About the role

Director leading HearstMade's creative studio, shaping commercial marketing content campaigns. Overseeing multidisciplinary teams and driving creative vision aligned with brand values.

Responsibilities

Set and lead the creative vision for HearstMade, ensuring all commercial and marketing output is strategically strong, editorially credible and aligned with brand values.
Oversee the development and delivery of multi-platform campaigns, from pitch to execution, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest creative standard.
Provide senior creative direction across branded content, video, design and e-commerce, ensuring ideas translate effectively across platforms and channels.
Partner with commercial, brand and operational teams to convert client briefs into compelling, revenue-driving creative strategies.
Lead, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary studio team, creating a culture of creativity, collaboration and accountability.
Drive continuous improvement in processes, workflows and creative output, ensuring the timeliness, quality and profitability of content campaigns.
Act as a senior ambassador for HearstMade internally and externally, championing the team’s value and impact.

Significant senior leadership experience within a creative studio, media owner, publisher or creative agency environment.
Proven experience leading and delivering high-value, multi-channel commercial campaigns from concept through to execution.
Strong creative judgement, with demonstrable expertise across editorial or branded content, video, design and creative strategy.
Experience managing and developing large, multidisciplinary teams, with a clear track record of raising standards and nurturing talent.
Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, driving profitability and contributing to revenue growth.
Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior level and navigate competing priorities with clarity and diplomacy.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app