Creative Design Lead, B-Hive

Creative Design Lead, The B-Hive

Location:

Nottingham or London

Contract:

Permanent
Closing Date: 28th September 2026
Recruitment Partner:
Olivia Wilson

The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognisable brands in the beauty industry, including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand. We combine the capabilities of an external creative and production agency with the speed, flexibility and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house team, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Creative Design Lead to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional conceptual and visual design skills, a strong understanding of brand identity and the ability to develop compelling campaign ideas that work across multiple platforms. This role requires someone who is both strategic and imaginative, with the design expertise to translate marketing objectives and customer insight into distinctive creative concepts, visual worlds and beautifully crafted executions.

• Develop big creative ideas that can scale across channels and live beyond an individual execution.
• Lead the early conceptual development of priority briefs, working closely with the Copy Lead, Strategy and other creative specialists to turn strategic thinking and customer insight into distinctive campaign ideas.
• Interrogate and strengthen briefs, identifying the core creative problem and establishing a clear proposition before moving into design development.
• Create compelling campaign concepts, visual worlds and design executions that can scale across digital advertising, film, print, social media, CRM, retail and other customer touchpoints.
• Ensure ideas are channel-neutral at their core, with the potential to translate effectively across different platforms, formats and customer experiences.
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, strategists and other creative specialists to deliver cohesive and impactful campaigns.
• Lead and evaluate the visual direction of multiple projects, ensuring consistently high standards of design, craft and brand expression.
• Provide clear art direction and constructive feedback to designers and other creative team members.
• Present and sell creative thinking to senior clients and stakeholders, responding constructively to feedback while protecting the strength and integrity of the idea.
• Stay informed about developments in design, culture, technology and competitor activity to ensure the work remains relevant, distinctive and fresh.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate actively in creative reviews and feedback sessions, championing the quality and effectiveness of the work.

• A bachelor’s degree in design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as a senior designer, design lead or art director within an advertising, marketing or creative environment, either agency-side or in-house.
• A strong integrated campaign portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and high-quality design across a range of brands, audiences and platforms.
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour, imagery, brand identity and art direction.
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing a large and diverse multidisciplinary creative team.
• Strong line management experience, including setting objectives, providing constructive feedback, supporting career development and managing performance.
• The ability to interrogate briefs, understand the underlying strategic or customer…