Creative LeadLocation: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-month FTC
Salary: c.£70K
OverviewWe’re looking for a Creative Lead to drive and elevate creative output across a dynamic, fast-paced environment spanning brand, digital, and immersive experiences.
This role sits at the intersection of creative, commercial, and delivery - leading a small team to produce high-quality, innovative work that not only looks great but performs.
You’ll act as a key bridge between creative, sales, and marketing, ensuring ideas are both ambitious and executable.
Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Leadership
*Lead creative output across campaigns, content, and experiential activations
*Drive concept development for brand partnerships and commercial projects
*Ensure all work is delivered to a high creative standard, with consistency across touchpoints
Commercial Collaboration
*Partner closely with commercial and sales teams to respond to briefs
*Translate client needs into compelling, insight-led creative ideas
*Balance creative ambition with feasibility, scalability, and budget considerations
*Support pitches and presentations at a senior level
Team Management
*Lead, mentor, and develop a small in-house creative team
*Manage freelancers and external partners where needed
*Oversee workflow, prioritisation, and resource allocation
Stakeholder Management
*Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, commercial, and production teams
*Act as a key creative voice internally and externally
*Build strong working relationships with clients and partners
Operational & Delivery Focus
*Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
*Support efficient creative processes from briefing through to delivery
*Contribute to improving workflows, tools, and ways of working
Key Skills & Experience*Proven experience leading creative projects or teams within an agency or similar environment
*Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, commercially effective work
*Experience across brand, digital, content, or experiential projects
*Ability to translate briefs into clear, compelling creative responses
*Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills
*Commercial awareness, with an understanding of budgets and delivery constraints
*Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (design, motion, content, etc.)
Profile*Creative thinker with a commercial mindset
*Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused
*Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
*Equally confident shaping ideas and ensuring they are delivered
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