Video Creative Lead & Talent Architect

Getty-Images; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Getty Images is seeking a Creative Development Manager specializing in Video to lead and inspire our creator community in the UK. You will engage videographers, set creative direction, and drive the global video strategy while collaborating with Insights, Creator Relations, and Marketing teams.

This role emphasizes regional content, relationship-building, and thought leadership. You will manage end-to-end projects, review assets, mentor creators, and contribute to high-impact customer projects,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in visual or creative media.
• Expertise in videography with experience in video production, art direction, and shoot management.
• 7+ years of experience in visual communications; advertising or production.
• Fluency in English with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring creative teams or individuals.
• Awareness of current trends in video production, content creation, and visual storytelling.
• Proactive in sharing ideas and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with videographers to inspire and produce high-end regional commercial content.
• Regularly communicate content needs and provide creative direction to creators via email, Discord, and Zoom, guiding them from concept to execution.
• Identify and recruit new talent from within the Americas creator portfolios as well as from external sources.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop new content ideas.
• Oversee multiple projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timely completion.
• Providing creative and technical feedback and support to creators, enhancing their skills, shoots, art direction, and overall content quality.
• Curate and review creative assets to meet differentiation standards and customer needs.
• Promote and showcase creative work internally and externally both verbally and written, including occasional customer meetings and presentations.
• Write creative briefs and shoot spotlight articles.
• Organize and run frequent webinars for creator engagement and video education.
• Support Curation & Promotion and Marketing teams with video highlights and showreels of best content.
• Analyze and interpret data/metrics to inform video creative strategy.
• Develop and implement a forward-thinking video strategy that aligns with overall business objectives, anticipating industry trends and positioning the team for long-term success.
• Serve as a thought leader for video within the organization, driving innovation by sharing insights, best practices, and emerging opportunities to elevate our creative approach and market presence.

Skills

Videography

Art direction

Shoot management

Creative leadership

Project management

Storytelling

Public speaking

Negotiation

Education

Degree in visual or creative media

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PC/Mac

Project management tools

Job description

Getty Images is seeking a Creative Development Manager specializing in Video to lead and inspire our creator community in the UK. You will engage videographers, set creative direction, and drive the global video strategy while collaborating with Insights, Creator Relations, and Marketing teams.

This role emphasizes regional content, relationship-building, and thought leadership. You will manage end-to-end projects, review assets, mentor creators, and contribute to high-impact customer projects,