A 30-year independent with a flagship financial services client embedded in their business for nearly two decades. The kind of relationship that survives every industry upheaval because the work consistently delivers - and has just driven US expansion to 30% of total revenue within twelve months.

The Role
You'll be the number two to the Creative Director, taking genuine creative ownership rather than simply executing his vision. This means triaging the entire creative workload - providing conceptual leadership on 20% of projects while art directing and overseeing the remaining 80%. You'll work directly with copywriters on integrated campaign development, assess work from senior freelance creative teams, and ensure every piece of output meets the agency's standards from strategy through final delivery.

The scope spans B2B and B2C work across digital, social, email, and direct mail for clients, including a global financial services brand that represents the agency's longest relationship. You'll direct the design team day-to-day, present creative solutions to clients, and contribute to new business pitches. 

This is creative leadership with immediate impact. The Creative Director needs an experienced partner to handle oversight and direction, making your judgment visible to both leadership and clients from day one.

The Package
£70,000 - £85,000
Hybrid working
Quarterly bonus scheme 
25 days holiday plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
Birthday leave
Private health insurance
Gym membership contribution

The Person
An experienced Senior Art Director with major agency and big brand account experience. You've worked conceptually with copywriters on integrated campaigns spanning B2B and B2C briefs, comfortable with digital-heavy work and traditional channels. You understand established creative excellence and want to shape direction rather than follow it.