37 Senior Art Directors jobs in the United Kingdom

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• Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
• Hybrid working
• A truly flexible working culture
• Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
• Life insurance x4
• Company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
• Great learning & development resources
• Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave
  
  

The Role

Location: Leeds (2-3 days in the office)
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Perm

Application: Closing date Sunday 31st September

This is a pivotal creative role where you’ll combine hands-on design and motion skills with concepting and art direction. You’ll lead by example – developing ideas, crafting high-quality creative, and mentoring designers to bring concepts to life across a wide range of channels and formats.

From campaigns and brand activations to digital, social, in-gym, and print, you’ll work on projects that push the brand forward while ensuring everything we produce is on brief, on brand, and creatively exceptional. You’ll also play a key role in evolving and applying our brand’s creative toolkit, ensuring consistency and quality across all touchpoints.

Key duties will include:

• Lead creative projects from concept through to final delivery, working across design, motion, and film.
• Develop creative concepts and art direction for campaigns and content across all channels, regions, and audiences.
• Apply and evolve the brand’s creative toolkit to ensure distinctive, high-quality creative across all touchpoints.
• Mentor and manage creative, providing feedback, guidance, and support to help them grow and deliver their best work.
• Collaborate with the Creative Lead on creative direction, ensuring ideas are strategically aligned and executed to a high standard.
• Work closely with copywriters, designers, motion designers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders across the business to deliver integrated creative solutions.
• Champion creativity and brand consistency, acting as a guardian for brand identity and tone of voice.
• Keep up to date with design, motion, and creative trends, proactively bringing fresh thinking into the studio.
• Contribute to process improvements within the studio to drive efficiency and quality.
  
  The Team
  
  We’re a lively, talented bunch who believe great creative makes people feel something - and feeling good is kind of our thing. From bold campaigns to scroll-stopping social, we create work that connects with millions of members across the globe.
  
  In our in-house creative studio, ideas bounce, collaboration flows, and no two days are the same. We work hard, move fast, and have a laugh along the way - because when we’re enjoying the process, the results speak for themselves.

The Person

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and love making things run like clockwork, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll also need to demonstrate:

• A portfolio that demonstrates hands-on design and motion skills, from concept to execution, across a wide range of content and channels.
• Proven experience in art direction and brand application, with a track record of delivering integrated campaigns and creative assets at scale.
• Strong design skills across digital and print, with advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Experience managing and mentoring designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing creative environment.
• The ability to balance creative flair with strategic thinking and brand alignment.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach, with great people skills and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and regions.
• A passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering work that makes an impact.

If you’re a hands-on creative with the ability to inspire, lead, and deliver exceptional work across design, motion, and brand, we’d love to hear from you.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve. 

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.

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Brilliant opportunity for a social first Art Director to join highly respected creative agency

This London-based creative collective is independently owned by its employees and places collaboration at the heart of everything it does. The team blends strategic thinking with imaginative storytelling to produce brand work that feels culturally relevant, socially attuned, and beautifully crafted down to the smallest detail. Guided by a commitment to positive impact, they balance commercial creativity with a strong sense of responsibility, creating an environment where respect, shared ownership, and purposeful ideas shape both the work and the workplace.

The Role

As an Art Director (Always On Social), you’ll be:

• Leading a small, dynamic hub of social creatives, facilitating brainstorms and reviewing content concepts for a major global beauty brand.
• Partnering with strategists to develop culturally relevant, insight-led ideas that excite clients and audiences alike.
• Presenting ideas directly to clients, earning their trust with your vision and creative expertise.
• Taking a hands-on role in content creation – from reference sourcing and storyboarding to editing and post-production.
• Applying platform-specific knowledge to deliver work that is social-first, slick and trend-savvy.
• Mentoring and motivating junior creatives, helping to elevate the team’s creative output.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be:

• Experienced: 3+ years as a Social Creative or Art Director.
• Immersed in social culture: with a finger firmly on the pulse of trends, insights, and brand storytelling.
• Ideas-driven: excited by insights that spark bold, scroll-stopping content.
• Client-ready: confident in presenting and selling in ideas to senior stakeholders.
• A natural mentor: keen to inspire and guide junior creatives.
• Team-orientated: happy to attend shoots, collaborate in person, and contribute to the vibrant office culture.

The Benefits

This position offers more than just a role – they offer an environment to thrive in:

• Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the London office)
• Beautiful, dog-friendly workspace with access to local cultural events and exhibitions.
• Regular team lunches, drinks, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
• The chance to work on global beauty and lifestyle brands at the forefront of social innovation.

Brilliant opportunity for a social first Art Director to join highly respected creative agency

This London-based creative collective is independently owned by its employees and places collaboration at the heart of everything it does. The team blends strategic thinking with imaginative storytelling to produce brand work that feels culturally relevant, socially attuned, and beautifully crafted down to the smallest detail. Guided by a commitment to positive impact, they balance commercial creativity with a strong sense of responsibility, creating an environment where respect, shared ownership, and purposeful ideas shape both the work and the workplace.

The Role

As an Art Director (Always On Social), you’ll be:

• Leading a small, dynamic hub of social creatives, facilitating brainstorms and reviewing content concepts for a major global beauty brand.
• Partnering with strategists to develop culturally relevant, insight-led ideas that excite clients and audiences alike.
• Presenting ideas directly to clients, earning their trust with your vision and creative expertise.
• Taking a hands-on role in content creation – from reference sourcing and storyboarding to editing and post-production.
• Applying platform-specific knowledge to deliver work that is social-first, slick and trend-savvy.
• Mentoring and motivating junior creatives, helping to elevate the team’s creative output.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be:

• Experienced: 3+ years as a Social Creative or Art Director.
• Immersed in social culture: with a finger firmly on the pulse of trends, insights, and brand storytelling.
• Ideas-driven: excited by insights that spark bold, scroll-stopping content.
• Client-ready: confident in presenting and selling in ideas to senior stakeholders.
• A natural mentor: keen to inspire and guide junior creatives.
• Team-orientated: happy to attend shoots, collaborate in person, and contribute to the vibrant office culture.

The Benefits

This position offers more than just a role – they offer an environment to thrive in:

• Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the London office)
• Beautiful, dog-friendly workspace with access to local cultural events and exhibitions.
• Regular team lunches, drinks, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
• The chance to work on global beauty and lifestyle brands at the forefront of social innovation.

Art Director, Experiential & Shopper Marketing

Are you an Art Director who can craft compelling brand narratives not just on a screen, but in the real world? Do you thrive on the challenge of transforming a brand's message into an unforgettable physical experience? If you're a seasoned creative with a passion for connecting with consumers at the point of purchase, we want to hear from you.

My client is a dynamic, growing agency looking for an experienced Art Director to join their collaborative team. This is a chance to leverage your expertise in experiential and shopper marketing to develop innovative, impactful campaigns for a diverse roster of clients. This role isn't about simply "assisting" or "learning and growing"; it's about leading the creative vision and making a measurable impact.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the creative vision: You will be the creative lead on campaigns, conceptualizing and executing visually stunning activations, from pop-up shops and retail experiences to in-store displays and events.
• Translate strategy into experience: Partner with strategists and account teams to translate brand goals into tangible, interactive experiences that drive consumer engagement and sales.
• Mentor and inspire: Guide and collaborate with junior designers and creative teams, setting the bar for creative excellence and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Push the boundaries: Stay ahead of the curve on new technologies and trends in retail design and experiential marketing, bringing fresh, groundbreaking ideas to every project.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven expertise: A robust portfolio that showcases your experience in experiential, retail, and shopper marketing. We want to see how you've brought brands to life in physical spaces.
• A conceptual heavyweight: You have a track record of developing big ideas and a deep understanding of how to execute them flawlessly across various touchpoints.
• Exceptional design skills: Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite and a strong command of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy. Knowledge of 3D rendering or spatial design software is a plus.
• Collaborative spirit: You're a natural leader who can articulate your vision clearly and effectively, inspiring confidence in both your team and your clients.

If you're ready to create the next great brand experience and are looking for a role where you can truly own the creative process, send your portfolio and resume our way.

Art Director- Creative Agency

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Experience Required:

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

Benefits:

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

Brilliant opportunity for a social first Art Director to join highly respected creative agency

This London-based creative collective is independently owned by its employees and places collaboration at the heart of everything it does. The team blends strategic thinking with imaginative storytelling to produce brand work that feels culturally relevant, socially attuned, and beautifully crafted down to the smallest detail. Guided by a commitment to positive impact, they balance commercial creativity with a strong sense of responsibility, creating an environment where respect, shared ownership, and purposeful ideas shape both the work and the workplace.

The Role

As an Art Director (Always On Social), you’ll be:

• Leading a small, dynamic hub of social creatives, facilitating brainstorms and reviewing content concepts for a major global beauty brand.
• Partnering with strategists to develop culturally relevant, insight-led ideas that excite clients and audiences alike.
• Presenting ideas directly to clients, earning their trust with your vision and creative expertise.
• Taking a hands-on role in content creation – from reference sourcing and storyboarding to editing and post-production.
• Applying platform-specific knowledge to deliver work that is social-first, slick and trend-savvy.
• Mentoring and motivating junior creatives, helping to elevate the team’s creative output.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be:

• Experienced: 3+ years as a Social Creative or Art Director.
• Immersed in social culture: with a finger firmly on the pulse of trends, insights, and brand storytelling.
• Ideas-driven: excited by insights that spark bold, scroll-stopping content.
• Client-ready: confident in presenting and selling in ideas to senior stakeholders.
• A natural mentor: keen to inspire and guide junior creatives.
• Team-orientated: happy to attend shoots, collaborate in person, and contribute to the vibrant office culture.

The Benefits

This position offers more than just a role – they offer an environment to thrive in:

• Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the London office)
• Beautiful, dog-friendly workspace with access to local cultural events and exhibitions.
• Regular team lunches, drinks, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
• The chance to work on global beauty and lifestyle brands at the forefront of social innovation.