966 Design Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom

Creative Director | Hybrid/Southampton | Scale Up DTC Brand | Competitive Basic + Benefits

We're searching for a bold, hands-on Creative Director to own the brand and creative vision for a high-growth consumer business. This is a chance for a Creative Director to shape how a market-leading product is seen, felt, and experienced - from high-performing ads that drive growth to storytelling that builds long-term brand equity.

Why Join?

This is not a passive role. As Creative Director , you'll set the tone for how the brand shows up visually and narratively, leading the charge on creative that's not just compelling, but commercially effective. Working with a mix of in-house talent, freelance creators, and production partners, you'll be at the heart of bringing fresh, impactful content to life across paid channels, social platforms, and brand campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the creative direction across all channels, ensuring visual consistency and measurable impact.

• Develop high-performing creative for paid media (Meta, YouTube, TikTok, Google) and social content that drives engagement and conversions.

• Blend brand storytelling with performance-driven design, from concept to final cut.

• Lead and grow a creative team, fostering talent, setting standards, and building scalable processes.

• Partner closely with performance marketing to test, iterate, and optimise assets for ROI.

About You

• 8+ years in a senior creative role, ideally within a DTC or high-growth consumer brand.

• Proven experience delivering high-converting performance creative at scale, including international

• Strong portfolio of brand campaigns, storytelling formats, and content that drives measurable results, preferably in a premium price point category.

• Confident directing large-scale productions and agile, creator-led shoots.

• Inspirational leader with operational know how to build and scale a creative function.

If you're a Creative Director who thrives on both big-picture vision and commercial results, we'd love to hear from you. This is the ideal move for a Creative Director ready to lead a growing brand into its next exciting chapter.

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Creative Director | Hybrid/Southampton | Scale Up DTC Brand | Competitive Basic + Benefits

We're searching for a bold, hands-on Creative Director to own the brand and creative vision for a high-growth consumer business. This is a chance for a Creative Director to shape how a market-leading product is seen, felt, and experienced - from high-performing ads that drive growth to storytelling that builds long-term brand equity.

Why Join?

This is not a passive role. As Creative Director , you'll set the tone for how the brand shows up visually and narratively, leading the charge on creative that's not just compelling, but commercially effective. Working with a mix of in-house talent, freelance creators, and production partners, you'll be at the heart of bringing fresh, impactful content to life across paid channels, social platforms, and brand campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the creative direction across all channels, ensuring visual consistency and measurable impact.

• Develop high-performing creative for paid media (Meta, YouTube, TikTok, Google) and social content that drives engagement and conversions.

• Blend brand storytelling with performance-driven design, from concept to final cut.

• Lead and grow a creative team, fostering talent, setting standards, and building scalable processes.

• Partner closely with performance marketing to test, iterate, and optimise assets for ROI.

About You

• 8+ years in a senior creative role, ideally within a DTC or high-growth consumer brand.

• Proven experience delivering high-converting performance creative at scale, including international

• Strong portfolio of brand campaigns, storytelling formats, and content that drives measurable results, preferably in a premium price point category.

• Confident directing large-scale productions and agile, creator-led shoots.

• Inspirational leader with operational know how to build and scale a creative function.

If you're a Creative Director who thrives on both big-picture vision and commercial results, we'd love to hear from you. This is the ideal move for a Creative Director ready to lead a growing brand into its next exciting chapter.

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Creative Director | Hybrid/Southampton | Scale Up DTC Brand | Competitive Basic + Benefits

We're searching for a bold, hands-on Creative Director to own the brand and creative vision for a high-growth consumer business. This is a chance for a Creative Director to shape how a market-leading product is seen, felt, and experienced - from high-performing ads that drive growth to storytelling that builds long-term brand equity.

Why Join?

This is not a passive role. As Creative Director , you'll set the tone for how the brand shows up visually and narratively, leading the charge on creative that's not just compelling, but commercially effective. Working with a mix of in-house talent, freelance creators, and production partners, you'll be at the heart of bringing fresh, impactful content to life across paid channels, social platforms, and brand campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the creative direction across all channels, ensuring visual consistency and measurable impact.

• Develop high-performing creative for paid media (Meta, YouTube, TikTok, Google) and social content that drives engagement and conversions.

• Blend brand storytelling with performance-driven design, from concept to final cut.

• Lead and grow a creative team, fostering talent, setting standards, and building scalable processes.

• Partner closely with performance marketing to test, iterate, and optimise assets for ROI.

About You

• 8+ years in a senior creative role, ideally within a DTC or high-growth consumer brand.

• Proven experience delivering high-converting performance creative at scale, including international

• Strong portfolio of brand campaigns, storytelling formats, and content that drives measurable results, preferably in a premium price point category.

• Confident directing large-scale productions and agile, creator-led shoots.

• Inspirational leader with operational know how to build and scale a creative function.

If you're a Creative Director who thrives on both big-picture vision and commercial results, we'd love to hear from you. This is the ideal move for a Creative Director ready to lead a growing brand into its next exciting chapter.

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Creative Director (L6) – Brand Innovation Lab Location: (Insert Location) | Team: Brand Innovation Lab | Category: Creative / Marketing We’re looking for a visionary Creative Director (L6) to lead groundbreaking, multi-channel campaigns for some of the world’s most influential brands. You’ll guide strategy and execution across the vertical business, managing a talented team of art directors, copywriters, and designers to deliver work that inspires customers and drives measurable impact. As Creative Director, you’ll: Lead campaigns from brief to launch, partnering with producers and technologists to bring bold ideas to life across platforms (voice, streaming, gaming, custom landing pages, and more). Own client relationships, balancing creative ambition with business goals. Use data and insights to craft campaign frameworks that connect with customers. Collaborate with senior leadership, agencies, and partners to establish best practices and raise creative standards. Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and innovation. The Brand Innovation Lab builds one-of-a-kind campaigns and activations for global advertisers across digital, social, experiential, and beyond—reaching millions of customers worldwide. What You’ll Bring Online portfolio showcasing campaign strategy, creative direction, and multi-channel work. Experience as a Creative Director (agency or brand side), with a background in copywriting or art direction. Proven ability to ideate across film, print, digital, social, experiential, and OOH. Data-driven mindset with exceptional creative standards and attention to detail. Excellent presentation and storytelling skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Preferred Qualifications Award-winning portfolio. 10 years in digital advertising or integrated creative leadership.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards, and we’ve taken home 5 coveted D&AD Pencils, celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation. We’re a team of over 400 people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the LYNXLife through our YouTube LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role As a Creative Director at Havas Lynx, you are responsible for thinking of insightful and effective conceptual ideas, whilst overseeing and producing impactful and original work which impresses and surpasses the need. You will excel across a broad range of media, whilst pro-actively furthering you and your team’s skills across all areas. You will be a mentor to all Creatives in your team, helping them to fulfil their potential. You will apply your vast experience in guiding projects, taking overall responsibility for them and ensuring all work created by you and your team is of high quality. You will work closely with Strategy to shape big ideas and with Client Services to build strong client relationships, demonstrating an ability to passionately present and sell ideas. What you can expect to be doing: Creative Leadership & Expertise – Lead the team with expert understanding of client needs, ensuring creative work exceeds expectations across various media. Concept Development & Execution – Originate, guide, and refine conceptual ideas, taking full responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of creative output. Client Engagement & Business Growth – Build strong client relationships, lead meetings, sell ideas effectively, and identify opportunities for new business. Industry Excellence & Innovation – Maintain high creative standards, track trends, and develop award-winning work through research, refinement, and execution. Project & Resource Management – Oversee team workload, ensure appropriate resource allocation, and maintain financial awareness to align creativity with budget constraints. Team Development & Recruitment – Mentor, delegate, and support career growth, actively participating in performance reviews and hiring processes. Cross-Department Collaboration – Work with senior leadership, client services, and strategy teams to ensure creative solutions are innovative, effective, and aligned with agency goals. Positive Work Environment – Foster a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and ambition, encouraging collaboration and professional development within the team. Industry Knowledge & Learning – Stay informed about industry advancements, share insights internally and externally, and ensure the team engages in relevant training. Self-Development & Emotional Intelligence – Pursue personal growth, set and achieve development goals, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to uplift both yourself and the team. This role could be a great fit for you if: You thrive in creative leadership – You can develop, refine, and execute compelling ideas while maintaining high creative standards. You excel at leading and mentoring teams – You enjoy guiding talent, delegating effectively, and fostering a collaborative environment. You have experience working on global campaigns - You understand the nuances of international markets and can deliver impactful work at scale. You are multilingual - You can communicate effectively across languages, enhancing collaboration and campaign reach. You have served on high-profile creative awards juries in the past three years (Cannes, D&AD, LIA’s, One Show, or Clio’s), - You bring a critical, respected perspective from your experience judging top-tier creative work. You have a proven track record of recent creative award wins - Your portfolio includes work that has been recognised by respected industry bodies. You have strong client engagement skills – You can confidently present ideas, build relationships, and challenge briefs to push creative boundaries. You stay ahead of industry trends – You have a keen eye for market insights, award-winning work, and emerging creative innovations. You balance creativity with business needs – You understand budgets, identify new opportunities, and contribute to business growth. You collaborate across disciplines – You work effectively with strategy, client services, and leadership teams to ensure creative excellence. You are committed to growth and development – You seek continuous learning, mentor others, and contribute to a positive, ambitious culture. What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into LYNXLife and our LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days) Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service Option to buy, carry or sell holidays Early Friday finish throughout the year Seasonal working hours Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme Extensive L&D support Sabbatical opportunities Season ticket interest free loans for travel Cycle to work scheme Life insurance (4x salary) Company pension scheme Fully compensated company events Volunteer days Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more Medicash healthcare benefit 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Digital Waffle has partnered with a rapidly expanding marketing agency to find a seasoned Creative Director, responsible for the development and execution of all creative campaigns. The Creative Director will inspire and guide a team of creatives to produce exceptional work that meets client objectives, and is a strategic thinker, a hands-on creative, and a passionate leader. Job title: Creative Director Location: London (4 days a week on-site) Salary: Up to £110K Responsibilities: Creative Leadership: Set the creative vision and standards for the agency. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, including art directors and copywriters. Client Collaboration: Act as the lead creative representative in client meetings, presenting and defending concepts. Strategic Planning: Translate client briefs and strategic insights into innovative and effective creative campaigns. Quality Control: Oversee all creative output from concept to final production to ensure excellence. Pitch and Presentation: Lead and win new business pitches with compelling creative ideas. Budget & Timeline Oversight: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget without compromising quality. Industry Expertise: Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and creative tools to keep the agency's work fresh and competitive. Experience: 10 years in an advertising agency or similar creative leadership role. Proven track record as a senior creative (e.g., Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director). A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing effective, innovative, and award-winning campaigns. Experience in managing and mentoring a creative team. Demonstrated success in leading client pitches and presentations. Expertise across various media, including digital, print, video, and social media. Does this role sound like it could be for you? If so, email your CV and portfolio to or follow the links to apply. Please note that due to the volume of candidates, we can only respond to those who are deemed suitable for the position. Thank you for your interest

Digital Waffle has partnered with a rapidly expanding marketing agency to find a seasoned Creative Director, responsible for the development and execution of all creative campaigns. The Creative Director will inspire and guide a team of creatives to produce exceptional work that meets client objectives, and is a strategic thinker, a hands-on creative, and a passionate leader. Job title: Creative Director Location: London (4 days a week on-site) Salary: Up to £110K Responsibilities: Creative Leadership: Set the creative vision and standards for the agency. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, including art directors and copywriters. Client Collaboration: Act as the lead creative representative in client meetings, presenting and defending concepts. Strategic Planning: Translate client briefs and strategic insights into innovative and effective creative campaigns. Quality Control: Oversee all creative output from concept to final production to ensure excellence. Pitch and Presentation: Lead and win new business pitches with compelling creative ideas. Budget & Timeline Oversight: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget without compromising quality. Industry Expertise: Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and creative tools to keep the agency's work fresh and competitive. Experience: 10 years in an advertising agency or similar creative leadership role. Proven track record as a senior creative (e.g., Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director). A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing effective, innovative, and award-winning campaigns. Experience in managing and mentoring a creative team. Demonstrated success in leading client pitches and presentations. Expertise across various media, including digital, print, video, and social media. Does this role sound like it could be for you? If so, email your CV and portfolio to or follow the links to apply. Please note that due to the volume of candidates, we can only respond to those who are deemed suitable for the position. Thank you for your interest

Creative Director (L6) – Brand Innovation Lab Location: (Insert Location) | Team: Brand Innovation Lab | Category: Creative / Marketing We’re looking for a visionary Creative Director (L6) to lead groundbreaking, multi-channel campaigns for some of the world’s most influential brands. You’ll guide strategy and execution across the vertical business, managing a talented team of art directors, copywriters, and designers to deliver work that inspires customers and drives measurable impact. As Creative Director, you’ll: Lead campaigns from brief to launch, partnering with producers and technologists to bring bold ideas to life across platforms (voice, streaming, gaming, custom landing pages, and more). Own client relationships, balancing creative ambition with business goals. Use data and insights to craft campaign frameworks that connect with customers. Collaborate with senior leadership, agencies, and partners to establish best practices and raise creative standards. Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and innovation. The Brand Innovation Lab builds one-of-a-kind campaigns and activations for global advertisers across digital, social, experiential, and beyond—reaching millions of customers worldwide. What You’ll Bring Online portfolio showcasing campaign strategy, creative direction, and multi-channel work. Experience as a Creative Director (agency or brand side), with a background in copywriting or art direction. Proven ability to ideate across film, print, digital, social, experiential, and OOH. Data-driven mindset with exceptional creative standards and attention to detail. Excellent presentation and storytelling skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Preferred Qualifications Award-winning portfolio. 10 years in digital advertising or integrated creative leadership.

Creative Director Job Type : Permanent Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 base benefits Consultant : Mags Rendle The Opportunity Are you a visionary creative leader with a passion for storytelling and performance-driven content? This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a brand’s creative direction—blending bold visual identity with commercial impact. You’ll lead a dynamic team of in-house creatives, freelancers, and external partners to shape high-performing campaigns and compelling brand narratives across every touchpoint. This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the power of data-informed creative, and knows how to inspire teams to deliver work that not only looks great—but drives measurable growth. The company is a market leader in the outdoor adventure space, with tens of thousands of products on the road and a passionate community of users, this is a brand that blends innovation, lifestyle, and performance. Their commitment to exceptional product design, unrivalled customer service, and inclusive community engagement has earned them industry-leading reviews and a loyal following. Job Summary As Creative Director, you’ll be responsible for defining and evolving the brand’s visual and narrative identity across all channels. From paid media to brand storytelling, you’ll lead the creative strategy and execution that fuels customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. You’ll work closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to ensure creative excellence is aligned with commercial goals. Key Responsibilities Creative Leadership, Vision & Ops Own the creative direction across all channels, ensuring every output is on-brand, visually striking, and commercially effective. Define and evolve the visual and narrative identity, blending performance-driven creative with brand storytelling. Lead a growing team of creatives, freelancers, and agencies, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and results. Build scalable creative processes and systems to support business growth. Performance-Driven Campaigns Develop high-converting creative for paid media (Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok), optimising assets for maximum ROI. Collaborate with performance marketing to run creative tests, interpret data, and iterate to improve CTR, CVR, and CPA. Scale UGC, influencer-led content, and creator partnerships, optimising for platform-specific algorithms and audience behaviour. Develop high-performing reels and formats for social channels, turbocharging growth. Brand Storytelling & Content Production Direct both large-scale studio shoots and agile remote productions, balancing creative ambition with budget efficiency. Oversee development of storytelling formats that bring community stories to life, building brand equity and driving engagement. Maximise content yield from every shoot, producing a variety of formats and cuts to extend campaign life. Commercial Accountability Align all creative work with commercial objectives, marketing KPIs, and sales targets. Track performance of major campaigns, presenting creative results and ROI to leadership. Identify creative opportunities to improve customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. Collaboration & Cross-Function Partner with product, brand, and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and visual style across the customer journey. Act as a creative champion in leadership discussions, balancing brand vision with commercial needs. Maintain relationships with key creative partners, agencies, and suppliers to ensure best-in-class work at competitive costs. Ideal Candidate Experience: 8 years in a senior creative role, including building and leading a creative department or team. Proven Track Record : Delivered high-converting paid media creative at scale, ideally for DTC or high-growth consumer brands. Storytelling Expertise: Skilled in developing branded content, campaigns, and storytelling formats. UGC & Influencer Knowledge: Experienced in sourcing, briefing, and scaling creator content. Production Leadership : Confident directing both large-scale productions and agile, remote shoots. from briefing crews to final edits. Creative-Commercial Balance : Able to push creative boundaries while staying focused on performance, and ROI. Industry Insight : Passionate about outdoor adventure, with an intuitive grasp of audience mindset and culture.and a sense of how we open it up to a much wider audience Team Leader : Inspiring leader who nurtures talent and maintains high creative standards. Technical Skills : Comfortable with creative workflows, asset management, and performance marketing collaboration. Cultural Fit: A passion for the outdoors, travel, or road trip culture is a big plus. Why Join? Lead the creative vision of a fast-growing brand with a loyal and passionate customer base. Shape high-impact campaigns that blend storytelling with performance. Work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with room to innovate and grow. Hybrid working model with a modern office in Southampton. International travel opportunities and global creative partnerships. Benefits 32 days of holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible hybrid working (2- 3 days in office) Cycle-to-work scheme Global meetups and creative retreats Personal development plans and training programs If you’re a bold creative leader ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below and Mags will be in touch to discuss the role further. The Digital Recruitment Company is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. To apply for this role please contact: Mags Rendle