17 Creative Director jobs in London

• Develop and implement a cohesive creative strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and goals.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of artists, designers, writers, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the conceptualization and execution of creative projects, including marketing campaigns, digital content, live events, and exhibition design.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative quality and artistic merit across all outputs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, including programming, marketing, and development teams, to ensure alignment and integration.
• Manage creative budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Stay at the forefront of artistic and cultural trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and audience engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, collaborators, and vendors.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and highly productive creative environment.
• Champion the organisation's brand voice and visual identity.

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative leadership and diverse project experience in the arts or entertainment sector.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role, with a proven track record of success.
• Deep understanding of various creative disciplines, including graphic design, digital media, content creation, and branding.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and conceptualization skills.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing teams and external agencies.
• A passion for the arts and a keen awareness of contemporary culture.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver projects on time.
• Experience working within a hybrid remote/office environment is advantageous.

• Develop and articulate a clear creative vision and strategy that aligns with the organisation's mission and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the conceptualisation and execution of creative projects from brief to final delivery, including advertising, digital content, social media, events, and PR materials.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative output, maintaining brand integrity and visual identity across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and other departments to ensure creative initiatives support broader business goals.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders, articulating rationale and anticipating feedback.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Stay at the forefront of creative trends, new technologies, and emerging platforms, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external agencies, freelancers, and partners as needed.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in a senior creative role within an agency or in-house creative department, preferably within arts, culture, or entertainment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing award-winning campaigns and a diverse range of creative projects.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop creative talent.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and storytelling abilities.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing principles, and multi-channel communication.
• Proficiency in relevant creative software and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.
• Passion for the arts and entertainment industry is essential.

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! 

• Develop and articulate a compelling artistic vision for a portfolio of immersive theatre productions.
• Lead the creative development process from concept generation through to final performance.
• Oversee the design and execution of all creative elements, including set design, costume, lighting, sound, and digital integration.
• Collaborate closely with writers, directors, choreographers, and performers to realize the artistic intent.
• Ensure a cohesive and impactful audience journey throughout the immersive experience.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on-spec and on-time.
• Source and cultivate relationships with emerging and established artists and creative teams.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead creative team meetings, fostering a collaborative and inspiring working environment.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest standards of artistic quality and innovation in all productions.
• Contribute to the long-term artistic strategy and development of the company.
• Champion new technologies and methodologies that can enhance immersive storytelling.
• Develop and mentor junior creative staff.
• Oversee the integration of digital and interactive elements within the theatrical experience.

• Extensive experience in a senior creative role within the theatre, performance, or immersive entertainment industries.
• A demonstrable portfolio of successful, innovative, and audience-focused productions.
• Strong understanding of theatrical production processes, design principles, and performance techniques.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate creative teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a keen commercial awareness.
• Experience with digital integration, AR/VR, or interactive technologies in live performance is a significant advantage.
• A deep passion for storytelling and creating unforgettable audience experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts, Fine Arts, Directing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based collaboration with remote work.

• Conceptualise and direct creative strategies for various projects and campaigns.
• Lead and inspire a remote team of creative professionals (designers, writers, etc.).
• Develop creative briefs and oversee the execution of creative assets.
• Ensure all creative output is on-brand, innovative, and high-quality.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and other departments to achieve business goals.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders.
• Manage creative project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging creative technologies.
• Mentor and develop creative talent within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related creative field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position (e.g., Art Director, Creative Director).
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing a strong track record of successful creative campaigns and projects.
• Expertise in various creative disciplines (graphic design, copywriting, video production, digital media).
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy and marketing principles.
• Experience working remotely and managing distributed teams is essential.
• Proficiency in design software and creative collaboration tools.

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for experiential marketing campaigns.
• Conceptualise and develop innovative immersive experiences.
• Manage and mentor a creative team (designers, copywriters, producers).
• Oversee all aspects of creative production from concept to execution.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients.
• Collaborate with account management and production teams.
• Ensure brand consistency and quality across all touchpoints.
• Drive innovation and stay ahead of industry trends.

• Significant experience (8+ years) in a creative leadership role within an agency setting, with a focus on experiential marketing or events.
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful, innovative experiential campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire creative teams.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in design principles and understanding of production processes.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of consumer engagement and interactive technologies.

• Lead the creative strategy and execution for client projects across digital channels.
• Conceptualize and develop innovative campaign ideas and creative concepts.
• Guide, mentor, and inspire a remote creative team.
• Present creative work and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest quality of creative output and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and development teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and emerging creative platforms.
• Manage creative project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role (e.g., Creative Director, Art Director, Senior Designer) within an agency or similar environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative work across digital platforms.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring creative teams, preferably in a remote setting.
• Deep understanding of branding, digital marketing, UX/UI principles, and content creation.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into creative solutions.
• Proficiency in relevant design and creative software.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.

• Lead the conceptualization and development of creative strategies and campaigns for a diverse range of clients.
• Oversee and guide the creative team, including designers, copywriters, videographers, and UX/UI specialists, fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment.
• Translate client briefs and business objectives into innovative and effective creative solutions.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative quality, brand consistency, and aesthetic excellence across all deliverables.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, articulating the rationale and vision with confidence and clarity.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless project execution from concept to delivery.
• Stay abreast of the latest creative trends, technologies, and best practices in digital media and advertising.
• Mentor and develop junior creative talent, providing constructive feedback and growth opportunities.
• Manage creative project timelines and budgets effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Contribute to new business pitches and client acquisition efforts.
• Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation within the creative department.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related creative field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in a creative leadership role within an agency or digital media environment.
• A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing exceptional conceptual thinking and execution across digital platforms.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage creative teams.
• In-depth understanding of digital marketing, social media, content creation, UX/UI design, and video production.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with relevant design and prototyping software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma).
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business goals into creative outcomes.
• A passion for art, design, and culture.