Working alongside other Creative Directors, this senior leadership role shares responsibility for the Creative Team, blending high-level project oversight with dedicated mentoring and management. The role suits a leader from a high-performing creative environment who brings a keen design eye alongside a deep understanding of conceptual sprints, motion languages, 2D and 3D animation pipelines, and toolkits.
Responsibilities
Search for strategic insights
Help shape conceptual thinking, design and motion direction
Handle client communication
Lead meetings
Mentor and conduct 1:1 sessions
Encourage ongoing skills and career development for the team
Build and nurture client relationships
Oversee projects with beauty and intent, ensuring they always work beautifully
Deliver high-quality motion design projects on a range of briefs for progressive brands around the world
Oversee the studio’s creative output to ensure all projects consistently raise the bar and meet high standards
Collaborate with the team to produce exceptional and intentional work while continually exploring new techniques and creative challenges
Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to set the studio’s future creative vision, align with business needs, and identify areas for growth
Co-manage the Creative Team by mentoring Team Leads and providing constructive guidance to all members when needed
Support team development by identifying skill gaps, writing job descriptions, conducting bi-annual appraisals, and interviewing candidates
Cultivate lasting client partnerships that reinforce Art&Graft’s reputation as a top-tier professional creative studio
Guide the team in preparing presentation decks and serve as a senior creative voice in all client meetings
Advise Team Leads and the Production Team on project scheduling to ensure alignment with client requirements
Champion internal initiatives like Masterclasses and Spark Sessions to broaden the team’s creative horizons and help attract new projects
Act as an external ambassador for the studio by speaking at industry events, joining panels, and reviewing portfolios
Maintain quality control over Art&Graft’s external communications on all platforms to reflect high standards
Requirements
Natural leader with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to inspire, motivate, and foster a highly collaborative team environment
Flexible, humble, and proactive
Positive can-do attitude and the ability to always find a way forward
Extensive industry experience of design and motion for brands
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
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New jobs added daily
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Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Strong aesthetic and technical know-how to set the benchmark for quality
Highly capable of driving projects forward
Ability to get the best from a talented creative team
Role model who can actively help set and maintain a positive, thriving creative culture within the studio
Adaptable and style-agnostic creative direction skills that can flex to suit diverse project briefs
Accountable and organized, managing multiple priorities effectively and taking full ownership to ensure on-time delivery
Business-minded by nature, ensuring all creative ambitions align perfectly with the broader strategic goals and commercial needs of the studio
Dedicated to continuous personal development, proactively keeping up with the latest industry trends, tools, and software
Deeply thoughtful about the big picture, understanding how the team’s work fits into the wider realities of the business as a whole
Calm under pressure, maintaining focus and composure during challenging situations to ensure smooth deliveries and keep team morale high
Enthusiastic about mentorship, committed to guiding the ongoing growth of team members, strengthening their skills, and building their confidence
Benefits
Company pension contribution
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Holiday loyalty reward scheme
Flexible working policy
Additional time off between Christmas & New Year
Optional Work From Home Fridays
Work From Anywhere Week (5 days per year working anywhere)
Team breakfasts every Monday
Wonderful work environment in a beautiful Bankside studio
Open team dialogue
Continuous learning, career planning and bi-annual appraisals
Regular team skillshares, masterclasses & mentoring
Individual Development Allowance for events, courses and training
Regular In The Making studio talks
Cycle to Work scheme
Regular team away days and studio socials
Better Bankside access for free courses and local discounts
Friendly, close-knit and supportive team
Important Details
Schedule: full-time, on-site
Contract: permanent
Start date: ASAP
Closing Date: 31st October 2026
About the Company
Art&Graft is committed to creating a truly inclusive culture to foster an environment where everyone experiences a sense of belonging and career progression. They believe in the power of co-creation and work closely with global brands and in-house creative teams from their Bankside studio in London.
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