Senior Art Director

Craft Agency Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Manchester is looking for a creative design professional who will bring innovative flair and strong project leadership to their team. This role emphasizes collaboration and client relationship building, requiring expertise in art direction and a refined portfolio showcasing a strong aesthetic sense. The company offers competitive salaries, a hybrid working model, and a host of employee perks including wellness initiatives and excellent learning opportunities.

Benefits

Great holiday package

Early finish on a Friday

Enhanced parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach and a passion for great design.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with clients.
• Up-to-date insights on the latest design trends.

Responsibilities

• Champion big ideas and bold thinking in design.
• Lead projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate successfully with clients and team members.

Skills

Creative flair

Art direction

Strong eye for aesthetics

Ability to articulate ideas

Job description

The Company

This leading communications agency is not just full-service, they’re global too! They’ve been making a mark for close to 40 years now, and with no signs of slowing down, they’re committed to delivering creative thinking, paired with fresh perspectives and a progressive approach.

They aim to make a real difference here, and their hard work, commitment and experience land them some really impressive clients in the modern-day healthcare landscape. This really is an unmissable one!

What’s on Offer?

• £40,000 – £47,000
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Great holiday package
• Early finish on a Friday!
• Plenty of perks – discounts, memberships, and more
• Big focus on mental well‑being
• Enhanced parental leave
• Great learning & development opportunities

The Position

Working your magic across all aspects of the design process, you’ll be a champion of big ideas and bold thinking – bringing creative flair and a clear rationale to every project you work on.

You’ll have a clear and comprehensive understanding of art direction and craft – able to comfortably brief and lead projects, proactively offer creative input and knowledge, present ideas to clients and ensure deadlines are met.

Always ready to lend a helping hand, you’ll encourage those around you and really help to foster a positive working environment, focusing internally as well as collaborating successfully with external clients too, looking to build and maintain effective relationships with everyone who crosses your path.

What We’re Looking For

A hands‑on approach and a passion for great design are what we’re after! You’re absolutely someone who immerses themselves in creative culture, using your up‑to‑date insights on the latest trends to inform everything you work on, keeping your thoughts and ideas fresh and innovative.

We want to be impressed by your portfolio, so showcase your ability to articulate ideas in different formats, and your strong eye for aesthetics and visual details. We want to see some truly well‑crafted executions in there!