Art Director

Do you have proven experience leading art direction and visual development for photography and branded assets across multiple channels?

Can you concept, plan, and execute high-impact photo shoots, ensuring creative vision is delivered to the highest standard?

Are you able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain brand consistency and drive visual storytelling across packaging, ecommerce, and digital marketing?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a global market leading Consumer Electronic brand, on the search for a Art Director. This is a full-time contract position which is hybrid, based in London.

As Art Director you will be responsible for branding, packaging, and ecommerce — someone who not only knows how to bring a brand to life visually but also understands how that brand needs to be perceived across physical and digital touchpoints. In this mid–senior level role, you’ll own the visual development of branded assets, with a particular focus on art direction for photo shoots (especially food or product-centric), as well as the creation of high-impact imagery for use across packaging, ecommerce, and digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the visual development and art direction for product photography, lifestyle shoots, and branded assets across all channels
• Concept, plan, and execute photo shoots from idea to on-set direction and final asset delivery
• Collaborate closely with photographers and stylists to ensure the creative vision is executed to the highest standard
• Partner with packaging, digital, and marketing teams to align imagery with broader brand and business goals
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all content and channels
• Contribute to ideation and visual storytelling for new product launches, campaigns, and initiatives

What are we looking for?

• 5–8+ years of experience in art direction, brand design, or visual content creation
• Proven experience art directing photo shoots, with strong preference for food, lifestyle, or product photography
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual storytelling, and photography-driven design
• Ability to develop and communicate clear creative direction to photographers, stylists, and creative teams
• Deep appreciation for craft, lighting, composition, and the details that elevate an image
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional partners
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Figma or equivalent tools
• Experience with asset organization, usage rights, and creative production workflows is a plus

Competitive salary + benefits.

Please contact Lewis Millican for further information.