Brilliant opportunity for a social first Art Director to join highly respected creative agency

This London-based creative collective is independently owned by its employees and places collaboration at the heart of everything it does. The team blends strategic thinking with imaginative storytelling to produce brand work that feels culturally relevant, socially attuned, and beautifully crafted down to the smallest detail. Guided by a commitment to positive impact, they balance commercial creativity with a strong sense of responsibility, creating an environment where respect, shared ownership, and purposeful ideas shape both the work and the workplace.

The Role

As an Art Director (Always On Social), you’ll be:

• Leading a small, dynamic hub of social creatives, facilitating brainstorms and reviewing content concepts for a major global beauty brand.
• Partnering with strategists to develop culturally relevant, insight-led ideas that excite clients and audiences alike.
• Presenting ideas directly to clients, earning their trust with your vision and creative expertise.
• Taking a hands-on role in content creation – from reference sourcing and storyboarding to editing and post-production.
• Applying platform-specific knowledge to deliver work that is social-first, slick and trend-savvy.
• Mentoring and motivating junior creatives, helping to elevate the team’s creative output.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be:

• Experienced: 3+ years as a Social Creative or Art Director.
• Immersed in social culture: with a finger firmly on the pulse of trends, insights, and brand storytelling.
• Ideas-driven: excited by insights that spark bold, scroll-stopping content.
• Client-ready: confident in presenting and selling in ideas to senior stakeholders.
• A natural mentor: keen to inspire and guide junior creatives.
• Team-orientated: happy to attend shoots, collaborate in person, and contribute to the vibrant office culture.

The Benefits

This position offers more than just a role – they offer an environment to thrive in:

• Flexible hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the London office)
• Beautiful, dog-friendly workspace with access to local cultural events and exhibitions.
• Regular team lunches, drinks, and a genuinely supportive team culture.
• The chance to work on global beauty and lifestyle brands at the forefront of social innovation.