19 Art Director jobs in London

Art Director- Creative Agency

• London based- 3 days in the office
• Competitive salary and great benefits (To be disclosed on receipt of a CV)
• Permanent position

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a multi-award winning, integrated creative agency in London as their new Art Director! This is a great opportunity to join an a very well respected independent agency who are working with instantly recognisable clients on multiple award winning campaigns.

This position is an essential part of the creative team and will work closely with the Head of Copy and 2x reports to lead the division to deliver effective and high achieving creative campaigns.

This position would suit someone in their career ready to take a step up to Art Director. You will be responsible for developing the creative strategy, as well as getting hands on with all aspects of the delivery too.

You must be based in the UK and have the right to work to be considered

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to create big channel-neutral advertising ideas and social concepts with beautiful design and art direction
• Create unique concepts for a range of clients including FMCG, software, beauty. B2B and more
• Mentor the 2 junior members of the department and support their growth and development
• Responsibility for signing off on the creative assets ensuring it hits the brief created with the client
• Develop creative campaigns to win awards. This will require submissions
• Be the face of the agency and the main contact for key clients with creative goals. A client facing position
• Create presentations to delivery to clients to showcase the concept/ideas
• Work with stakeholders across the agency to ensure the campaign delivery goes as smoothly as possible
• Utilise AI to “tidy” or “streamline” work. This is NOT an AI creative role but some experience of AI design tools would be useful
• Work closely with senior stakeholders both internally and external to the business. You will report directly to the board of directors

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a creative/design led role is essential
• You must have experience working in a marketing/creative agency in a client facing role
• Manage and develop a team of 2 junior designers
• High level, hands on skills in Adobe Suite- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD
• Knowledge of print and digital design best practices
• An understanding of AI tools
• A creative mindset capable of creating and delivering award winning concepts

Benefits:

• A competitive salary- This will be confirmed on receipt of a CV
• An opportunity to lead a creative team in a multi-ward winning agency with a fantastic reputation
• Healthcare
• Pension
• An amazing culture
• Loads loads more

International, intelligent and influential, Wallpaper* is the world’s most important design and lifestyle magazine, leading the way in architecture, design, art, entertaining, beauty & grooming, transport, technology, fashion, and watches & jewellery.

We're now looking for an Art Director to oversee the creative direction across all Wallpaper* platforms.

What you’ll be doing…

As the Art Director for Wallpaper* you'll innovate and push forward the relationship across platforms, ensuring content works harder, identify new creative talent for illustration, photography and typography and manage a designer across print and online, assigning their day-to-day responsibilities and liaising with all the section editors on the magazine.

You'll represent Wallpaper* at key meetings and industry events, design covers and layouts in the print edition, work directly with Limited Edition cover artists and art direct photoshoots and come up with and oversee all ideas and concepts.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve…

• Be analytical, highly literate and numerate, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be computer literate with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Intermediate excel skills will be a distinct advantage.
• Good, clear communication in written and verbal form.
• Strong attention to detail and a tenacity to push activity through.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and work to tight time-tables.

What's in it for you…

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff. We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal Job Family E5.

The expected range for this role is £29,000 - £41,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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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 or click the apply button.

Please note: due to high volumes of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Taylor Morris and Sunday Somewhere are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker to join our team as a Graphic Design, Content & E-Commerce Executive . If you have a passion for digital storytelling, e-commerce, and data-driven marketing, this role is for you!

Role Overview

As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our website, digital content, and marketing campaigns align seamlessly with our brand strategy. You'll have the opportunity to work across e-commerce, content creation, email marketing, and paid social , playing a crucial role in shaping how Taylor Morris and Sunday Somewhere are seen online.

Key Responsibilities:

• Website Management: Update and optimize our Shopify site to align with marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotions.
• Email Marketing: Plan, design, and execute email campaigns via Klaviyo , ensuring engagement and conversion.
• Content Creation: Design and edit digital assets for social media, email, and website using Adobe Creative Suite .
• E-Commerce Strategy: Maintain and optimize our Brand Boom and Adscale platforms to enhance sales and visibility.
• Paid Social Support: Assist in the execution and management of paid campaigns across social media channels.
• Performance Tracking: Analyse and report on key metrics across e-commerce, email, and social media platforms to refine our marketing strategy.

The Ideal Candidate:

️ 2-3 years experience in a similar role within fashion, lifestyle, or e-commerce.

️ Proficient in Klaviyo, Shopify, Brand Boom, Adscale, and Adobe Creative Suite .

️ A keen eye for design, branding, and digital storytelling .

️ Strong understanding of e-commerce and digital marketing trends .

️ Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Design Engineer (AV)

£30,000 - £40,000 + Rapid Progression + Hybrid Working + Training + Travel Costs + Company Benefits + Pension

London

Are you a Design Engineer with a background in AV, looking be an integral member of a widely successful and rapidly growing SMART Home Automation (AV), with fast tracked progression opportunities into more Senior positions?

This fast-growing SME specialises in high-
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
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ABOUT SLEEK  

Sleek an independent experience partner, delivering high-impact events that captivate, challenge, and inspire. Committed to innovation and creativity, Sleek forms strategic partnerships with their clients to consistently deliver exceptional results, always on time and within budget. 

Founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson from her bedroom and without external investment, Sleek has grown into a global force, delivering some of the biggest events and experiences in the world from their London headquarters. Their reputation for excellence has attracted leading global brands and earned them recognition on the 2024 UK Fast Growth Index and The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, placing them among the top 50 fastest-growing businesses in London. 

Sleek’s people-before-profit approach sets the tone for their culture, one that celebrates individuality and drives excellence from the inside out. This ethos has been recognised with multiple industry accolades, affirming their belief that purposeful leadership and commercial success go hand in hand. Their growth has, and always will be, achieved without compromising their people or performance. 

Are you an individual who is striving to be the best version of yourself?  

Do you have innovative ideas that you want to make reality? 

Do you want to work in an environment that genuinely cares about you?  

Join us on our mission to create experiences that matter, for those who care. 

OUR CULTURE  

Communication is at the heart of our agency and that’s especially true when it comes to our team. We are proud to attract and retain the best people and we know it’s critical that individuals feel both challenged and supported with opportunities to progress. Sleek believes in a collective effort when it comes to decision making - we value everyone’s contribution and empower our colleagues to help shape us.  

No two days are the same and our client base and growth pattern means it can be intense at times. This is when the agility of the Sleek team really comes into its own. We know that the instant you move out of your comfort zone, it means you are growing and that’s a genuine opportunity to thrive. We work hard to ensure we are supporting one another to keep pushing boundaries.  

As individuals we are self motivated, have high standards and are always willing to learn, regardless of seniority. We know how vital it is for team members to know their value to the business and feel rewarded for their contribution. What you put in, we will always give back.

OUR WORK PLACE  

We spend a large proportion of our lives at work and it should be a place that makes you feel good. Sleek is based in a modern office a short walk from Wimbledon where we share everything from playlists to weekend baking efforts. We genuinely have a lot of fun together.  

We regularly socialise after work including our Thursday early finish office drinks. In addition, Jen absolutely loves arranging social events for the team including; weekends mini breaks, team away days, Christmas wreath making and more.  

You’ll find Sleek to be a welcoming place for everyone, from those just starting out in their careers to well-seasoned pros. Whether you are looking to grow and develop, or find work/life balance being a working parent. We will always support you as an individual within an environment where you can realise your true potential. Our learning and development initiatives are structured, meaning what we say when we invest in you.  

We anticipate and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and needs. If any reasonable adjustments would make the interview process more comfortable for you, just let us know. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director to play a key role in developing and delivering innovative creative concepts that bring our clients’ brands to life. 

This role will combine idea generation, storytelling with an understanding of the experience journey through multiple touchpoints. You will be confident in shaping creative concepts and storytelling threads in response to client and audience requirements. A great communicator of ideas and able to seamlessly brief across design (2D and 3D), content, and sensory experience. You’ll support the creative development process end-to-end—helping to ensure Sleek’s work is not only original and impactful but also seamless in execution. 

You’ll be highly creative, organised, and confident working across both pitch and live project environments, bringing ideas to life in ways that inspire clients and audiences alike. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Creative Development 

• The Big Idea: Lead on the creation and curation of compelling event experience and campaign-able concepts, from pitch stage through to live delivery. 

• Storytelling: Shape look/feel, messaging, and narrative ‘red thread’ for experiences that connect with audiences. 

• Engagement: Define interactions and immersive touchpoints to enhance experiences. Looking to technology and performance to inspire fresh thinking. 

• The Sell: Crafting presentations to succinctly sell the concept in a clear and simple way. Bringing together insight, story, proposition and touchpoints in a cohesive whole.  

• Research: Following cultural and industry trends to inject fresh thinking into Sleek’s work, along with suggesting potential cultural collaborations and conversations. 

• Inspire: Alongside the Creative Director, ensure that creative inspiration is spread across the wider team. Being inclusive in including the wider team in brainstorm and workshop sessions. Mentoring more junior members of the team. 

Project Delivery 

• Skilled at briefing designers, producers and technical team on the creative intent. Inspiring them and providing them with references to aid realisation. These might include mood-boards (sensation, materiality, style etc), performance specification, scripts and storyboards. 

• Continued collaboration with designers, producers, and technical teams to ensure creative ideas are faithfully executed. Quality control and safeguarding the creative principles through the delivery process 

• Attend project meetings and provide creative input aligned with budgets, timelines, and KPIs. Updating concepts as development progresses. 

• Support on venue selections and attend site visits to explore opportunities and map out the overarching experience across real space. 

• Maintain consistency and quality control across all creative outputs. 

Business Development 

• Build rapport with clients, ensuring ideas are clearly communicated and aligned to their objectives. 

• Spot opportunities to bring new thinking or approaches to client relationships. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• Experience within events, experiential marketing, or a related creative industry. 

• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity across different event formats (B2B/B2C). 

• Working strategically, evaluating insights around brand and audience to ensure that creative concepts are always relevant 

• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with confidence in front of clients. 

• Ability to balance creativity with practical delivery considerations (budget, technical, logistics). 

• Competence in relevant creative and presentation tools (Adobe Creative Suite; Powerpoint; We use Miro as a collaborative tool). Comfortable using AI generative software (Chat GPT, Midjourney or similar) is expected. 

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Requirements

ABOUT YOU 

• A naturally curious creative thinker with a passion for live experiences. 

• A great communicator, able to sell the dream. 

• Pragmatic, resourceful, and solutions focused. 

• A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships easily. 

• Open to feedback and motivated to keep learning. 

• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable. 

• Open to travel when required. 

Benefits

• 27 days holiday (plus UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3) 

• Birthdays Off 

• Pay Day early finish - Fridays (15:00) 

• Standard Pension Plan 

• Fitness membership 

• Company discounts and perks 

• Company social events inc. weekly office drinks 

• Annual Company Offsite 

• Additional Benefits after 1 years’ service including private medical 

• Opportunity to attend overseas familiarisation trips on behalf of Sleek in luxury accommodation. Recent destinations include South Africa, Abu Dhabi and the South of France!