Creative Director in Leeds

Creative Director in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create stunning video and motion graphics, graphic design, and social-first campaigns.
  • Company: Exciting gaming specialist creative agency with a passion for innovation.
  • Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and a vibrant team culture.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn from industry leaders.
  • Why this job: Join a team of gamers and unleash your creativity in the gaming industry.
  • Qualifications: Strong design skills, creative ideation, and a love for gaming.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Do you love video games? Are you extraordinarily blessed in the creative department? This video gaming specialist creative agency seeks a creative unicorn to join us.

We’re looking for an experienced multi-disciplinary creative. A generalist. A jack-of-all-trades who’s also pretty darned good at many of them. Some of the most important skills that we’re looking for are:

  • The ability to dream up amazing video and motion graphics concepts
  • Create impactful graphic and web design work
  • Social-first concepts and campaigns
  • Come up with compelling creative ideas
  • Be a self-starting bar-raiser

We want somebody who can take ownership of creative projects and pitch their ideas, while staying in control and communicating well with clients and colleagues through all stages of the creative process, and being responsible for the quality of their creative output. The more hands-on you are, the better, but you’ll have a team of experts around you to support your creative fancy.

If you have any of the following skills then they could be put to good use:

  • Creative ideation
  • Videography
  • Video editing
  • Graphic and web design
  • Motion graphics
  • Production and project management
  • Social media content creation
  • Copywriting

We want somebody who’s into video games, gaming culture and who enjoys creating impactful and memorable stuff. We want a self-starter who can take the initiative. For a Creative Director-level role, we’ll be looking for somebody who’s been around a bit.

On the skills front, it’s going to look something like this:

Required:

  • Creative ideation excellence
  • Strong design skills
  • Great communication and presentation skills, both client-facing and among your colleagues
  • An interest in and knowledge of producing video content
  • A love for gaming
  • Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and Illustrator) fluency
  • Attention to detail

Desired:

  • Ability to direct and produce video content (particularly social-first content and video game trailers)
  • Team leadership experience
  • Motion graphics experience
  • Social media nous

Location: On-site at our Leeds city centre office, Hybrid or Remote, it’s completely up to you.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

Other Things is a fresh new Leeds and remote-based video gaming specialist creative agency, established in 2019. We produce a lot of game trailers, website and app builds, video content, design and brand work and all sorts of other creative bits in-between, for some of the world’s biggest brands. Our mission is to work with the biggest and most prestigious names in the industry to produce high quality creative work.

How do I apply? Send your CV, portfolio and a few words about why you’re the person for the job.

Creative Director in Leeds employer: Other Things

At Other Things, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative creative agency that thrives in the gaming and entertainment sectors. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and accountability, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects for renowned gaming brands. With a flexible remote working arrangement and a focus on operational excellence, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

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Contact Details:

Other Things Recruitment Team

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