Senior Lead Creative

Job Description Overview

We are a multi‑discipline, talented team of over eighty people, including UX/UI designers, graphic designers, animators, visualisers, real‑time and web developers across the globe. By harnessing outstanding, innovative, and creative talent, we transform the way our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects. People join our in‑house agency to work on an exhilarating scope of projects while having a positive impact on the world.

We are looking for a leader to inspire the team, drive strategic design, and ensure the delivery of fresh, cross‑disciplinary work.

• Lead and oversee the creative development and execution of multi‑channel projects from concept to final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Creative to align work with the broader creative vision and strategy.
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers and other team members, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Present creative concepts and executions to internal stakeholders and confidently communicate design rationale.
• Creatively lead project teams’ approach and direction.
• Support the management of design resources across technical projects to promote best design practices.
• Communicate with new and existing clients to maintain an agency‑level of design and technical support.
• Review scoping documents to ensure clients receive great value and high‑quality design and creative work.
• Select and challenge project teams, ensuring projects are design‑led.
• Be hands‑on with mixed‑discipline projects and able to jump in to give creative guidance and support when needed.
• Regularly communicate with Company Directors and Technical Leads to inform business decisions.
• Help develop future work pipelines through client engagement, spotting opportunities and maximising potential.

• Passion for design and digital technology with an outstanding eye for detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
• Previous experience working in large‑scale mixed‑discipline projects.
• Proficient in creative software tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• UX/UI Design – desirable.
• Team player, able to build excellent client relationships through thought leadership, creativity and proactive/reactive problem solving.
• Strong conceptual thinker and visual storyteller with refined design aesthetic.
• Advanced skills in branding, layout, typography and digital design.
• Natural leadership abilities, with experience managing creatives and guiding projects.
• Confident communicator and presenter, able to sell ideas and provide constructive feedback.
• Highly organised, capable of juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities are provided. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances support a healthy work‑life balance.

Security clearance may be required; offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

We are an Equal‑Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. All backgrounds, cultures and abilities are welcome.