Creative Director jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Art Director page is loaded## Senior Art Directorlocations: Olaf Street, Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3307***Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.*****Overview**The Senior Art Director, sits within our in-house visual team and is responsible for concept idea generation, developing strategic and visual solutions, and seeing the design process through from conception to execution.You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all creative assets for the campaigns that they will be working on, and where necessary collaborating with our licensing partners as well as our other internal teams (including adidas by SMC, Swimwear, Lingerie, Eyewear, Kids). They will be expected to liaise and build relationships with key stakeholders at senior and director level.The remit includes: brand strategy + identity, product and packaging development, campaign development and roll out across all communication touchpoints (digital platforms, print, POS, experiential).**Your Mission:*** Conceives ideas, concepts, develops final designs, produces, works with others and coordinates in the creation of multifaceted communication materials in print, packaging, digital and other mediums.* Manages projects from pre through to post production, finished art and delivery working with producer and project manager.* Works with project managers and team members to provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction (if asked by Visual Director), production, print buying, and monitors quality control.* Defines design criteria; develops concept and direction; proposes, directs and creates art signed off by Visual Director.* Operates a computer for a variety of graphic design activities, including layout, production, illustration, and prepress file preparation.* Creates and develops media using digital art and photographic techniques.* Oversees approvals and quality control, along with Project Management team.* Liaise directly with licensee partners and builds strong relationships with internal and external contacts.**Your Talent:*** Proven experience in a previous creative role at a similar level* Bachelors or masters design in art, design, communication or a related field* Must have experience working on fashion, beauty and luxury brands* Strong creative and strategic awareness: creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense, understanding of the commercial objectives* Proficient in Adobe creative suite* Confidence, to present and explain ideas to senior department heads and colleagues* Excellent eye for detail* Strong communication and organizational skills* Pro-active and motivated* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure* Awareness of the competitive business environment in which they work* A matter-of-fact approach when ideas or designs are rejected* A strong interest in various cultural and art forms**Systems and Essentials*** Strong graphic design skills: understanding of and experience in branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media* Strong knowledge of who we can creatively partner with to produce outstanding visuals (photographers, directors, stylists, models, artists, illustrators etc)* The ability to grasp marketing, licensee and PR needs and consider practical solutions**Reward**Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.* Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products* Matched pension contribution up to 6%* Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance* Annual Health Screening* 25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leave* Flexible working/core hours* Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages* Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme* Discounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)* Health cash plan* Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services* Employee referral bonus* Optional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.*At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.*