394 Creative Director Roles jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead the conceptualisation and execution of creative campaigns and projects from brief to completion.
• Oversee and mentor a team of designers, copywriters, and content creators.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, presenting creative concepts and strategies.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and client objectives.
• Drive innovation in creative approaches and explore new digital trends.
• Collaborate with account managers, strategists, and media planners to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Manage creative resources and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Review and approve creative work before final delivery.
• Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the team.
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals.

• Proven track record as a Creative Director or Senior Art Director in an agency setting.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a wide range of creative and strategic work across digital channels.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.
• Deep understanding of branding, digital marketing, user experience (UX), and web design principles.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Develop and champion the overall creative vision and strategy for digital marketing campaigns across all platforms (social media, web, email, video, etc.).
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a remote team of designers, copywriters, videographers, and other creative professionals.
• Conceptualize and oversee the creation of high-impact visual assets, compelling copy, and engaging multimedia content.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines, marketing objectives, and target audience needs.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and strategy teams to translate business goals into creative concepts.
• Manage creative projects from brief to delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Present creative concepts and final work to stakeholders, effectively articulating the strategic rationale behind them.
• Stay ahead of creative trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and design.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the creative team.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on creative work to ensure excellence.
• Manage external agency relationships and freelance collaborations as needed.
• Contribute to defining and evolving the brand's visual identity and tone of voice.

• Significant experience as a Creative Director, Art Director, or Senior Creative within a digital agency or in-house marketing team.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative work across a range of digital media and campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, fostering a collaborative and productive remote work environment.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels, consumer behavior, and brand storytelling.
• Proficiency with creative software and collaboration tools.
• Excellent conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in (Specify relevant industry, e.g., consumer goods, tech, fashion) is a plus.

• Develop and articulate compelling creative concepts for experiential marketing campaigns, brand activations, and events.
• Lead and inspire a creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Translate client briefs into innovative and effective creative strategies that meet business objectives.
• Oversee the execution of creative projects from concept development through to final delivery, ensuring high standards of quality and originality.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, production, and client teams to ensure cohesive campaign development and execution.
• Present creative concepts and final work to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and new platforms to inform creative approaches.
• Manage creative budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Mentor and develop junior creative talent, providing guidance and feedback.
• Champion the agency's creative standards and drive innovation across all projects.
• Ensure all creative output is strategically sound, on-brand, and impactful.
• Contribute to new business pitches, developing innovative creative solutions for prospective clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in creative roles, with a significant focus on experiential marketing and brand activations.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful, innovative marketing campaigns.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, design execution, and strategic insight.
• Experience leading and managing creative teams.
• Excellent understanding of brand strategy, consumer engagement, and event production.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and presentation tools.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively under pressure.
• Experience in a hybrid work setting, demonstrating ability to collaborate effectively both remotely and in-office.

• Define and drive the creative strategy across all client projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of creative concepts for integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, social media, video, print, and experiential.
• Present creative ideas and strategies compellingly to clients, effectively articulating the vision and rationale behind the work.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative output, from initial concept to final delivery, maintaining brand consistency and quality.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in creative marketing and digital media.
• Manage creative resources and budgets effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Contribute to new business pitches, developing innovative creative solutions to win new clients.
• Champion a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous learning within the agency.

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role within an agency or in-house marketing department, with a strong focus on digital.
• A stunning portfolio showcasing a wide range of successful integrated marketing campaigns, demonstrating conceptual strength and executional excellence.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage creative teams.
• Exceptional understanding of branding, design principles, and digital marketing channels.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in client-facing roles, building strong relationships and trust.
• Proficiency with creative software suites (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) is beneficial but not essential.
• A passion for innovative ideas and a keen eye for detail.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications) or equivalent professional experience.

• Lead the creative development of digital marketing campaigns.
• Develop innovative concepts and strategies for client projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals (designers, copywriters).
• Oversee the creation of visual assets, content, and campaign materials.
• Present creative ideas and strategies to clients effectively.
• Ensure brand consistency and high creative standards across all deliverables.
• Collaborate with account management and strategy teams.
• Manage project timelines and resources for creative deliverables.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in digital marketing and creative design.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the creative department.

• Oversee and inspire the creative development process from concept to execution for all digital marketing campaigns, including social media, web design, video, and content marketing.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of designers, copywriters, and digital artists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Develop and present compelling creative concepts and strategies to clients, ensuring alignment with their brand objectives and marketing goals.
• Maintain a high standard of creative quality and innovation across all client projects.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and performance marketing teams to ensure integrated campaign execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and creative design.
• Manage creative project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Conduct creative reviews and provide constructive feedback to the team.
• Champion the agency's brand identity and creative vision both internally and externally.
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals, developing persuasive creative presentations.

• Proven track record (7+ years) as a Creative Director or Senior Art Director within a digital agency or related creative field.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing award-winning digital campaigns and a strong understanding of various digital media.
• Expertise in conceptual thinking, brand strategy, and creative storytelling.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and a good understanding of digital platforms.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision clearly.
• Experience managing client relationships and presenting creative concepts to senior stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and user experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field is preferred.

Reports to: Matt Pate, Head of Growth
Location: Hybrid – Harpenden HQ (2 days p/w) + remote; occasional site visits to gyms for research

MARCHON is the UK’s premium performance-lifestyle ecosystem, one brand that helps driven people train, fuel and dress for a life without limits. World-class coaching sits at the centre, backed by certified performance nutrition and movement-ready apparel, all amplified by our beacon gyms. 

Founded by ex-England rugby player and CEO Ollie Marchon, the company has grown from a single HQ club to a true omni-channel offering: the Train app, a fast-scaling supplement line, and physical hubs that bring the experience to life.

We’re still small enough that every new teammate leaves fingerprints on the product, yet the momentum is real. Our 2026 plans are ambitious to say the least, as we make a step-change in evolving our ecosystem between training, supplements and apparel. 

If you care about high standards, straight talk and making a visible impact, you’ll feel at home here. Join us while there’s still room to shape the journey.

Drive Marchon Training’s growth by creating scroll-stopping, high-converting creatives to accelerate Marchon’s journey to become a global fitness brand.

1. Lead creative ad production end-to-end, from strategy, ideation, and scripting to shooting, editing, and iteration. 
2. Write high-converting scripts, hooks, and CTAs rooted in user insights and consumer psychology
3. Establish systems to scale content by using freelancers, creators, and AI tools
4. Source, manage, and brief UGC creators
5. Build and maintain a system to test multiple creative angles, hooks, and formats each week
6. Collaborate with the Head of Growth to run a high-tempo testing process: launch variations weekly, analyze data, and iterate
7. Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to understand objectives, campaigns, product, and feature launches
8. Conduct user and competitor research to inform new creative angles and formats

Requirements

• Creative performance chops: You have a track record of producing high-performing ad creatives on TikTok or Meta that drive real results, with the metrics to back it up.
• Strong storytelling: You can craft scroll-stopping hooks and emotional narratives that make people feel something.
• Data-literate: You’re confident in interpreting performance data (Hook, Hold, CTR, etc.) to figure out what’s working and where to double down.
• Organized and scrappy: You can manage multiple creative pipelines at once, set up repeatable systems, and move quickly.
• Founder mindset: You take initiative, move fast, solve problems independently, and own your outcomes.
• UGC and creator fluency: You’ve sourced, briefed, and managed UGC creators or freelance video talent and understand how to get great content from them.
• AI-comfortable: You’ve explored or actively use AI tools to enhance speed, ideation, or production in your creative workflow.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension contributions
• “Starter Pack” of all things MARCHON
• £400 gift card each year for MARCHON Supplements & Apparel
• Year-round staff discount on Supplements & Apparel
• Free membership to all MARCHON gyms
• Full access to MARCHON Online training & nutrition platform
• Choice of PC or Mac laptop

Creative Lead  | Poole | Up to £30,000

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for visual storytelling? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your content drives engagement and elevates brand presence? If so, this Creative Lead  role could be your next exciting move.

Join a dynamic business where your creativity will shape digital experiences across multiple brands. From photography and video production to social media strategy and content creation, your work will be seen, shared, and celebrated.

As Creative Lead, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to lead multimedia projects across diverse platforms
• Exposure to strategic business units and brand partners
• Opportunities to innovate and influence digital performance
• Access to industry-standard tools like Adobe Suite, Canva, SEMrush, and iPaper

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing support 
• Reward & Recognition vouchers 
• Social, team and charity events

As Creative Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing product photoshoots and optimising digital imagery
• Managing all social media accounts and scheduling content via SEMrush
• Designing creative assets for social media, email, and digital catalogues
• Collaborating with PPC, Trading, and Ecommerce teams on paid campaigns
• Producing and editing video content for promotional and PR use

As Creative Lead, your experience will include:

• Proficiency in photography, video production, and editing
• Strong design skills using Adobe Suite and Canva
• Experience managing social media platforms and engagement strategies
• Familiarity with digital catalogue tools like iPaper or FlowPaper
• Ability to analyse performance metrics and present actionable insights

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV and portfolio or call Ellie  at Rubicon for more information.

Creative Lead  | Poole | Up to £30,000

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for visual storytelling? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your content drives engagement and elevates brand presence? If so, this Creative Lead  role could be your next exciting move.

Join a dynamic business where your creativity will shape digital experiences across multiple brands. From photography and video production to social media strategy and content creation, your work will be seen, shared, and celebrated.

As Creative Lead, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to lead multimedia projects across diverse platforms
• Exposure to strategic business units and brand partners
• Opportunities to innovate and influence digital performance
• Access to industry-standard tools like Adobe Suite, Canva, SEMrush, and iPaper

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing support 
• Reward & Recognition vouchers 
• Social, team and charity events

As Creative Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing product photoshoots and optimising digital imagery
• Managing all social media accounts and scheduling content via SEMrush
• Designing creative assets for social media, email, and digital catalogues
• Collaborating with PPC, Trading, and Ecommerce teams on paid campaigns
• Producing and editing video content for promotional and PR use

As Creative Lead, your experience will include:

• Proficiency in photography, video production, and editing
• Strong design skills using Adobe Suite and Canva
• Experience managing social media platforms and engagement strategies
• Familiarity with digital catalogue tools like iPaper or FlowPaper
• Ability to analyse performance metrics and present actionable insights

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV and portfolio or call Ellie  at Rubicon for more information.