Strategic Principal Creative

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday allowances

Medical and dental insurance

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Gymflex

Season ticket loan

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Creative Design is seeking a Principal Creative to provide strategic and creative leadership across a growing portfolio of high-profile national and global accounts. You will develop compelling narratives and campaigns, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver strong conceptual design that meets client objectives.

You will drive innovation, shape creative direction, and lead client conversations, pitches and presentations while mentoring talent and contributing to business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Ability to develop compelling narratives and campaigns.
• Strong client-facing communication and pitching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex creative projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop creative strategies, campaign concepts and briefs.
• Meet clients to understand goals and translate them into engaging work.
• Pitch solutions to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop creative talent at all levels.

Skills

Creative leadership

Campaign strategy

Client presentations

Mentoring

Business development

Team coordination

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

About this job

Your new company Are you an experienced Principal Creative with the strategic vision to shape outstanding campaigns, inspire multidisciplinary teams and transform complex ideas into compelling stories?

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the creative direction of a global in-house agency, lead high-profile national and international projects, and help develop innovative creative solutions that deliver meaningful engagement and measurable business outcomes.

Your new company AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, connecting people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems.

You will join Creative Design, AtkinsRéalis' in-house creative and digital agency.

Its global multidisciplinary team of more than 80 professionals includes creatives, UX/UI designers, animators, visualisers, real-time specialists and web developers.

Together, the team combines creative, digital and technical expertise to bring ideas to life and change how clients communicate, connect and engage with their projects.

Your new role As Principal Creative, you will provide strategic and creative leadership across a growing portfolio of high-profile national and global accounts.

You will develop compelling narratives, impactful campaigns and strong conceptual design solutions that support client objectives and deliver tangible business value.

Working closely with fellow Principals and the wider leadership team, you will help define creative direction, drive innovation and identify opportunities for business growth.

You will confidently lead client conversations, pitches and presentations, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging and memorable creative experiences.

Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex creative projects and multidisciplinary teams Developing creative strategies, campaign concepts and project briefs Meeting clients to understand their goals and bring their ideas to life Pitching creative solutions to clients, senior stakeholders and project teams Identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and develop the future work pipeline Challenging established thinking and improving creative processes, quality and delivery Tracking campaign performance and adapting strategies where required Mentoring and developing creative talent at every level Encouraging ownership, autonomy, accountability and knowledge sharing Contributing to business development, digital innovation and the future direction of Creative Design What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced, results-driven creative leader who can balance long-term strategic vision with immediate client and business needs.

You will be comfortable taking the initiative, challenging ideas constructively and inspiring others to deliver their best work.

You will bring: An original portfolio demonstrating strong design skills across varied projects Experience developing compelling narratives, campaign concepts and creative strategies The confidence to pitch ideas and solutions to clients and senior stakeholders Proven experience leading and motivating multidisciplinary creative teams Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to developing creative talent Commercial awareness, including experience quoting and scoping multidisciplinary projects Strong knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Excellent layout and typography skills Awareness of emerging technologies and market trends Strong knowledge of AI tools and how they can enhance creative delivery Excellent organisation, attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills A collaborative, approachable style and a genuine passion for design Please attach your portfolio and CV when applying.

Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

What you'll get in return You will have the opportunity to shape and elevate the creative offering of a growing global team while working on innovative, high-profile projects.

You will also benefit from: A competitive salary of up to £55,000 Flexible holiday allowances, with the option to buy and sell annual leave Medical and dental insurance Workplace and wellbeing benefits Eyecare vouchers Cycle to work scheme Gymflex Season ticket load Discounts on a range of products and services This position may require security clearance, with any offer dependent on obtaining the relevant level.

Where applicable, this will be discussed during the interview process.

Candidates should not include details of current or previously held security clearance in their CV, application or conversations relating to the role.

Ready to shape creative strategy, inspire talented teams and deliver work with lasting impact?