Art Director (Disney On-Set Lead) – 1-Year Contract

The Hut Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ecommerce company in Manchester is seeking an Art Director for a 1-year fixed term contract. The selected individual will be responsible for the day-to-day art direction at THG Studios, ensuring imagery aligns with Disney guidelines. Key qualifications include proven eCommerce art direction experience, strong communication skills, and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. This role demands a collaborative mindset and ability to work in a high-paced environment, leading creative decisions and directing models on set.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in eCommerce or brand storytelling environments.
• Comfortable working full-time onsite, 5 days a week.
• Demonstrated experience directing child models.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the Disney Creative Lead during production.
• Lead creative decision-making on set.
• Execute briefs and ensure alignment with creative direction.

Skills

On-set art direction experience

Client-facing communication skills

Directing models

Understanding of shoot fundamentals

Attention to detail and QC

Collaboration skills

Core Adobe Creative Suite skills

Strong awareness of Disney characters

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

A leading global ecommerce company in Manchester is seeking an Art Director for a 1-year fixed term contract. The selected individual will be responsible for the day-to-day art direction at THG Studios, ensuring imagery aligns with Disney guidelines. Key qualifications include proven eCommerce art direction experience, strong communication skills, and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. This role demands a collaborative mindset and ability to work in a high-paced environment, leading creative decisions and directing models on set.