10 Creative Agencies jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead the entire design process from concept to final handover, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate user needs and business requirements into compelling design solutions.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create detailed user personas, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency and scalability across projects.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative design environment.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to clients and internal teams.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the digital design landscape.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organisation.
• Optimize designs for accessibility and cross-device compatibility.

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer, with at least 4-5 years in a lead or senior capacity.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of digital design projects (websites, apps, etc.), demonstrating expertise in both UX and UI.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and information architecture.
• Experience working in an agency environment or with multiple clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript concepts is a plus.
• Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Role : Senior Creative (Art Director or Hybrid)

Location: Central London

Hybrid Working Model: Circa 2-3 days on site per week

Salary : Circa £60-70k depending on experience.

Contract: Full-time

We are thrilled to be supporting one of London's leading experiential agencies who continue to grow in the Sports/Entertainment activation space. With incredible brand relationships in fan culture across sports, music, gaming and beyond you will be concepting and executing creative campaigns that at the forefront of culture - driving fan engagement and brand success.

As a Lead AD you will be beyond confident working independently but also productive in bespoke partnerships with colleagues in copy, tech, strategy, social/influencers and beyond.

Here's more from our client.

Job Description

Location: London

About Us:

As a dynamic and innovative agency specialising in sports and entertainment marketing, with a focus on experiential and content marketing - we pride ourselves on creating immersive and engaging campaigns that connect brands with their target audience in the world of sports and entertainment. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Creative to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership to drive the visual direction of our campaigns. As a Lead Creative, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualising and executing visually stunning and compelling experiences that resonate with sports/ents enthusiasts and captivate our clients' target demographics.

Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership:

• Lead the creative vision for experiential and content marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and client expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including strategists, copywriters, and account managers, to bring concepts to life.

Campaign Development:

• Conceptualize and design high-impact, immersive experiences for live events, activations, and digital platforms.
• Create visually compelling content across various mediums, including print, digital, and social media.

Brand Consistency:

• Ensure the visual consistency and integrity of brand identities across all touchpoints.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

Client Interaction:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, presenting and articulating creative concepts effectively.
• Incorporate client feedback and insights into the creative process, maintaining strong client relationships.

Trend Awareness:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices to continually enhance the agency's creative capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Established Senior level experience in art direction, with a significant focus on sports marketing, experiential marketing, and content creation.

Portfolio:

• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work, including experiential campaigns, digital content, and branding initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• Knowledge of the latest design trends and technologies.

Leadership:

• Proven experience leading and inspiring creative teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Role : Senior Creative (Art Director or Hybrid)

Location: Central London

Hybrid Working Model: Circa 2-3 days on site per week

Salary : Circa £60-70k depending on experience.

Contract: Full-time

We are thrilled to be supporting one of London's leading experiential agencies who continue to grow in the Sports/Entertainment activation space. With incredible brand relationships in fan culture across sports, music, gaming and beyond you will be concepting and executing creative campaigns that at the forefront of culture - driving fan engagement and brand success.

As a Lead AD you will be beyond confident working independently but also productive in bespoke partnerships with colleagues in copy, tech, strategy, social/influencers and beyond.

Here's more from our client.

Job Description

Location: London

About Us:

As a dynamic and innovative agency specialising in sports and entertainment marketing, with a focus on experiential and content marketing - we pride ourselves on creating immersive and engaging campaigns that connect brands with their target audience in the world of sports and entertainment. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Creative to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership to drive the visual direction of our campaigns. As a Lead Creative, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualising and executing visually stunning and compelling experiences that resonate with sports/ents enthusiasts and captivate our clients' target demographics.

Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership:

• Lead the creative vision for experiential and content marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and client expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including strategists, copywriters, and account managers, to bring concepts to life.

Campaign Development:

• Conceptualize and design high-impact, immersive experiences for live events, activations, and digital platforms.
• Create visually compelling content across various mediums, including print, digital, and social media.

Brand Consistency:

• Ensure the visual consistency and integrity of brand identities across all touchpoints.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

Client Interaction:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, presenting and articulating creative concepts effectively.
• Incorporate client feedback and insights into the creative process, maintaining strong client relationships.

Trend Awareness:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices to continually enhance the agency's creative capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Established Senior level experience in art direction, with a significant focus on sports marketing, experiential marketing, and content creation.

Portfolio:

• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work, including experiential campaigns, digital content, and branding initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• Knowledge of the latest design trends and technologies.

Leadership:

• Proven experience leading and inspiring creative teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Lead the design process from concept to completion, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design.
• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing) to understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture to guide design decisions.
• Develop intuitive and visually appealing wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Translate complex requirements into elegant and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and content strategists to ensure design feasibility and alignment with project goals.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and stakeholder input.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI pattern libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team.
• Present design concepts and solutions effectively to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile design projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience with conducting user research and usability testing.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working in an agency environment and with remote teams is highly desirable.
• Strong creative vision and a keen eye for visual design and aesthetics.
• A passion for creating exceptional user experiences.

• Develop and articulate the agency's creative vision and strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of creative concepts for a diverse range of clients and media.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative quality and originality in all agency work.
• Collaborate closely with account managers, strategists, and clients to understand project briefs and objectives.
• Present creative ideas and concepts persuasively to clients and internal teams.
• Manage creative budgets and project timelines effectively.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design and advertising.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative creative culture within the agency.
• Contribute to new business pitches by developing compelling creative strategies.

• Proven experience as a Creative Director or Senior Art Director/Copywriter in an agency environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative work across digital and traditional media.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate creative teams.
• Excellent conceptual thinking, design sensibility, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of branding, marketing principles, and digital platforms.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with hybrid work models and collaborating effectively both remotely and in-office.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
• A passion for innovation and a forward-thinking approach to creativity.

Are you a recent Senior Designer, or a Middleweight Designer looking to make the leap to Senior level at a growing agency serving world class clients?

If you are a driven, ambitious individual with a strong agency background, passionate about self-improvement and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced creative thinker to join their fast-paced design team on a full time, permanent basis. As an agency with a history of retaining and nurturing their people, the right candidate will have excellent long term career prospects within the company.

You will be involved in a variety of creative projects including brand identity & implementation, campaigns, websites, digital applications, marketing & comms materials as well as prospective pitches for new clients and leading / mentoring other team members.

** In addition to a CV, all applicants must provide examples of their previous work at the time of the application. This can be provided as an online portfolio, PDF or separate links to previous projects you have worked on and should show a variety of high-quality work. Thanks! **

The Role at a Glance: 
Senior Creative Digital Designer
Central Reigate, Surrey - Hybrid (4 days on site; 1 day WFH)
£38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and portfolio
Plus Flexible working hours and other perks

About You:

•   Portfolio: You have the skill and experience to produce well thought out and rationalised solutions from concept to creation with a solid portfolio that demonstrates both creative and strategic thinking. Your work will showcase a diverse range of projects that illustrate a keen eye for detail throughout.
•   Technical skills & knowledge: You must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, with a solid foundation in design and UI/UX principles, and experience of producing work that conforms to brand guidelines. Any understanding of either marketing or video production would be a plus.
•   Problem-solving: You have a strong analytical mind when it comes to creative and strategic analysis and relish putting your problem-solving skills into practice and have the ability to interrogate and problem-solve strategic and creative briefs to generate concepts that meet client objectives and execute them effectively and consistently. You adapt to feedback (from clients, or our creative director / creative lead) and iterate designs accordingly.
•   Time management: You are highly organised with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, along with a keen sense of prioritisation and time management from both a deadline and client budget perspective. You take a proactive and flexible approach that can adapt to demanding business needs and have the confidence and ability to work quickly and efficiently to deadlines, without impacting quality or attention to detail.
•   Team / collaboration: You thrive whether taking ownership of your own projects or working with others. You have experience of leading and collaborating with more junior members on creative projects, and are happy to mentor others, providing guidance and support to aid their development and expand their skillset.
•   Communication: Your verbal and written communication skills are excellent, allowing you to clearly articulate your concepts and strategic / creative solutions to team members, project managers and clients alike.

What we offer!

•   Competitive benefits: Including 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. A profit share bonus scheme, a recruitment bonus scheme, an electric vehicle leasing scheme and an annual birthday dinner voucher. Access to training along with an employee benefits platform and an employee assistance program including wellbeing resources to support and manage physical and emotional health.
•   Flexible working: Options for flexible hours are in place to meet the needs of the employer and the employee alike.
•   Hybrid working: While the role is predominantly office based, there is the opportunity to work from home one day a week. You should therefore be based within or in close proximity to Surrey/Reigate. If your address shows you as outside of Surrey, please explain how you would commute to Reigate.
•   Collaboration and career growth: A supportive and creative team culture with opportunities for professional development and advancement of skills and responsibility at all levels.

When applying for the role:

You must be based within or in close proximity to Surrey/Reigate. If your address shows you as outside of Surrey then please explain how you would commute to Reigate.

Application notice. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details.

If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

As Associate Creative Director , you will be responsible for taking the creative lead on experiential projects for GPJ.

Working within project teams and alongside the ECD or Creative Director, your role is to drive the creative vision to ensure the delivery of superior marketing solutions, that exceed our clients' expectations, meet their budget requirements and fulfil GPJ’s business goals.

Our experiential offerings span a wide range of contexts, channels and purposes; from live-events to virtual events, from screen based content to immersive technologies. To maintain our position at the forefront of change requires us to deliver experiences which raise the bar for our industry, meeting an ever growing client demand by championing purposeful & exciting work.

Alongside the Executive Creative Director, Exec Director Creative Innovation and members of the Experience Design team, you will play a leading role in the development of concepts and will be responsible for presenting coherently and in a compelling manner the ideas and direction for specific events to clients and others.

Imagining something different, more engaging or exciting – always looking beyond the boundaries of current knowledge for new possibilities. In doing so, our Associate Creative Director will actively approach stakeholders with more than just a mood board and design, but a compelling idea that works across channels and clearly drives business impact for the client.

As Associate Creative Director, you must work well as a leading member in a team environment; getting hands-on to clearly communicate your ideas and concepts to clients, managing and inspiring a team to deliver on projects, as well as working effectively with other departments within GPJ.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project-specific creative process, both pre and post sale

• Deliver brilliant, inspiring concepts/ideas, including appropriate use of technology for our clients. You’ll be working on large scale projects as well as small. For example, you could be overseeing multiple experiences for a client, ensuring consistency in communication and design. Or you could be working on a large scale event owning a particular area or aspect of the experience.
• Bring in the right experts and manage them to execute award winning/critically acclaimed experiences, activations and campaigns.
• Experienced in motivating creative development in an atmosphere where all participants are heard and respected, leading teams to inspiring work, and making the process fun.
• Work in collaboration with Creative Directors and account teams to develop realistic client proposals given the constraints of time and budget, to focus on the high impact areas of opportunity, and to create and deliver outstanding presentation which sell the idea.
• Consider how the idea or experience can be extended to further reach and impact via social media, digital marketing and OOH.
• Drive the education of members of the GPJ creative team, making sure effectiveness is front of mind when designing experiences.
• Understand the client’s business and communication needs and their key proposition in order to deliver work that’s on brief.
• Line management of junior team members within the creative team.
• Keep abreast of innovation and industry standards and share this with the organisation.
• Able to get hands-on to deliver client-ready presentations that clearly convey your ideas and concepts to the rest of the team and clients alike, ensuring they deliver on the strategy and
• Collaborate with producers after the sale to ensure creative integrity, be a creative resource to the team as client needs or budget changes, and further develop the relationship with the client.
• Support with the development of thought leadership or marketing initiatives.
• Attend industry events and exhibitions and provide feedback for the team .

About you

We seek a passionate, original thinker with proven creative expertise across a range of media. Acting as the lead on specific projects this role requires strong communication skills to team and clients at all levels. Confidence to brief effectively and work well in a team environment are as important as an ability to excite clients with our concepts.

You will be able to drive the creative vision of our face-to-face communication projects from inception right through production to completion.

• You communicate with clarity, conviction and persuasiveness tailored to different situations
• You demonstrate 'active' listening skills in a variety of situations, seeking out others' ideas, are open to them and are able to take action where appropriate
• You are able to build effective relationships, able to understand and respond to the agenda of others and are able to help unlock future client opportunities
• You think creatively to deliver ideas and solutions as well as solve problems
• Proven ability to sell work to prospective and existing clients
• You are interested in the latest developments in the industry and keep up to date with the latest tools
• You are a collaborative, consultative team player with enthusiasm, passion and drive

If you have a ‘roll-your-sleeves-up’ approach and a strong portfolio to show, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Background, Skills & Experience

• 8 years experience as a creative thinker and doer - conceptual thinking and ability to develop the idea through use of design tools, sketches, and AI tools
• Broad client experience consistent with our portfolio of progressive and sector defining client brands.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills as well as creative and artistic presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of brand positioning, industry trends.
• Ability to convey ideas in an oral presentation in an exciting and engaging manner.
• Can convey complex concepts clearly through written presentations.
• Ability to work in collaboration with the internal departments in bringing concepts to life and finding innovative ways of achieving this within a client budget without compromising on quality
• Strong communication skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate clients and colleagues alike.
• Experience in having day-to-day responsibility for project delivery with the knowledge that you will have a Creative Director to guide when needed.
• Experience of the live environment / experiential delivery and its specific pressures.
• Nice to have - knowledge of sports marketing industry and passionate about a wide range of sports.

As Associate Creative Director , you will be responsible for taking the creative lead on experiential projects for GPJ.

Working within project teams and alongside the ECD or Creative Director, your role is to drive the creative vision to ensure the delivery of superior marketing solutions, that exceed our clients' expectations, meet their budget requirements and fulfil GPJ’s business goals.

Our experiential offerings span a wide range of contexts, channels and purposes; from live-events to virtual events, from screen based content to immersive technologies. To maintain our position at the forefront of change requires us to deliver experiences which raise the bar for our industry, meeting an ever growing client demand by championing purposeful & exciting work.

Alongside the Executive Creative Director, Exec Director Creative Innovation and members of the Experience Design team, you will play a leading role in the development of concepts and will be responsible for presenting coherently and in a compelling manner the ideas and direction for specific events to clients and others.

Imagining something different, more engaging or exciting – always looking beyond the boundaries of current knowledge for new possibilities. In doing so, our Associate Creative Director will actively approach stakeholders with more than just a mood board and design, but a compelling idea that works across channels and clearly drives business impact for the client.

As Associate Creative Director, you must work well as a leading member in a team environment; getting hands-on to clearly communicate your ideas and concepts to clients, managing and inspiring a team to deliver on projects, as well as working effectively with other departments within GPJ.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project-specific creative process, both pre and post sale

• Deliver brilliant, inspiring concepts/ideas, including appropriate use of technology for our clients. You’ll be working on large scale projects as well as small. For example, you could be overseeing multiple experiences for a client, ensuring consistency in communication and design. Or you could be working on a large scale event owning a particular area or aspect of the experience.
• Bring in the right experts and manage them to execute award winning/critically acclaimed experiences, activations and campaigns.
• Experienced in motivating creative development in an atmosphere where all participants are heard and respected, leading teams to inspiring work, and making the process fun.
• Work in collaboration with Creative Directors and account teams to develop realistic client proposals given the constraints of time and budget, to focus on the high impact areas of opportunity, and to create and deliver outstanding presentation which sell the idea.
• Consider how the idea or experience can be extended to further reach and impact via social media, digital marketing and OOH.
• Drive the education of members of the GPJ creative team, making sure effectiveness is front of mind when designing experiences.
• Understand the client’s business and communication needs and their key proposition in order to deliver work that’s on brief.
• Line management of junior team members within the creative team.
• Keep abreast of innovation and industry standards and share this with the organisation.
• Able to get hands-on to deliver client-ready presentations that clearly convey your ideas and concepts to the rest of the team and clients alike, ensuring they deliver on the strategy and
• Collaborate with producers after the sale to ensure creative integrity, be a creative resource to the team as client needs or budget changes, and further develop the relationship with the client.
• Support with the development of thought leadership or marketing initiatives.
• Attend industry events and exhibitions and provide feedback for the team .

About you

We seek a passionate, original thinker with proven creative expertise across a range of media. Acting as the lead on specific projects this role requires strong communication skills to team and clients at all levels. Confidence to brief effectively and work well in a team environment are as important as an ability to excite clients with our concepts.

You will be able to drive the creative vision of our face-to-face communication projects from inception right through production to completion.

• You communicate with clarity, conviction and persuasiveness tailored to different situations
• You demonstrate 'active' listening skills in a variety of situations, seeking out others' ideas, are open to them and are able to take action where appropriate
• You are able to build effective relationships, able to understand and respond to the agenda of others and are able to help unlock future client opportunities
• You think creatively to deliver ideas and solutions as well as solve problems
• Proven ability to sell work to prospective and existing clients
• You are interested in the latest developments in the industry and keep up to date with the latest tools
• You are a collaborative, consultative team player with enthusiasm, passion and drive

If you have a ‘roll-your-sleeves-up’ approach and a strong portfolio to show, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Background, Skills & Experience

• 8 years experience as a creative thinker and doer - conceptual thinking and ability to develop the idea through use of design tools, sketches, and AI tools
• Broad client experience consistent with our portfolio of progressive and sector defining client brands.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills as well as creative and artistic presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of brand positioning, industry trends.
• Ability to convey ideas in an oral presentation in an exciting and engaging manner.
• Can convey complex concepts clearly through written presentations.
• Ability to work in collaboration with the internal departments in bringing concepts to life and finding innovative ways of achieving this within a client budget without compromising on quality
• Strong communication skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate clients and colleagues alike.
• Experience in having day-to-day responsibility for project delivery with the knowledge that you will have a Creative Director to guide when needed.
• Experience of the live environment / experiential delivery and its specific pressures.
• Nice to have - knowledge of sports marketing industry and passionate about a wide range of sports.