Creative Director – Photography & Media

Manchester, UK (Unknown)

£5K/mo – £12K/moSenior LevelPermanent

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual content engine with end-to-end responsibility for brand photography, videography, and media output that drives campaigns and stays on brand.

  • Team & Tools: Build and guide the visual content team using industry-standard editing tools to deliver on-brand media at pace.
  • Production & Quality: Own shoots from planning to publish, approving edits and ensuring copyright compliance.
  • Portfolio & Impact: Align visuals with marketing objectives and platform requirements to influence campaign outcomes.

Job Description

Oversee the visual content engine for the brand, guiding concept to publish across photography, videography and media projects while keeping visuals consistent and on schedule.

  • Creative direction: Develop and implement photography and media concepts that align with brand objectives.
  • Team leadership: Lead and inspire a team of photographers, videographers, and media specialists to produce high quality visual content.
  • Production management: Oversee all aspects of photo shoots, video recordings, and media production processes from planning to execution.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with marketing, branding, and content teams to ensure visual consistency across platforms.
  • Resource management: Manage the creative budget, schedules, and resources to meet project deadlines.
  • Industry insight: Stay ahead of trends and new techniques in photography and media production.
  • Quality assurance: Review and approve final edits of photographs and videos before publication.
  • Vendor coordination: Coordinate with external vendors or agencies for specialised projects or equipment procurement.
  • Compliance: Ensure all media content complies with copyright laws, licensing, and organisational policies.