Art Director (TV and Apps)

Overview

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of a world-leading technology company known for its innovation in product and design. The team is seeking a highly skilled Art Director with a passion for content and entertainment to join their London-based team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in shaping the creative vision for premium entertainment content across EMEA, developing compelling cross-content campaigns, and creating platform artwork that resonates with millions of users.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Origination:

• Lead the ideation, development, and execution of cross-content campaign concepts for digital platforms and services across EMEA.

Visual Toolkit Development:

• Create and deliver flexible, scalable brand toolkits and guidelines tailored for multiple platforms.

Platform Artwork Creation:

• Design high-impact platform visuals for premium and original content, ensuring adherence to brand standards and enhancing content discoverability.

Collaborative Partnership:

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams including Creative Directors, Designers, Motion Leads, Producers, Marketing, and Localisation teams.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise effectively with external agencies and vendors to ensure creative excellence and timely project delivery.

Creative Articulation:

• Confidently present and articulate creative concepts and design rationale to stakeholders across the business.

Brand Guardianship:

• Uphold the brand’s visual identity and maintain consistency and innovation across all deliverables.

Strategic Design Thinking:

• Develop design solutions that align with business strategy, particularly within entertainment and product marketing.

Trend Awareness:

• Stay current on design trends, cultural shifts, and industry innovations to inform and elevate the creative process.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience as an Art Director within fast-paced creative environments.

• A strong portfolio showcasing campaign ideation, design systems, visual storytelling, and toolkit development.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Deep understanding of typography, layout, branding, and visual hierarchy.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design thinking.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently under tight deadlines.

• A genuine passion for film, TV, and entertainment.

Bonus (Preferred but not Required):

• Experience with motion graphics and tools like After Effects.

• Advanced typographic and layout design skills.

• Familiarity with digital marketing trends and platform-specific creative best practices.

Position Workgroup: Creative / Product Marketing

If you are a visionary creative with a passion for entertainment and want to work with one of the most innovative teams in the world, we would love to hear from you.