Creative Design Lead

Job details

Posted

23 February 2026

Salary

£60,000 – £60,000

per day

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent

Reference

133241

IR35

Job description

Take full creative ownership for elite athletes, shaping their personal brands, merchandise, campaigns, and digital presence. Lead bold ideas in a fast-paced environment and deliver world-class creative that resonates globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and uphold exceptional creative standards across all studio output.
• Lead concept development across apparel, design, social, marketing and print.
• Develop visual identities, graphic systems and creative direction for athlete brands.
• Ensure all creative work is visually outstanding, strategically aligned and commercially effective.
• Lead art direction for campaigns, including photography and film shoots where required.
• Mentor a small in-house team, scaling with freelancers when needed.
• Research and apply emerging trends in fashion, culture and design to keep creative output ahead of the curve.

Skills & Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in a design role.
• Proven experience managing projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across branding, product and campaign work.
• Confident working across multiple design styles and disciplines.
• Exceptional eye for detail, typography and colour.
• Interest in motorsport or experience working with athletes or sports organisations desirable.
• Interest in fashion and streetwear culture advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £60k per annum
• 20 days’ annual leave plus minimum 5 days over Christmas and New Year
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Days in lieu for weekend work when required
• Budget for personal training and development

Location: London, 4 days in the office

If this sounds like you, send your portfolio to [contact hidden]. Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.