Creative Lead (Art)
Job Description
Creative Lead - Art
You landed here because youre a passionate conceptual senior Art Director looking to lead and inspire. As a lead, you will be responsible for the output and development of a team of art directors, designers and DTP. Crafting strategic and conceptual ideas created by the team as well as yourself.
As a member of The Agency, you and your team will produce distinctive brand, acquisition and marketing assets and experiences, across many channels. Alongside being an excellent leader, you should be skilled in strategic thinking, creative ideation, art direction and general digital design.
We are developing a best-in-class marketing team, and this is your chance to be a part of it.
So, who are we?
Hello, were IG Group. No, not Instagram though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. Were a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? Weve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.
We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400, 000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.
Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and lets innovate together!
Your Role in the Team
We get it. A new job is a big deal, and you want to know as much as possible about the team and what youll be doing. When you join us as a Creative Lead, youll form part of the team charged with the upliftment of creativity and growth of The Agency, our internal global creative hub. Youll be one of the leaders responsible for continuously pushing the creative boundaries and providing solutions to the business's ever-changing needs.
What You Will Do
- Support the Head of Creative in growing The Agency into an effective creative hub.
- Lead, motivate and inspire a team of between 6 - 12 individuals made up of copy writers, art directors, designers, and DTP resources.
- Defining requirements for and leading the development of concepts and executions that are on-brief, on-brand, innovative and adheres to global best practices.
- Reviewing and approving assets of varying descriptions and complexities (e.g. logos, social collateral, campaign artwork, internal comms templates, etc.)
- Lead, develop and mentor team members, creating a culture of creativity, growth, innovation and collaboration.
- Managing the workflow and output of the team and leveraging Workfront in conjunction with the Traffic Managers
Youre curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. Youre also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.
We dont fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, lets raise the bar together.
What Youll Need For This Role
You will be a natural communicator, leader and mentor, who delights in bringing conceptual thinking and solutions to all they do and can inspire your team to be brave and creative while maintaining administrative delivery.
- A digital first and seasoned leader with a track record of creative excellence, conceptual ability, strategic thinking, and creative team management
- A creative with in-depth knowledge of Adobe creative suite as well as executing and evaluating creative in Microsoft applications, such as PowerPoint and Word
- A strong communicator who is capable of providing constructive feedback in order to keep the team delivery-focused, organised and goal-orientated.
- Accustomed to working creatively in conjunction with delivering admin and organisational tasks.
- A self-starter who takes initiative and actively works towards growing the creative capabilities and profile of the team.
- At least 8 years relevant experience, with 2 years of experience as a Creative Director
When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, well support you all the way.
And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the worlds best trading experience. Wed love to have you along for the ride.
The Perks
It really is more than a job. Well recognise your talent and make sure that you can still have a life at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off the list goes on.
- Competitive salary
- Contribution to medical aid for you, your children and spouse
- Risk benefit insurance
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
- Performance-related bonuses
- Contribution to gym membership
- Comprehensive global and local onboarding process to the company and to your role
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning Platform
- Funding for training or studies relevant to your role
- Employee-led LGBTQ+, Womens, Black and Parents & Carers networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture.
- Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund
- 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work
- 1 additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon its the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, youll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.
Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and youll hear an echo of our culture! Thats because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you you like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business. Thats why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy.
So, if youre keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.
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