This is an exciting opportunity to influence the creative direction of a global in-house agency, lead high-profile national and international projects, and help develop innovative creative solutions that deliver meaningful engagement and measurable business outcomes., As Principal Creative, you will provide strategic and creative leadership across a growing portfolio of high-profile national and global accounts. You will develop compelling narratives, impactful campaigns and strong conceptual design solutions that support client objectives and deliver tangible business value. Working closely with fellow Principals and the wider leadership team, you will help define creative direction, drive innovation and identify opportunities for business growth. You will confidently lead client conversations, pitches and presentations, translating complex ideas into clear, engaging and memorable creative experiences. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading complex creative projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Developing creative strategies, campaign concepts and project briefs
- Meeting clients to understand their goals and bring their ideas to life
- Pitching creative solutions to clients, senior stakeholders and project teams
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and develop the future work pipeline
- Challenging established thinking and improving creative processes, quality and delivery
- Tracking campaign performance and adapting strategies where required
- Mentoring and developing creative talent at every level
- Encouraging ownership, autonomy, accountability and knowledge sharing
- Contributing to business development, digital innovation and the future direction of Creative Design
Are you an experienced Principal Creative with the strategic vision to shape outstanding campaigns, inspire multidisciplinary teams and transform complex ideas into compelling stories?, You will be an experienced, results-driven creative leader who can balance long-term strategic vision with immediate client and business needs. You will be comfortable taking the initiative, challenging ideas constructively and inspiring others to deliver their best work.
You will bring:
- An original portfolio demonstrating strong design skills across varied projects
- Experience developing compelling narratives, campaign concepts and creative strategies
- The confidence to pitch ideas and solutions to clients and senior stakeholders
- Proven experience leading and motivating multidisciplinary creative teams
- Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to developing creative talent
- Commercial awareness, including experience quoting and scoping multidisciplinary projects
- Strong knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Excellent layout and typography skills
- Awareness of emerging technologies and market trends
- Strong knowledge of AI tools and how they can enhance creative delivery
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills
- A collaborative, approachable style and a genuine passion for design
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, connecting people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems.
You will join Creative Design, AtkinsRéalis' in-house creative and digital agency. Its global multidisciplinary team of more than 80 professionals includes creatives, UX/UI designers, animators, visualisers, real-time specialists and web developers. Together, the team combines creative, digital and technical expertise to bring ideas to life and change how clients communicate, connect and engage with their projects.
You will have the opportunity to shape and elevate the creative offering of a growing global team while working on innovative, high-profile projects. You will also benefit from:
- A competitive salary of up to £55,000
- Flexible holiday allowances, with the option to buy and sell annual leave
- Medical and dental insurance
- Workplace and wellbeing benefits
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gymflex
- Season ticket load
- Discounts on a range of products and services
This position may require security clearance, with any offer dependent on obtaining the relevant level. Where applicable, this will be discussed during the interview process. Candidates should not include details of current or previously held security clearance in their CV, application or conversations relating to the role.
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