Hearst Health

Director, Made Studio

Hearst Health

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Set and lead the creative vision for HearstMade, ensuring all commercial and marketing output is strategically strong, editorially credible and aligned with brand values.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of multi-platform campaigns, from pitch to execution, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest creative standard.
  • Provide senior creative direction across branded content, video, design and e-commerce, ensuring ideas translate effectively across platforms and channels.
  • Partner with commercial, brand and operational teams to convert client briefs into compelling, revenue-driving creative strategies.
  • Lead, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary studio team, creating a culture of creativity, collaboration and accountability.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, workflows and creative output, ensuring the timeliness, quality and profitability of content campaigns.
  • Act as a senior ambassador for HearstMade internally and externally, championing the team’s value and impact.

Requirements

  • Significant senior leadership experience within a creative studio, media owner, publisher or creative agency environment.
  • Proven experience leading and delivering high-value, multi-channel commercial campaigns from concept through to execution.
  • Strong creative judgement, with demonstrable expertise across editorial or branded content, video, design and creative strategy.
  • Experience managing and developing large, multidisciplinary teams, with a clear track record of raising standards and nurturing talent.
  • Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, driving profitability and contributing to revenue growth.
  • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level and navigate competing priorities with clarity and diplomacy.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Benefits
  • Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
  • Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
  • Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
  • Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
  • Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
  • Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
  • Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
  • Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
  • Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentcreativitycollaborationaccountabilitystakeholder managementinfluencestrategic thinkingproblem-solvingdecision-making