Art Director, Condé Nast Commercial Creative

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer.

The Role

Condé Nast is seeking a highly skilled Art Director to join its Commercial Creative Department. The role will be responsible for developing and supervising the visual layout of creative commercial projects involving Condé Nast UK brands (including Vogue, GQ, Wired, Glamour, Vanity Fair, CN Traveller, Tatler, House & Garden and World of Interiors). You'll work alongside Strategy, Production and Project Management departments to ensure that all visuals align with the brand's identity and elevate the overall creative and commercial purpose.

As an Art Director, you will work on a wide variety of commercial projects and content campaigns requiring 360 creative expertise (graphic design, photo, video, experiential, digital, print, social, etc). Reporting directly to the UK Group Creative Director, you will work on a team within the Condé Nast Commercial Creative organisation, collaborating regularly with editorial stakeholders within Condé Nast's portfolio.

The ideal candidate comes with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative art direction, expertise in graphic design, an eye for detail and leadership abilities to guide and mentor junior roles. You will be a multidimensional and conceptual creative who can bring experience and knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines and industries: travel, luxury, beauty, home, technology and auto. You're an expert in visual storytelling and will apply a distinct point of view to bold work for our advertising partners.

What will you be doing?

• Deliver innovative and relevant art direction for multi-channel campaigns, branded content and partnership activations across: print, web, social, video and events.
• Develop and lead the overall art direction and visual treatment for client pitches, campaigns and content programs.
• Manage the visual direction of cultural tentpole events in direct collaboration with respective editorial, events production and vendor teams.
• Partner with copywriters, strategists and other creative specialists on the development of conceptual and executable ideas under the direction of the senior creative director.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while creating visually compelling materials for presentations (conceptual overviews, moodboards, talent references, digital mock-ups, etc).
• Pitch creative concepts directly to clients and develop ideas that fit within the provided budgets and strategic objectives.
• Ensure Conde Nast Commercial Creative ideas authentically balance the voices of our editorial brands with those of our advertisers.
• You'll serve as a creative lead on projects to ensure productions deliver to Conde Nast and client standards/expectations.
• Nurture relationships with cross-functional teams and bring an inspiring commercial perspective when collaborating with editorial teams.

About you

• Proven art direction experience in media, fashion brands or premium creative agencies.
• Extensive on set and production knowledge for video and stills (digital and print).
• Culturally informed and passionate about travel, luxury, design and the arts, with in-depth knowledge of Condé Nast brands and strong industry relationships with photographers, directors and videographers.
• A highly imaginative conceptual thinker who generates innovative ideas, thrives on teamwork and is eager to learn from others.
• Detail-oriented and committed to creating memorable work and campaigns that meet client goals, with the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt as needed.
• Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and Google Slides, motion design and basic video editing are a plus.
• Deep understanding and enthusiasm for social platforms, especially TikTok and Instagram.
• Informed and knowledgeable about the ethical integration of AI into creative practices.
• Strong sense of design and mastery of typography, layout and colour.

Does this sound like you? Please upload your CV and portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• Access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• A range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• Dog friendly office, plus discounts and magazine subscriptions.
• Encouragement of personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub.
• Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible.