PURPOSE OF ROLE

Creation Group is a fast-growing, forward-thinking and full-service brand experience group. We are seeking a progressive, multidisciplinary creative leader to join our expanding team. This individual will play a defining role in shaping the future of our creative output. As Head of Design, you will lead, build, and inspire our creative team, taking ownership of the end-to-end creative process.

Reporting to the COO, you will steer both the company and our clients toward creative success. You will bring a strong understanding of the pace and complexity of agency life, along with a proven track record of scaling and developing high-performing creative teams.

Operating in this fast paced environment, this leadership role requires both strategic oversight and a willingness to remain ‘on the tools’ when needed.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Creative

Providing well-rounded 3D (modelling and rendering) design, art direction & inspiration to the team to ensure the successful execution of each project.
Lead the design direction and visualization of pitch work, collaborating closely with Production and Client Services to deliver innovative, impactful creative proposals.
Developing and maintaining a consistent way of working, design flow and identity to the Studio’s creative out and technical output, upholding the creative standards across all deliverables – digital, scenic, presentation, print and beyond – ensuring consistency, quality, and a distinctive aesthetic across both company and client work.
Elevate overall creative quality by reviewing and approving final output, evaluating project success, and refining future creative strategies and design processes.

Studio

Driving the continued growth and evolution of the Creative Studio by attracting, developing, and expanding a high-performing network of full-time and freelance talent.
Proactively fostering talent and mentoring the Studio team, ensuring the team develop and grow as creative professionals and the Studio culture is maintained – you will be a clear leader of people and manager of workflows and ideas.
Building strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Production, and other internal teams with a focus on operation efficiency as well as maximal creativity.
Working closely with the Studio Coordinator, oversee resource planning and team allocation across all projects.
Manage the creative department budget, ensuring all design projects and concepts are delivered efficiently and within financial scope.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At least 7+ years experience in the creative industries, ideally both as a hands-on multidisciplined creative (3D visualization biased) and as a leader.
You’ll ideally have experiential and live event agency experience – particularly useful if it’s an agency with integrated inhouse production services.
Strong technical skills with a grounding in 3D spatial design and rendering but with strong understanding of graphic design, brand tool kitting and visual identity, basic construction methodology and wider presentation building skills.
Proven track record in leading commercial as well as creative client facing meetings
Commercial acumen both at a project and departmental level.
Knowledge of the wet-trade, music festival and wider brand experience industries
A curious, technically minded thinker with the desire to challenge and push boundaries staying attuned to global trends and shifts.
Have a mature, positive and intuitive personality.
Be an influential and persuasive leader, both within the team and externally.
Bring an unwavering sense of ambition, drive, energy, and optimism to every challenge.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary based on experience
Annual Bonus Scheme based on Company and personal performance
Comprehensive Private Health cover with WPA after 3 month probation. Possibility of adding family members at discounted premiums after successful completion of probationary period.
Pension contributions
28 days (including Bank Holidays) holidays, that will increase by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 38 days
Enhanced Parental, Family and Special Leave
Macbook and IT equipment/ancillaries as required

Creation Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and cover letter to: jobs@creation-group.com

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Job Ref: CG1