Head of Creative

My client (Global Fintech Company) is looking for a head of creative to join on an interim 3 month contract. This is an exciting time to join as the business has just gone through a re-brand.

This role is ideally starting on the 2nd February, with interviews going ahead next week.

Hybrid working: 3 days on-site Central London 2 days remote

Day rate:
Between £600-£650 depending on exp. This role is inside IR35 so please only apply if you can go through an Umbrella company.

Summary:

You will be be responsible for leading growth and overseeing the creative studio team alongside the studio manager.

This rough is predominantly leadership/direction and less hands on creative as you continue to support in scaling the business. This role is fast-paced and the client is ideally looking for candidates with in-house experience.

You’ll be reporting straight into the Marketing & Growth Director.

• Lead and inspire a group of creatives including copywriters, designers, motion designers and web editors
• Build and inspire best in class creative across key growth channels as well as mid funnel activation (social, content, brand & product marketing)
• Work with the Acquisition team to interpret and implement creative learnings on a continual cycle to drive growth through creative optimisation
• Run the studio as an internal agency that responds to creative briefs from the UK&I marketing teams and partner functions
• Have a sharp eye for talent – this role will continue to nurture & grow a positive studio culture
• Understand & implement strategy to ensure all ideas are aligned
• Work with Marketing Operations Manager to project plan and forecast resource, and build efficient creative processes
• Articulate complex ideas in a concise and effective way – both to consumers and to internal stakeholders
• Continually raise the bar for creative excellence and creative innovation
• Support the development of external creative agency relationships

• 10+ years' experience as a creative director or related position with a brand
• Track record of creative directly contributing to brand and commercial growth
• Experience building and overseeing marketing campaigns
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills quickly
• Must be dependable, positive, open-minded able to clearly communicate verbally and visually
• Must be an expert in Figma, nice to have motion experience
• Ability to inspire but also lead hands-on work
• Comfortable working in an experimental and extremely fast paced environment