahi Europe and International; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead creative teams and drive innovative campaigns for iconic beer brands. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic in-house agency, fostering creativity and collaboration while shaping the future of digital marketing. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-performance campaigns that resonate globally and redefine industry standards.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Global experience across markets

Fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years in creative roles with a proven track record of award-winning campaigns.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creative process from ideation to execution across various channels.
• Lead and inspire creative teams while ensuring brand values are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creative thinking

Digital proficiency

Social media expertise

Presentation skills

Education

University degree (Master's preferred)

Job description

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Location: UK | Hybrid

Join the Digital Evolution at Asahi

We are building a creative powerhouse inside Asahi, one of the world's most respected beer brands. If you're looking to break free from traditional agency life and grow within an exciting in-house environment, this is your chance to make an impact.

At Asahi, we're assembling a best-in-class in-house agency to elevate some of the most iconic beer brands in the world - Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Kozel, Grolsch, Lech, and Tyskie - across multiple markets. And we need a Digital Executive to help drive our digital presence, ensuring our campaigns and platforms perform at their best.

Functional Overview

To deliver better, more creative, and efficient campaigns, we are launching an innovative in-house agency to support the Global Asahi brands. We are seeking a passionate Senior Art Director to oversee creative teams across multiple markets. You'll be part of an agency culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and excellence.

As a key member of the team, you'll work with the Exec Creative Director to manage and inspire teams, and ensure effectiveness across a diverse range of markets. This role offers the autonomy and resources to make bold decisions and push boundaries, unlike traditional agency roles where red tape and bureaucracy can stifle creativity.

We have set an ambitious goal to have the in-house agency responding to briefs by H2 2025. Your leadership will be instrumental in establishing a new standard for creative excellence in the industry.

What You'll Be Responsible For

1. Drive the creative process from ideation to execution, ensuring the highest quality at every stage, including digital, social, production, and on and off-trade.
2. Lead your creative team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creative excellence within your team.
3. Act as the brand lead, ensuring all work is creatively outstanding while consistently reflecting brand values and guidelines.
4. Be a partner to the client services, digital, and social teams, driven to deliver excellent creative ideas and solutions for all briefs.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver integrated campaigns that resonate globally and deliver their vision.
6. Lead high-stakes presentations, effectively communicating visionary concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
7. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices to keep the brand innovative and competitive.
8. Represent the agency internally supporting the Executive CD to lead creative sessions, inspire the business, and offer training and solutions to support the marketing team.
9. Cultivate an environment of continuous innovation, encouraging experimentation with new ideas, technologies, and platforms.

What You Bring to the Table

1. Education: University degree (Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred).
2. 6+ years in a creative agency or in-house agency.
3. Leadership/team management skills a plus.
4. Proven track record of delivering award-winning campaigns across multiple channels.
5. Experience working with global lifestyle or premium brands.
6. Strong digital and social media proficiency.
7. An inspiring, up-to-date portfolio showcasing excellent work for well-known brands.

Why Join Us?

1. Work on some of the world's most recognised beer brands, delivering digital solutions that make an impact.
2. Be part of a growing in-house agency, shaping its digital evolution from the ground up.
3. Gain global experience, collaborating across markets to create high-performance campaigns.
4. Enjoy a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are encouraged.
5. Hybrid working model, offering flexibility while fostering collaboration.
6. Competitive salary and benefits package, designed to support your career growth.

About Asahi Europe & International

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

About Our In-House Agency

Our in-house agency is transforming how we deliver creative, social, and digital campaigns for Asahi's global and local brands. With teams based in Italy, the UK, Czechia, the Netherlands, and Poland, we operate as a pan-European hub, bringing together top talent to create high-impact marketing solutions.

By balancing creativity, cost-effectiveness, and speed, we're building a streamlined model that sets the standard for in-house agencies across the FMCG industry.

And we're just getting started. As we grow, our remit will expand across even more markets, giving you the opportunity to be part of something that's continuously evolving and pushing boundaries.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where you can truly shape the future of an in-house agency and contribute to high-impact digital campaigns, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us redefine what's possible for in-house agencies.