Head of Creative & Design - #1775500

*Job title: Head of Creative & Design

*Salary type: £70k-£80k

*Job type: Permanent Position

*Location: Hybrid London (In the office Mon-Thu days in office, Fridays working from home)

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Creative and Design to lead our creative vision across two distinctive beauty brands. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic creative direction with hands-on team management, requiring someone who can balance high-level brand stewardship with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Brand Leadership

• Develop and maintain strong brand identity and creative direction across both brands
• Direct photoshoots and creative campaigns, with photography skills an advantage
• Establish and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints
• Collaborate closely with founders on creative storytelling and brand vision
• Oversee creative output across all channels including POS, website, packaging, and advertising

Team Management & Operations

• Lead and inspire a team of 4 creative professionals including Senior Designer and Mid-Weight Designers
• Implement effective traffic management systems to prioritise and delegate workload
• Manage resource allocation across multiple brand requirements and competing priorities
• Foster a collaborative environment that drives creative excellence
• Utilise project management tools to ensure efficient workflow and delivery

Strategic Oversight

• Balance creative ambition with commercial objectives
• Work closely with founders and senior stakeholders on strategic creative decisions
• Ensure creative output aligns with brand positioning in the competitive beauty landscape
• Drive innovation while maintaining brand integrity across both portfolios

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven track record in senior creative leadership roles with team management experience
• Demonstrable experience in traffic management and resource allocation
• Background working in founder-led environments with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing creative output across multiple brands or product lines
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction and brand development

Preferred Background

• Beauty or luxury skincare industry experience highly desirable
• In-house brand experience preferred
• Familiarity with competitive beauty landscape
• Experience directing photoshoots and creative campaigns

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Figma for design collaboration
• Project management tools experience (Asana or similar)
• Understanding of packaging design and artwork production

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, founder-led environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Creative vision balanced with commercial awareness
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to inspire teams

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position: Monday to Thursday in office (4 days), Friday flexible
• Central London location
• Available to start in October
• Reporting directly to senior leadership team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £70,000 - £80,000
• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of two growing beauty brands
• Direct collaboration with founders and senior leadership
• Creative freedom within a commercially successful environment
• Career progression opportunities within expanding beauty portfolio

Application Process

Stage 1: Initial video interview to discuss experience and creative approach Stage 2: In-person office visit with portfolio presentation to HR Director, Founder, and Brand MD

To apply for this Head of Creative & Design position in London, please send you CV and portfolio to [email protected]

*Due to the high volume of responses, if you have not received a response in 48 hours please take it that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. Our client won't be able to sponsor, so please bear this in mind ahead of applying.

We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work.