Creative Director

Overview

In this Creative Director role, you drive the creative vision and 360 strategy for Condé Nast’s global and UK-branded content and partnerships. You lead a cross-functional team to deliver high-impact, editorially grounded campaigns across multi-platform formats, balancing editorial integrity with commercial objectives. You’ll mentor talent, deputise for the Executive Creative Director, and shape the department’s standards and culture at scale. This is a chance to influence culturally resonant work for world‑class brands. You will work closely with senior leaders to win transformative partnerships and elevate brand storytelling.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• pension scheme
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Season ticket loans
• remote work options / core hours
• dog-friendly office

Responsibilities

• Develop bold multi-channel creative work reflecting the voice of Condé Nast titles for advertisers
• Direct and collaborate with multi-disciplinary creatives (art directors, designers, etc.) on each project
• Apply strategic insights to craft inventive content and partnership ideas aligned with audience data and client objectives
• Direct video and photo shoots focusing on performance and editorial quality
• Serve as primary creative client liaison for campaigns, managing feedback and maintaining creative integrity
• Lead brainstorms and contribute hands-on to proposals and presentations
• Propose solutions that fit within budget constraints
• Ensure commercial ideas balance editorial voice with advertisers while preserving brand integrity
• Help build and nurture a thriving, inclusive creative department and optimize workflows
• Deputise for the Executive Creative Director in key forums, meetings, and client pitches

Key requirements

• 10+ years as a creative lead in premium media or agency environments
• Demonstrated appreciation for subject matter and the brands Condé Nast represents
• Experience directing artists, celebrities, and creators on commercial projects
• Strong portfolio across print, digital, video, and events
• Passion for brand marketing with a sharp cultural perspective
• Skilled storyteller with strong written, visual, and verbal presentation abilities
• Extensive on-set production knowledge from pre- to post-production
• Proven success in managing creative teams and improving output/efficiency
• Creative aesthetic aligned with entertainment, fashion, luxury, and design
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize in fast-paced settings
• Ability to collaborate with writers, DPs, photographers, editors, animators, and designers
• Proficiency in Google Slides and treatment deck creation; Bonus: Adobe Creative Suite and editing software

• Culturally informed
• Highly imaginative
• Detail-oriented
• Google Slides
• treatment deck creation
• Adobe Creative Suite (bonus)

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