Group Creative Director at Future Publishing | London, UK | £100K/yr – £120K/yr

Group Creative Director

London, UK (Hybrid)

£100K/yr – £120K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative strategy for a multi-brand branded content business, shaping storytelling across print to emerging platforms, while building a high-performing in-house studio and aligning with sales, editorial, and marketing to win premium, multi-channel campaigns.

Own cross-channel creative strategy and audience-aligned storytelling from concept to production.
Lead a ~10-person multi-disciplinary team, maintain studio quality, and optimize workflows and resources.
Collaborate with Sales, Editorial, and Marketing to convert business challenges into compelling campaigns and winning pitches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Define and lead the creative vision for the branded content business across print, digital, video, social, experiential, and emerging platforms.
Champion innovative storytelling and creative excellence that differentiates the organisation in the marketplace.
Establish creative standards, processes, and best practices that elevate the quality and consistency of commercial work.
Ensure all branded content aligns with audience expectations while meeting advertiser objectives and protecting editorial integrity.
Lead strategic ideation for high-value RFPs, proactive opportunities, and integrated marketing campaigns.
Translate business challenges into compelling creative concepts that connect brands with audiences through authentic storytelling.
Collaborate with Sales and Commercial leadership to develop winning pitches that drive revenue growth.
Present strategic recommendations and creative concepts directly to senior clients and agency partners.
Oversee the in-house creative and design studio responsible for visual design, campaign development, presentation design, motion graphics, and creative production.
Ensure efficient workflows, resource planning, and creative quality across simultaneous projects.

Requirements

Experience in creative leadership within publishing, media, advertising, branded content, or integrated marketing.
Proven experience leading creative strategy for premium brands and multi-channel campaigns.
Experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, innovative concepts, and award-worthy creative execution.
Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills.
Experience collaborating with revenue organizations and supporting new business development.
Deep understanding of editorial content, audience engagement, and branded storytelling.
Strong operational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Leadership Competencies: Visionary creative leadership; Strategic and commercial thinking; Collaborative influence across functions; Client relationship management; Talent development and coaching; Innovation and continuous improvement; Executive presence; Data-informed decision making
Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders across Sales, Editorial, Marketing, and Partnerships.

Nice-to-have

Experience with AI-enabled creative tools
Industry recognition and awards
Experience collaborating with revenue organizations and supporting new business development