Art Director

• Annual Salary: £65-85,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: Near Knaresborough, Harrogate
• Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

Join one of Reed’s long standing clients, a dynamic northern-based creative agency in this brand-new role as an Art Director. The team is expanding due to continued business growth, offering the opportunity to lead the creative direction of integrated online and offline campaigns for a premium consumer brand.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping brand storytelling, delivering standout creative, and working across multiple touchpoints in a fast paced agency environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the development and execution of creative concepts across campaigns, marketing materials, and digital platforms.
• Oversee visual style, imagery, and overall creative direction for projects.
• Collaborate with in-house stakeholders, external suppliers, and the customer to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Manage and mentor our team of creative professionals.
• Review and approve key visuals and social media campaign assets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Present concepts and strategies to the client and our Creative Director.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain innovative output.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Help manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Art Director or in a senior creative role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative leadership and design expertise.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to adapt and learn existing customer brand styles and creative output.
• Strategic thinking with a strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Typically 5+ years of experience in design/creative roles, with leadership experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on varied and creative projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear progression and development opportunities.
• Generous holiday scheme.
• MAC Laptop
• Pension scheme.
• Free parking and electric car points.

If this sounds of interest, please don’t hesitate in applying as the client is happy to move quickly.