We are looking for an experienced Creative Director to work closely with the artist and lead the creative development and execution of their artistic practice and wider creative ventures at the studio in London.
The role is highly multidisciplinary, spanning artwork, design, film, exhibitions, publications, products, events and visual identity. Working closely with the artists, the person in this role will develop ideas and translate artistic visions into fully realised creative projects, from initial concept through to final execution.
This is a senior, hands-on position requiring someone who can move comfortably between big-picture creative thinking and the smallest details of execution, while managing and leading both the creative and production teams across multiple projects.
A particularly important part of the role is bringing structure, clarity and organisation to a creative environment. They will translate evolving ideas into clear direction, priorities and processes, creating the structure needed to move projects forward while preserving the spontaneity of the creative process.
The role is full time in the studio. Applicants should be available to start by the end of October.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of permanent staff and freelancers. Provide clear creative direction, manage workloads, and foster ongoing development.
- Creative Liaison: Translate high-level creative concepts into actionable briefs for internal teams and external specialists, including fabricators, manufacturers, and designers.
- Hands-on Creative Skill: Exceptional drawing (both hand-drawing and digital) and graphic design skills, with complete fluency in visual communication across social media and web design.
- Project Management: Oversee multiple complex projects from initial concept through to final delivery. Keep timelines, archives, and asset management systems impeccably organized.
- Production & Realisation: Guide the transition from creative development to physical production. Balance creative ambition with technical and material constraints while collaborating closely with external vendors.
- Problem Solving: Anticipate project roadblocks, remain calm under tight deadlines, and proactively find practical solutions when priorities shift.
- Proven experience managing creative teams and complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Someone who can work confidently across 2D and 3D, including graphic, spatial, physical and moving-image projects.
- Proficiency in Procreate and Adobe Photoshop is essential.
- Excellent drawing and design skills and a strong portfolio
- A strong technical understanding of materials, fabrication methods, and production processes.
- Elite organisational skills with the ability to build structure within a fast-paced, fluid studio environment.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
- Mandarin or Cantonese language would be advantageous