Art Director in Leeds

Job Description

At evoke, we’re redefining creative production for an AI‑first world. As an Art Director, you’ll sit at the heart of campaign creation, transforming bold ideas into high‑impact visual experiences that scale across every channel. Working within our multi‑disciplinary Creative Studio, you’ll shape the look, feel and execution of campaigns for leading brands including William Hill, 888 and Mr Green. This hands‑on role combines creative craft with cutting‑edge AI tools – you’ll produce the master assets that define campaigns, from visual identity systems through to video, motion and social content, ensuring every output is visually compelling, scalable and production‑ready. This role is available in Leeds and London.

Responsibilities

• Translate campaign concepts into compelling visual, motion and video executions across multiple channels including TV, digital, social, retail and performance
• Develop and define campaign visual identities, including design systems, typography, colour, layout and motion language
• Create master “hero” assets (key visuals, campaign video, motion and core social content) that establish the creative foundation for all campaign outputs
• Produce multi‑format concept and production assets, including storyboards, visual treatments, animation tests and video content
• Use AI tools to support concept development, visual exploration, motion references and rapid creative prototyping
• Collaborate closely with Creative Leads to refine ideas through visual storytelling and experimentation and provide visual guidance and feedback to designers, motion artists and production teams to maintain creative consistency and quality
• Ensure all assets are high‑quality, on‑brand, production‑ready and technically accurate
• Support the wider studio by creating assets that can be adapted and scaled efficiently across channels, formats and markets

Qualifications

• Excellent portfolio demonstrating integrated campaign work across visual design, video and motion, including development of campaign visual identities and hero assets
• Proven experience as an Art Director, Senior/Lead Designer, Motion Designer or similar, with a strong multi‑disciplinary skillset across design, video, motion and storytelling
• Expertise in visual craft and systems, including typography, layout, design systems and motion, with the ability to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready assets
• Experience using (or strong interest in) AI‑driven creative tools, with the ability to collaborate effectively in fast‑paced, cross‑functional teams and adapt to feedback

Benefits

• Family Support: Industry‑leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off for caring responsibilities
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high‑street retailers
• Financial: Competitive salary, pension and bonus schemes
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to support mental health and financial education, gym discounts and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Hybrid working: Up to 80% remote with 20% office time for collaboration
• Healthcare: Comprehensive benefits or a cash alternative to support your health and well‑being
• Pension package, income protection and life assurance to safeguard your financial future

About evoke

We’re a business that embraces change and progress, backed by big‑name brands such as William Hill, 888 and Mr Green. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility and a devotion to protecting our customers while they play.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.