Art Director

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a art director to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the art director will be a key driver of creative projects across the brand, marketing campaigns and brand activations. You will be working on projects that range from food launches, OOH activities, social marketing campaigns, tvc’s, as well as brand partner activations and experiences. you will lead creative projects and collaborate closely with our creative director and creative team to bring brand stories to life across all touchpoints.​

As an art director you are experienced in your craft with great imagination and leadership qualities.

Storytelling and good understanding of design are essential components of creating beautiful and engaging work.​y

you will be able to leverage your extensive experience in both video and photography, you will help expand our visual style guide, defining detailed directions for imagery, video, lighting, set design, and more. You will manage the production process from start to finish with our in-house and external partner producers, working with a network of stylists, photographers, and set designers to bring innovative concepts to life. Your ability to manage multiple projects—whether large-scale strategic initiatives or detailed on-set productions—will be key to your success.

key accountabilities​le

• ad creative projects
• end to end creative journey
• conceptualization and vision: responsible for developing the overall creative concept and visual style for a project, ensuring it aligns with the brand's identity and target audience.​st
• strategic thinking

• requirements

  • innovative mindset: A creative leader with a proven track record in ideation and pushing the boundaries of briefs.​
  • excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, agencies, and freelancers ​
  • excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to challenges and find creative solutions​
  • presentation skills: ability to bring all parts of the company on a creative journey with story-telling presentations.​
  • video and photography expertise: A strong portfolio of video content for social and editorial use, complemented by a solid understanding of photography.​
  • team leadership: experience working with both small and large shoot teams, assembling the right talent for each project. Alongside stakeholder management.​
  • technical expertise: proficiency in adobe creative suite, and experience in concepting and managing content shoots.​
  • in-house/agency experience: experience in either in-house or agency environments, with a knack for commissioning and managing creative briefs with contractors.​
  • network and relationships: a well-established network of stylists, photographers, set designers, and other creative professionals.

  wok's in it for you |a

  • competitive annual salary
  • discretionary 20% bonus opportunity per year
  • hybrid working mode
  • wagamama food allowance (£200 monthly)
  • private healthcare
  • pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
  • various discount across retail, hospitality + leisure
  • family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay