Senior Art Director | London (Hybrid) | Permanent or Freelance | £80–90k
Start: March '27
Great ideas need a visual world people believe in. This role builds it.
We're working with a fast-growing London creative studio to find a Senior Art Director with a strong graphic design foundation: someone who concepts, designs and crafts the work themselves, not just directs it.
Why this studio?
- It's small, senior and growing fast, so you'll help shape the work, the team and the culture
- Strategy, creative, design and production work as one team, so the visual world you build stays intact from concept to delivery
- You'll work with global brands across campaigns, brand platforms, social, content, film and experiences
- You'll help shape the studio's design standards and develop the craft of the wider team
- They hold high standards without expecting you to burn out for them
The work
One day it's the visual world for a global campaign; the next it's a brand system, a pitch treatment or a shoot. You'll turn creative ideas into visual concepts clients get excited about, and lead the visual development of campaigns, social-first content, brand identities and creative platforms.
You'll make key visuals, layouts, treatments, moodboards and design systems yourself, partner with copywriters on first responses, and art direct photography, film and content shoots. You'll run visual workstreams from brief to delivery, keep the work consistent across owned, earned and paid channels, and mentor junior creatives.
You'll bring
- Substantial experience in a creative agency, design studio or in-house brand team
- A portfolio of beautifully executed work across branding, campaigns, social, content and film, showing where you were hands-on
- Exceptional graphic design skills and a sharp eye for typography, composition, colour and imagery
- Strong hands-on skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Experience art directing photography, film and content shoots
- The ability to partner with copywriters on ideas, not just execution, and present the work with confidence
- Experience leading significant visual workstreams and giving clear direction to designers, motion designers, retouchers and photographers
- Motion skills are a bonus but not essential
The details
Permanent at £80,000–£90,000, and the studio is also open to experienced freelancers.
Permanent hires also get an annual bonus, private healthcare, a pension, flexible working, regular socials and a dog-friendly office.
London, hybrid: 3 days in the studio (Mon, Wed, Thu).
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Senior Art Director employer: RC&A
Join a dynamic Creative Content Agency in London that values creativity, collaboration, and craft. As a Senior Art Director, you'll not only lead the visual direction of integrated campaigns but also have the chance to mentor fellow designers and shape the agency's creative culture. With a focus on real responsibility and the opportunity to work across diverse sectors, this role offers a unique environment for professional growth and the chance to produce outstanding work.
