Annual Salary: £65-85,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Near Knaresborough, Harrogate
Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
Join one of Reed’s long standing clients, a dynamic northern-based creative agency in this brand-new role as an Art Director. The team is expanding due to continued business growth, offering the opportunity to lead the creative direction of integrated online and offline campaigns for a premium consumer brand.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping brand storytelling, delivering standout creative, and working across multiple touchpoints in a fast paced agency environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
Lead the development and execution of creative concepts across campaigns, marketing materials, and digital platforms.
Oversee visual style, imagery, and overall creative direction for projects.
Collaborate with in-house stakeholders, external suppliers, and the customer to deliver cohesive campaigns.
Manage and mentor our team of creative professionals.
Review and approve key visuals and social media campaign assets to ensure quality and consistency.
Present concepts and strategies to the client and our Creative Director.
Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain innovative output.
Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and messaging.
Help manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience as an Art Director or in a senior creative role.
Strong portfolio showcasing creative leadership and design expertise.
Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Excellent understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Proven ability to adapt and learn existing customer brand styles and creative output.
Strategic thinking with a strong attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Typically 5+ years of experience in design/creative roles, with leadership experience preferred.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on varied and creative projects.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Clear progression and development opportunities.
Generous holiday scheme.
MAC Laptop
Pension scheme.
Free parking and electric car points.
If this sounds of interest, please don’t hesitate in applying as the client is happy to move quickly.