Creative Design Lead

Overview

Take full creative ownership for elite athletes, shaping their personal brands, merchandise, campaigns, and digital presence. Lead bold ideas in a fast-paced environment and deliver world-class creative that resonates globally.

• Own and uphold exceptional creative standards across all studio output.
• Lead concept development across apparel, design, social, marketing and print.
• Develop visual identities, graphic systems and creative direction for athlete brands.
• Ensure all creative work is visually outstanding, strategically aligned and commercially effective.
• Lead art direction for campaigns, including photography and film shoots where required.
• Mentor a small in-house team, scaling with freelancers when needed.
• Research and apply emerging trends in fashion, culture and design to keep creative output ahead of the curve.

• 6+ years' experience in a design role.
• Proven experience managing projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across branding, product and campaign work.
• Confident working across multiple design styles and disciplines.
• Exceptional eye for detail, typography and colour.
• Interest in motor sport or experience working with athletes or sports organisations desirable.
• Interest in fashion and streetwear culture advantageous.

• £60k per annum
• 20 days' annual leave plus minimum 5 days over Christmas and New Year
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Days in lieu for weekend work when required
• Budget for personal training and development

Location:

London, 4 days in the office

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Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.

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