Creative Lead

Craft Agency Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative packaging company in Cambridge seeks a talented individual to lead design projects. You'll utilize your diverse expertise to oversee the creative process across various mediums, including branding and packaging. The role emphasizes sustainability and collaboration, ideal for a passionate team player. Competitive salary range of £65,000 – £85,000, along with hybrid working and excellent benefits, including private medical coverage, wellbeing events, and more.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical, dental & optical

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing and social events

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design projects across various mediums.
• Ability to mentor and help team members grow.
• Strong conceptualization skills and a well-rounded portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design projects and deliver high-quality work.
• Lead projects in events, packaging, social, and web design.
• Generate innovative ideas and exceed client expectations.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Leadership

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Job description

The Company

This is a really exciting opportunity to take the lead on something groundbreaking. This packaging company is unlocking the power of plants to create materials, focusing on innovation and sustainability.

If you’re interested in working with global experts who are passionate about making the world a better place, this could be the perfect fit. With cutting‑edge scientific and industry knowledge, as well as a B‑corp status under their belt, we’re confident that this isn’t one to miss!

What’s on Offer?

• £65,000 – £85,000
• Hybrid working
• B‑corp company
• Big focus on sustainability
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical, dental & optical
• Plenty of wellbeing and social events
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Great perks including salary sacrifice pension, life assurance & employee assistance programme

The Position

Here, you’ll really take hold of the reins – showing true ownership and utilising your diverse design expertise and excellent people skills to deliver and present work of the highest quality.

Making the most of your strategic mindset and conceptual eye, you’ll have a clear and comprehensive understanding of brand creation and craft, able to comfortably brief and lead projects across events, social, website, packaging design and more, and proactively offer input and knowledge along the way.

With your great understanding of the creative process, you’ll get your teeth stuck into briefs and objectives, committed to excellent idea generation by looking to consistently push boundaries, cause impact and exceed expectations every time!

What We’re Looking For

First and foremost, you’ll be an adaptable, conceptual and hands‑on thinker. With a really keen eye for detail, you’ll be a real brand guardian with the know‑how to communicate successfully and activate design effectively.

A real team player, it’s important that you’re passionate about your work and ready to speak up when sharing ideas and feedback. We’re after a leader who is happy to roll their sleeves up, so we want to hear all about your experience with mentoring and helping people to develop and grow in their roles.

You’re able to articulate ideas in different formats, and you’re used to conceptualising ideas across different mediums, including print, packaging and motion (both static and moving image). You’ll have a comprehensive and well‑rounded portfolio that clearly demonstrates the creative vision and thought process behind your work.