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Date Added: Tue 14/04/2026

Art Director / Social

Mansfield, NG18, UK
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Company: VANILLA RECRUITMENT (UK) LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a social‑native creative who lives and breathes ideas, storytelling and visual culture? Do you thrive on shaping concepts that make brands stand out across fast‑moving digital and social channels? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, highly respected creative team producing world‑class work for well known and loved brands.

We are seeking an experienced Art Director who brings a strong conceptual mindset, a passion for social‑first creativity, and an inspiring portfolio demonstrating work for large brands. You will be confident developing ideas from sketch to polished visual, and equally comfortable directing shoots, collaborating closely with colleagues, and presenting to clients with clarity and excitement.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for their next creative challenge, eager to shape standout work for leading brands, and passionate about pushing social‑first ideas further.

Salary negotiable 

Working hours Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm

1-2 days working from home 

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

Employee wellbeing initiatives

About the role:

Deliver original, engaging concepts for integrated campaigns, with a strong emphasis on social and digital

Produce beautifully crafted presentations and design work to an exceptional industry standard

Bring ideas to life from early sketches through to high‑quality visuals

Confidently pitch and present work to clients, nurturing strong and trusted relationships

Collaborate effectively across creative, strategy and client teams

Art‑direct photoshoots and film crews with confidence and flair

Positively contribute to the creative culture and wider business

What's on offer:

You will work alongside talented and like‑minded creatives in a supportive environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities

A structured appraisal system

Monthly Creative Forums with guest speakers

Opportunities to host events, contribute to publications or join internal groups

Wellbeing initiatives including yoga sessions and regular team wellness activities

Experience required:

Strong previous experience as a Senior creative, Art Director or Creative Director within an agency environment or large brand with a passion for social first design

Excellent communication and storytelling skills

Experience creating engaging integrated campaigns across social and digital platform
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