At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative team to produce stunning multimedia assets for iconic artists.
- Company: Join Warner Music, a leader in the music and entertainment industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative freedom, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment perfect for innovative thinkers passionate about music.
- Why this job: Shape the future of music marketing while working with top-tier talent.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in multimedia design and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
The Creative Director will spearhead the creative direction and execution of visual media supporting Warner Music's iconic global catalogue artists.
They will own and lead the global creative output for the Catalogue team, delivering best-in-class multimedia assets across social, digital, CRM and campaign marketing.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced designer who can set creative standards and contribute to design work where needed.
They will manage and develop a team of multimedia designers, with responsibility for workflow management, quality control, and performance.
They will also provide strategic leadership across social‑first content and platform innovation.
The successful candidate will own creative processes, intake systems, and prioritisation frameworks, ensuring efficient delivery across time zones without compromising quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a cross‑territory team of multimedia designers and creatives.
- Shape the global creative department, setting standards, processes, culture and building a best‑in‑class in‑house production function.
- Stay hands‑on creatively, providing design work on high‑profile campaigns and complex briefs.
- Drive creative excellence, giving specific, targeted feedback and guiding principles to elevate design and editing while balancing performance goals.
- Develop and optimise repeatable storytelling formats.
- Build efficient workflows, processes, intake and prioritisation at scale.
Qualifications
- Senior multimedia designer and creative with hands‑on experience across social, digital and campaign creative.
- Audience empathy for subtle tone and format considerations.
- Confident people leader who can develop designers and innovate creative.
- Highly organised, process‑driven with experience building workflows, managing multiple projects and balancing quality with speed.
- Thrives in fast‑moving ambiguous environments and can build teams and systems from scratch.
- Collaborative, calm under pressure, confident working with senior stakeholders.
- Preferred Experience
- Experience in music, entertainment or culture‑led brands with strong fan behaviour and platform trend understanding.
- Background in social‑first content strategy and instinct for what performs across Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube and emerging platforms.
- Experience managing external agencies or freelancers and holding them to high creative standards.
- Curiosity for new formats, tools and creative technology.
EEO Statement
We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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Creative Director in City of Westminster employer: Warner Music INC
Warner Music INC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of the music industry. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and innovation, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Located in a vibrant environment, we also offer competitive benefits and a unique chance to be part of a leading company that shapes the future of music and merchandise.
