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Art Director
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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.
Our team members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what's possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we're creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Art Director is responsible to:
- Establish and direct the overall visual appearance of all elements of an assigned project.
- Ensure the project's "story" and creative intent is conveyed visually to successfully create the desired guest experience.
- Direct all visual elements and artistic style of the project.
- Create, develop and direct art, and design to establish and unify the creative vision.
- Translate desired moods, messages, concepts and ideas into imagery.
- Solidifying the vision, resolving conflicting and inconsistent design.
- Collaborates with the Creative Director, Show Producer and project team to develop and direct creative design intent to meet project creative, business, technical, and operational objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops visual design direction and defines design elements of the assigned project that affect the guest experience. This may be accomplished with many different methods, including, but not limited to, creating sketches, illustrations, models, composite imagery and image research documentation. Supervise others to develop those design ideas.
- Oversees and directs design, fabrication and installation of all on-stage project elements to ensure the creative intent is achieved as envisioned by the Creative Director. Project elements such as – architecture, scenic art, scenery, props, animation, show action, special fx, and lighting.
- Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision. Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction.
- In collaboration with the Creative Director, act as design "vision-keeper" for the project, maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the project through all phases of design and development.
- Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status.
- Works with the Show Producer to identify and procure talent and resources necessary to complete the project.
- Acts as project liaison with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property developers as needed.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate complex artistic ideas through a combination of written and visual and materials required. Must have in depth knowledge of color theory, art history, scenic painting techniques, sculpture, architecture, perspective, theatrical lighting techniques and storytelling.
- Technical school is preferred. Associate degree (AA) in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Bachelor's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Master's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is preferred.
- Production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards. Designing experience based entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SCOPE: Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Responsible for directing teams of creative project personnel such as writers, artists, directors, scenic designers, programmers, graphic designers, etc. Influences decisions of significant nature requiring high degree of tact.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to
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Art Director
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As part of our commitment to delivering agile, high-impact creative solutions, we are establishing a new on-site Fast Response Content Centre embedded directly within our client's organisation. This dedicated hub will serve as a central engine for content creation, enabling closer collaboration, deeper brand integration, and faster turnaround on digital assets. By positioning the team at the heart of the client’s business, we ensure greater alignment with strategic priorities and the ability to produce, adapt, and deploy content at scale across multiple European markets, all while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.
This role will be based in Chertsey, with a requirement to work from the offices for 4 days per week. As with all Cheil roles, this is a 12-month fixed term contract in the first instance.
Please send us your CV and portfolio to apply. This is a midweight level position.
A start date of mid-November is preferred.
The Opportunity
The Art Director will lead creative direction within the Fast Response Content Centre, ensuring the delivery of high volumes of consistent, high-quality digital content at speed. Working across origination, bespoke asset creation, and minor adaptations, the Art Director will set the creative vision, maintain brand excellence, and enable the team to respond quickly to business and European D2C priorities.
This role is pivotal in balancing agility with creativity, managing workflows, and leveraging new tools and technologies to drive efficiency in content production.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
- Own the creative direction of the Content Centre, ensuring outputs are on-brand, innovative, and consistent across channels.
- Provide oversight and feedback on designer and editor work, setting quality benchmarks.
- Shape briefs of low-to-mid complexity into effective content solutions.
- Support campaign teams with ideation when required, while ensuring the Content Centre owns delivery of fast-turnaround briefs.
Content Production & Oversight
- Direct origination shoots (1 motion and 1 stills scoped, with scope for more).
- Oversee development of template-driven assets (supplied by Cheil Spain), bespoke copy-visual combinations, and rapid adaptations (dates, pricing, legal).
- Ensure creation of master assets for rollout across multiple markets, formats, and sizes.
- Guarantee English master delivery (or country-of-origin as supplied).
Workflow & Tools
- Champion the use of tools and platforms to increase efficiency and creative output quality.
- Manage creative workflows using Jira.
- Guide asset development and collaboration in Figma.
- Integrate AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Mid ourney) into content production.
Collaboration & Alignment
- Act as a bridge between client stakeholders and creative teams, aligning outputs with European D2C priorities.
- Partner with campaign and marketing teams to ensure content supports wider business objectives.
- Lead collaboration across channels, ensuring rapid response and consistency of brand experience.
Skills & Experience
- Proven track record as an Art Director in an in-house, agency, or high-volume content production environment.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence in digital, social, and eCommerce content.
- Experience in both static and motion content creation, including oversight of stills and video shoots.
- Strong understanding of template creative systems, asset rollouts, and localisation processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to balance speed, volume, and creativity under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with creative platforms:
- Jira (workflow/project management)
- Celtra (Automation platform)
- Figma (collaboration and design oversight)
- Adobe Firefly (AI content creation)
- Mid Journey (AI content creation)
About you
- Creative leader with a strong eye for brand detail and storytelling.
- Agile and adaptable, thriving in a fast-response, high-volume content environment.
- Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working embedded on-site with stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic about harnessing new creative tools and AI innovations to push efficiency and quality.
The Agency…
Welcome to Cheil, based in London and Chertsey – A group of thinkers and doers who make things that move.
We build campaigns. Shops. Robots. One-of-a-kind-experiences. Anything that transports people, brands and products rooted in digital innovation. It’s an approach that’s seen us partnering with the likes of Absolut, Coca-Cola, Samsung and Jaguar Land Rover, creating enduring ideas for any marker – and within any medium.
As a full service agency we’ve got plenty of experience in shopper marketing, experiential, traditional advertising, social, retail design and sponsorship – awards to show for it, too. In the past few years we’ve earned our share of Cannes Lions, Clios, POPAIs and Kinsale Sharks.
As part of Cheil Worldwide, Cheil UK plays its part in one of the world’s biggest agency networks – comprising 53 offices and eight affiliates in 42 countries globally.
The perks you can take advantage of in return…
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- 1 extra day off for moving house
- 3 extra days off for wedding or Civil Partnership
- Discounted Samsung products
- Discretionary company bonus scheme, subject to bonus scheme rules
- Money off gym membership
- Stakeholder pension
- Group Income Protection
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
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Art Director
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Art Director
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As part of our commitment to delivering agile, high-impact creative solutions, we are establishing a new on-site Fast Response Content Centre embedded directly within our client's organisation. This dedicated hub will serve as a central engine for content creation, enabling closer collaboration, deeper brand integration, and faster turnaround on digital assets. By positioning the team at the heart of the client’s business, we ensure greater alignment with strategic priorities and the ability to produce, adapt, and deploy content at scale across multiple European markets, all while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.
This role will be based in Chertsey, with a requirement to work from the offices for 4 days per week. As with all Cheil roles, this is a 12-month fixed term contract in the first instance.
Please send us your CV and portfolio to apply. This is a midweight level position.
A start date of mid-November is preferred.
The Opportunity
The Art Director will lead creative direction within the Fast Response Content Centre, ensuring the delivery of high volumes of consistent, high-quality digital content at speed. Working across origination, bespoke asset creation, and minor adaptations, the Art Director will set the creative vision, maintain brand excellence, and enable the team to respond quickly to business and European D2C priorities.
This role is pivotal in balancing agility with creativity, managing workflows, and leveraging new tools and technologies to drive efficiency in content production.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
- Own the creative direction of the Content Centre, ensuring outputs are on-brand, innovative, and consistent across channels.
- Provide oversight and feedback on designer and editor work, setting quality benchmarks.
- Shape briefs of low-to-mid complexity into effective content solutions.
- Support campaign teams with ideation when required, while ensuring the Content Centre owns delivery of fast-turnaround briefs.
Content Production & Oversight
- Direct origination shoots (1 motion and 1 stills scoped, with scope for more).
- Oversee development of template-driven assets (supplied by Cheil Spain), bespoke copy-visual combinations, and rapid adaptations (dates, pricing, legal).
- Ensure creation of master assets for rollout across multiple markets, formats, and sizes.
- Guarantee English master delivery (or country-of-origin as supplied).
Workflow & Tools
- Champion the use of tools and platforms to increase efficiency and creative output quality.
- Manage creative workflows using Jira.
- Guide asset development and collaboration in Figma.
- Integrate AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Mid ourney) into content production.
Collaboration & Alignment
- Act as a bridge between client stakeholders and creative teams, aligning outputs with European D2C priorities.
- Partner with campaign and marketing teams to ensure content supports wider business objectives.
- Lead collaboration across channels, ensuring rapid response and consistency of brand experience.
Skills & Experience
- Proven track record as an Art Director in an in-house, agency, or high-volume content production environment.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence in digital, social, and eCommerce content.
- Experience in both static and motion content creation, including oversight of stills and video shoots.
- Strong understanding of template creative systems, asset rollouts, and localisation processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to balance speed, volume, and creativity under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with creative platforms:
- Jira (workflow/project management)
- Celtra (Automation platform)
- Figma (collaboration and design oversight)
- Adobe Firefly (AI content creation)
- Mid Journey (AI content creation)
About you
- Creative leader with a strong eye for brand detail and storytelling.
- Agile and adaptable, thriving in a fast-response, high-volume content environment.
- Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working embedded on-site with stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic about harnessing new creative tools and AI innovations to push efficiency and quality.
The Agency…
Welcome to Cheil, based in London and Chertsey – A group of thinkers and doers who make things that move.
We build campaigns. Shops. Robots. One-of-a-kind-experiences. Anything that transports people, brands and products rooted in digital innovation. It’s an approach that’s seen us partnering with the likes of Absolut, Coca-Cola, Samsung and Jaguar Land Rover, creating enduring ideas for any marker – and within any medium.
As a full service agency we’ve got plenty of experience in shopper marketing, experiential, traditional advertising, social, retail design and sponsorship – awards to show for it, too. In the past few years we’ve earned our share of Cannes Lions, Clios, POPAIs and Kinsale Sharks.
As part of Cheil Worldwide, Cheil UK plays its part in one of the world’s biggest agency networks – comprising 53 offices and eight affiliates in 42 countries globally.
The perks you can take advantage of in return…
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- 1 extra day off for moving house
- 3 extra days off for wedding or Civil Partnership
- Discounted Samsung products
- Discretionary company bonus scheme, subject to bonus scheme rules
- Money off gym membership
- Stakeholder pension
- Group Income Protection
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
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Creative Art Director
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative visual strategies for a wide range of client projects, including advertising, branding, digital campaigns, and more.
- Manage and mentor a team of graphic designers, illustrators, and other creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
- Develop mood boards, storyboards, and design concepts to effectively communicate creative vision.
- Oversee the production of high-quality creative assets, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and project objectives.
- Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, account managers, and clients to ensure creative work aligns with project goals and client expectations.
- Present creative concepts and final designs to clients, articulating the rationale and vision behind the work.
- Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to inspire innovation.
- Ensure all creative output is original, impactful, and meets the highest standards of aesthetic quality.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budgets.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to the design team throughout the creative process.
- Contribute to the agency's overall creative direction and reputation.
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related creative field.
- Significant experience (7+ years) as an Art Director or Senior Designer in an agency or in-house creative environment, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative work.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
- Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing client relationships and presenting creative work effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Understanding of the demands of a hybrid work setting.
- Must be able to work from the **Glasgow, Scotland, UK** office as required.
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Art Director – Experiences
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Mode Executive is exclusively partnered with a fast-growing luxury fashion house in their search for a Senior Art Director to lead on spatial design and experiential brand projects.
This is a rare opportunity to join a globally admired brand at a pivotal moment of creative growth, working in close collaboration with the Creative Director to shape immersive environments and storytelling across retail, exhibition, and brand spaces.
Role location:
London / Paris
This strategic, highly visible role reports directly into senior leadership and offers exciting scope for creative ownership and long-term progression.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global vision for spatial storytelling across retail, wholesale, and cultural touchpoints.
- Deliver innovative concepts for seasonal installations, pop-ups, window displays, and in-store experiences.
- Ensure consistency and brand integrity across all physical environments.
- Collaborate closely with creative, buying, marketing, and retail teams to execute aligned, high-impact spatial narratives.
- Oversee creative development and execution of brand exhibitions and event spaces.
- Manage and mentor a talented team of regional and in-house creatives.
- Conduct store visits and experience audits across key global markets.
- Use insight and performance data to refine experiential strategy and customer flow optimisation.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in spatial design, visual storytelling, or experiential direction within the luxury or premium fashion space.
- A deep cultural awareness and appreciation for design, fashion, art, and architecture.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and inspiring creative teams.
- A strategic thinker with an instinctive eye for aesthetics and atmosphere.
- Hands-on and collaborative with excellent communication and project management skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
- Flexible and open to regular international travel.
To apply, please send your CV to
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Please note: due to high volumes of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you
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Senior Art Director
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We are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic creative Medical Communications agency for a SENIOR ARTWORKER/DIRECTOR.
**YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS**
THE ROLE
- You would be hands on with the design process and help to create and shape bespoke and creative client campaigns.
- Working closely with colleagues across writing and client services as well.
- The work so far has included full external and internal launch development, web builds, content for live events, ad boards, internal training materials, videos, animations, round table content, sales aids, banners.
- Key therapy areas they have worked on have been oncology, rare disease, MS etc.
THE COMPANY
- They are an independent agency and focus on creating bespoke creative med comms materials.
- They have had fantastic growth
- The work is nearly all Rx but they have done some work with devices companies as well.
- They work in partnership with their clients and are very integrated with internal branding and marketing teams
- A lot of strategy support work on tactical planning and brand development/ positioning on global and local campaigns.
THE PACKAGE
Salary range is flexible and great flexible working on offer
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Art Director - Dubai
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Art Director – Location Dubai
Looking for a conceptual thinker — not just a designer for a leading creative comms agency.
Someone who can craft ideas that disrupt, connect culturally and tell stories that stick.
This isn’t just about layouts and logos. It’s about leading projects, shaping ideas, and collaborating with a seriously talented team who believe in doing bold, brave work.
What you’ll be doing:
Developing original, insight-led ideas with minimal oversight
Presenting work with confidence and clarity
Managing multiple creative projects end-to-end
Bringing campaigns to life from concept through production
Working alongside strategy, social, and account teams to deliver true creative excellence
You:
Big agency background
Strong conceptual chops and presentation skills
Fluent in English (Arabic a plus, not essential)
Calm under pressure, curious by nature, and collaborative by default
We’re open to international candidates looking to relocate to Dubai and join one of the region’s most exciting creative environments.
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Art Director - Dubai
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Art Director – Location Dubai
Looking for a conceptual thinker — not just a designer for a leading creative comms agency.
Someone who can craft ideas that disrupt, connect culturally and tell stories that stick.
This isn’t just about layouts and logos. It’s about leading projects, shaping ideas, and collaborating with a seriously talented team who believe in doing bold, brave work.
What you’ll be doing:
Developing original, insight-led ideas with minimal oversight
Presenting work with confidence and clarity
Managing multiple creative projects end-to-end
Bringing campaigns to life from concept through production
Working alongside strategy, social, and account teams to deliver true creative excellence
You:
Big agency background
Strong conceptual chops and presentation skills
Fluent in English (Arabic a plus, not essential)
Calm under pressure, curious by nature, and collaborative by default
We’re open to international candidates looking to relocate to Dubai and join one of the region’s most exciting creative environments.
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Senior Art Director
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We are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic creative Medical Communications agency for a SENIOR ARTWORKER/DIRECTOR.
**YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS**
THE ROLE
- You would be hands on with the design process and help to create and shape bespoke and creative client campaigns.
- Working closely with colleagues across writing and client services as well.
- The work so far has included full external and internal launch development, web builds, content for live events, ad boards, internal training materials, videos, animations, round table content, sales aids, banners.
- Key therapy areas they have worked on have been oncology, rare disease, MS etc.
THE COMPANY
- They are an independent agency and focus on creating bespoke creative med comms materials.
- They have had fantastic growth
- The work is nearly all Rx but they have done some work with devices companies as well.
- They work in partnership with their clients and are very integrated with internal branding and marketing teams
- A lot of strategy support work on tactical planning and brand development/ positioning on global and local campaigns.
THE PACKAGE
Salary range is flexible and great flexible working on offer
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