Senior Creative Lead, Retail & Experiential

TwentyOne Twelve

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

TwentyOne Twelve is seeking an Associate Director to lead the creative side of its retail and experiential work in its Soho studio. You will own the creative direction on a portfolio of schemes, from concept through to built spaces that still reflect the original idea. The role balances retail and experiential work and is hands-on with greater influence over direction.

This is a senior position. You will sit in the room with clients, shape pitches, and set the standard for designers around you,

Qualifications

  • Senior creative role within interiors, retail design, or multidisciplinary studio.
  • Portfolio shows retail and/or experiential brand environments with clear concept, narrative, and execution.
  • Led projects and clients from first idea through to completion.
  • Can inspire a team and roll sleeves up when needed.
  • Commercially aware and understands that a store has a job to do.
  • Knows materials, finishes, and how things get built, not just renders.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the creative direction on retail and experiential projects from brief and concept through to delivery.
  • Building concepts and narratives that work commercially as well as looking the part.
  • Presenting to clients with clarity and confidence, becoming a trusted creative voice for them.
  • Working with studio leadership on pitches, new business, and project strategy.
  • Guiding and mentoring designers across the studio, maintaining output quality.
  • Reviewing design development and technical packages so the finished space matches the intent.
  • Keeping several projects moving at once while maintaining attention to detail.

Job description

TwentyOne Twelve is seeking an Associate Director to lead the creative side of its retail and experiential work in its Soho studio. You will own the creative direction on a portfolio of schemes, from concept through to built spaces that still reflect the original idea. The role balances retail and experiential work and is hands-on with greater influence over direction.

This is a senior position. You will sit in the room with clients, shape pitches, and set the standard for designers around you,

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