Creative Director leading beauty offerings at N2O, shaping creative direction and inspiring teams. Owning big ideas and driving measurable business impact within the beauty culture.
Responsibilities
Champion insight‑led creativity, working closely with strategy to turn cultural, consumer and category insights into powerful ideas.
Review and elevate creative briefs, ensuring they are inspiring, focused and strategically on point.
Lead the development of big ideas across experiential, digital, social and retail environments.
Build compelling presentation narratives that bring ideas to life and excite clients using AI, visualising and 3D to bring these to life in polished and impactful ways.
Confidently present bold, inspiring creative work to senior clients and in pitch environments.
Lead and inspire, mentor and develop creative talent, particularly more junior team members.
Partner with the Executive Creative Director and Client Development teams to grow and strengthen beauty client relationships.
Understand and manage creative budgets, time allocation and resource planning.
Requirements
A deep, genuine obsession with beauty, from brands and products to culture, trends and consumer behaviours.
Experience in experiential, activation or brand experience work.
Minimum 2 years in a senior creative leadership role (e.g. Associate Creative Director) and 8+ years agency experience or equivalent.
A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual leadership, craft and innovation — ideally within beauty.
Proven experience working with world‑class beauty brands as well as challenger brands.
Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills.
Use of AI to sell in and visualise your ideas in the most compelling ways.
The ability to lead multiple projects and teams simultaneously, balancing creativity, budgets and timelines.
A collaborative mindset with the confidence to lead and inspire.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Benefits
Salary range up to £75 - 85,000 gross per annum depending on experience
Hybrid working 3 days office/ 2 days home – giving the best opportunity for those all-important water cooler moments plus two days at home for focused flexibility
23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising each year (capped at 30 plus opportunity to buy/sell holiday scheme)
Life assurance - to support the financial security of your loved ones
Day one access to Digital GP service 24/7 - we know getting hold of a GP can sometimes be difficult (plus free private medical healthcare after 2 years' service)
Retail discounts scheme - save money on lots of everyday high street, online purchases as well as treats and experiences
Employee Assist Programme 24/7 - support when you need it on a range of practical, financial, health and legal issues
Our head office location has multiple perks including an onsite gym, free breakfasts, free car parking and onsite café
Regular company socials from BBQs to festive celebrations
Quarterly and annual recognition award schemes
Salary sacrifice scheme to help with your commute costs whether you travel by car or bicycle
And not to forget free onsite car parking plus a free shuttle service from the local train station!
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