Average Creative Manager salary in the UK

We are working with a leading creative content / branding agency based in London. They have a really exciting opportunity for a Creative Director to join their creative team based in London. They work with a great range of premium lifestyle, fashion, retail brands and due to expansion looking to growth their management team.The opportunity...The role works closely with the Group Creative Director to lead and manage a department of 20+ creatives, including ACDs, Art Directors and Designer. So strong line management skills are essential, along with a proven ability to nurture a positive and collaborative team culture. You will have a portfolio showcasing contemporary culture and experience working with premium lifestyle retail brands. You will have hands-on skills and when needed roll up your sleeves with the tean to deliver projects smoothly. You will excel at executing creative strategy across OOH, social, art direction, shoots, digital, activations and events across multi-channel platforms. Positive and collaborative relationships with other studio departments across Strategy, Client Service and Production are also essential to the success of this role.Working with third-party partners is central, so experience in production and directing shoots is vital. You will have a calm, balanced approach under pressure, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly and successfully. We are looking for a Creative Director with a positive attitude, nurturing spirit, and unique perspective to enhance and develop the team and output. Key Responsibilities and skills required Deliver clear direction and a compelling vision, creating exceptional concepts that inspire our team and excite clients. Oversee the creative team's work, performance, and growth, being a positive influence.Pitch ideas and campaigns to existing and potential clients, ensuring impactful work that aligns with brand guideline while managing strong client relationships.Champion the agency ethos in daily operations, team meetings, industry events, client interactions, and new business ventures.Clear honest communication with every team member, regardless of role, is vital. the agency thrives on collaboration and bringing everyone along for the journey.Proven background in working with premium lifestyle retail /fashion brands. Please send CV and portfolio stating your salary expectations. Creative Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

We have partnered with a creative event and brand experience agency who have a fantastic new role. They are looking for a Creative Production Director to join their design studio. Projects range from events, to photoshoots, to activations and packaging toolkits they work with big brand names. Offices are in London, this position is studio based with some hybrid working. THE ROLEThe Creative Production Director will report into the senior leadership team and be responsible for the smooth running of a large number of projects and activations within the agency. The CPD will lead on day-to-day management of their team, being accountable for their performance and providing them with learning and development opportunities. You will manage various client teams, including senior level clients and directors, often leading on meetings with support from wider team. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leading and producing large-scale projects and activations within the agencyLeading and inspiring the team to ensure projects are delivered successfully on time and on budget from pitch to wrap stage.Signing off on project timelines, proposals, budgets and recons, on projects under £100kManaging the teams' workload; ensuring projects are evenly distributed, and that each member is getting the chance to take on new challenges whilst being supported.Supervising relevant project workflow management (CRM/Asana/Timesheets.)Supervising client communication throughout the projectResponsible for management of all suppliers, including cost negotiationsOnsite management (UK and sometimes abroad) when requiredMaking senior decisions on client accountsLine management of a project team feeding in on their goal setting, appraisals, training and developmentExpert training and coaching the team where needed across; project management, deck writing, budgetingEnsuring consistency & quality of projects and improving efficiencies within the team.Post event evaluation of all projects (lead by the producer) - collating reports and actioning any feedbackSteering the team to book onto culture activities and other team bonding and/or learning ops.Making sure all projects are wrapped properlyHaving a huge input into the company culture, the way we work, the work we create and the general day to day atmosphere and aspirations of the business.Involved with resourcing - including interviewing new recruits and managing of freelance staffIdentifying opportunities for new systems to simply and speed up the way we do thingsPreparation of proposals and pitching for new businessRecognising and proactively seeking new opportunitiesEnsure annual profit targets, management of teams and suppliers and client budgetsSupporting Leadership Team in the day to day running of the agency.Proposing and pushing sustainable and responsible event options.Ensuring a smooth office running of day-to-day storage and management YOU WILL HAVE: 10 years min experience working within an event or experiential agencyHave experience in delivering integrated campaigns involving events, knowledge of the whole production process and the ability to interpret a brand and develop creative concepts that exceed expectationsExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to inspire the team to give their bestStrong written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills in order to make outstanding pitchesPlenty of creative ideas and an understanding of the clients' visionAn awareness of current trends in advertising and designA self-starting attitude and an open outlookResilience under pressure and against deadlinesKnowledge of the software (workflow) and applications involved in the creative processSkills in managing people, projects and resourcesAwareness to pre-empt issues across both design and resourceHave an interest in sustainability Please send CV stating your salary expectations. Creative Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

Creative Production ExecutiveCompetitive Tewkesbury Are you a passionate creative with experience in designing, creating and filming content?Do you want to join an innovative AV Technologies company who are at the forefront of their industry? About the RoleAs a Creative Production Executive, you’ll support the Sales team and drive marketing strategy by creating high-quality digital assets, editing professional video content, and designing captivating visuals for both internal and client projects.Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Sales/Operations teams to develop storyboards and concepts tailored to client needs.Liaise with clients and account managers to keep them informed about project progress.Play a proactive role in marketing, including content planning, creation, and social media management.Prepare for assigned projects by:Visiting sites to capture raw content for specific jobs.Coordinating delivery schedules with clients and account managers.Testing and implementing content.Editing post-production drafts and incorporating client feedback. Maintain a safe and sustainable working environment, adhering to Health & Safety regulations. About You: Proven experience in graphic design, video editing, and creative production, ideally in AV, events, or marketing.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.Ability to manage projects and thrive under pressure. Flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.Willingness to travel and work on-site, including overnight stays Why apply for this role: You’ll be part of a passionate and innovative team dedicated to delivering outstanding results.My client offers a creative and collaborative work environment where your skills and ideas will make a real impact.Core office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30Free parkingFurther benefits package provided Please get in touch with Georgie at i2i Recruitment as soon as possible to discuss further.Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to current circumstances, this is not always possible. If you haven't received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion.