Group Creative Director

Future

VP of Creative overseeing creative strategy and multidisciplinary teams to deliver audience-first campaigns in commercial publishing. Transforming client objectives into compelling cross-platform experiences.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £100,000 - £120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the creative vision for the branded content business across print, digital, video, social, experiential, and emerging platforms
Champion innovative storytelling and creative excellence that differentiates the organisation in the marketplace
Establish creative standards, processes, and best practices that elevate the quality and consistency of commercial work
Ensure all branded content aligns with audience expectations while meeting advertiser objectives and protecting editorial integrity
Lead strategic ideation for high-value RFPs, proactive opportunities, and integrated marketing campaigns
Translate business challenges into compelling creative concepts that connect brands with audiences through authentic storytelling
Collaborate with Sales and Commercial leadership to develop winning pitches that drive revenue growth
Present strategic recommendations and creative concepts directly to senior clients and agency partners
Oversee the in-house creative and design studio responsible for visual design, campaign development, presentation design, motion graphics, and creative production
Ensure efficient workflows, resource planning, and creative quality across simultaneous projects
Drive continual improvement of creative operations, processes, and collaboration
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately ten creative strategists, designers, art directors, writers, and producers
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing creative culture
Provide coaching, performance management, career development, and succession planning
Recruit and retain exceptional creative talent while building team capabilities for evolving client needs
Partner with Editorial leadership to ensure commercial storytelling reflects the quality and values of the publication
Collaborate with Marketing, Audience Development, Research, Production, and Analytics teams to develop integrated client solutions
Work closely with Sales leadership to support business development, key account growth, and strategic partnerships
Serve as the senior creative voice across the commercial organization
Build trusted relationships with senior marketers, agencies, and strategic partners
Lead creative presentations, workshops, and campaign reviews
Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, AI-enabled creative tools, audience behaviors, and innovations in branded storytelling
Represent the organization at industry events and within the broader creative community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in creative leadership within publishing, media, advertising, branded content, or integrated marketing
Proven experience leading creative strategy for premium brands and multi-channel campaigns
Experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, innovative concepts, and award-worthy creative execution
Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills
Experience collaborating with revenue organizations and supporting new business development
Deep understanding of editorial content, audience engagement, and branded storytelling
Strong operational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Creative StrategyCampaign DevelopmentVisual DesignMotion GraphicsContent CreationAudience EngagementIntegrated MarketingRFP DevelopmentPerformance ManagementResource Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationCoachingTeam Building