Head of Creative
Step into a senior creative leadership role where ideas become environments and stories become experiences. This position is ideal for a conceptual thinker who thrives at the intersection of narrative, design, culture, and production. Ready to find out more? Apply now or give Amelie a call on 0161 564 9625
£70,000 - £80,000 PA
About the Company:
A global creative production agency working across brand, entertainment, art, film, fashion, and private clients. The team blends curiosity, culture, and innovative creativity to deliver standout experiential work.
About the Role:
As Head of Creative, you will lead the development of spatial and experiential concepts from RFP through to delivery. You’ll shape ideas that merge narrative, guest experience, and design thinking into cohesive, compelling creative visions. This role goes beyond visual design — it requires a holistic, experience‑led mindset and the ability to collaborate closely with spatial designers, producers, and production teams. You’ll champion creative excellence, elevate conceptual thinking, and ensure every project is rooted in a strong idea, not just execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of experiential and spatial design concepts across diverse projects
- Develop mood boards, visual directions, and design narratives that clearly communicate intent
- Translate brand stories into immersive physical experiences
- Drive creative thinking across pitches, from early ideation to final presentation
- Push ideas beyond the expected to deliver distinctive outcomes
- Own and evolve concepts through all stages, ensuring consistency and quality
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Producers, and Production teams to ensure ideas are ambitious yet feasible
- Apply strong understanding of materials, finishes, and build feasibility
- Maintain high creative standards and ensure work is production ready
- Present ideas confidently to internal teams and clients
Skills and Expertise:
- Significant experience in a creative, experiential, or production focused design role within an agency
- Strong portfolio showcasing spatial, experiential, or environmental design
- Exceptional conceptual thinking and ability to take ideas from brief to execution
- Solid understanding of materials, construction, and real world build considerations
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
- Highly organised, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable leading teams through full project cycles
- Passionate about design, culture, and creating impactful experiences
About Nova
At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.
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