Art Direction Lead

LocationLondon UKTypeFull-Time Permanent Welcome to MotelOur story began during a road trip in the 1990s where our founders Will and Andy travelled across America collecting vintage items while living out of motels. They started purchasing vintage clothing in the USA and selling it wholesale which eventually led to the creation of stores. From there they began designing reworked vintage pieces and thus Motel was born.Over 30 years and a team of 200 people later every piece of clothing we make is created with the same spirit of fun freedom and adventure as the road trip that first defined the brand. Were still ambitious and independent but now were a global team - we work from an operational base in Worcester a design studio in London and a creative studio in Bali.The roleWere looking for a highly organised creative and commercially aware Art Director & Creative Project Manager to join our team. This hybrid role will be responsible for taking the Creative Directors vision and managing it from concept to delivery ensuring every project is executed flawlessly while maintaining the Motel brands bold trend-led aesthetic.Youll play a central role in shaping the visual identity of Motel across campaigns lookbooks digital content and social media balancing strategic creative direction with meticulous project management. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership creativity and organisation. Mentoring the Creative Executives coordinating cross-functional teams and keeping projects on track from start to finish.Main tasks & responsibilities Creative & Campaign DirectionWork with the Creative Director to develop seasonal campaign concepts and creative assets.Translate briefs into actionable plans and oversee the end-to-end execution of photoshoots and content creation.Ensure visual outputs are innovative on-brand and consistent across all channels.Project Management & Process LeadershipManage timelines budgets and resources for creative projects ensuring all deliverables are met on schedule.Work closely with the Creative Operations Manager to streamline workflows and maintain clear communication across teams.Identify potential challenges early and proactively provide solutions to keep projects on track.Content Creation & Brand GuardianshipDirect photo and video shoots ensuring styling set design and photography reflect the brands DNA.Deliver high-quality assets for e-commerce social media digital marketing and retail channels.Maintain and evolve the visual identity of the brand while ensuring consistency across all platforms.Team Leadership & CollaborationMentor and guide the Creative Executives delegating tasks and fostering their development.Collaborate effectively with internal teams; buying styling brand digital marketing and e-commerce to align creative outputs with commercial objectives.Encourage a collaborative and creative environment while maintaining structure and accountability.Innovation & Trend AwarenessStay plugged into culture fashion and social media trends to inspire forward-thinking creative concepts.Identify opportunities for innovative campaigns and content that engage and excite our audience.About youSkills & ExperienceProven experience as an Art Director or similar role within fashion retail or youth-focused lifestyle brands.Strong portfolio showcasing campaign direction art direction and digital-first content.Excellent eye for photography styling and design with strong visual storytelling skills.Confident in leading shoots and collaborating with photographers stylists and production teams.Highly organised with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.Experience mentoring junior creatives and leading cross-functional teams.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with motion/video content creation is a plus.AttributesDeeply plugged into fashion music and youth culture.Bold creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.Commercially mindedable to balance creativity with business objectives.Energetic adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.Strong communicator with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and guide teams to deliver on that vision.Whats in it for youCompetitive salary in line with industry benchmarking3% pension contributions from Motel; dependant on 5% pension contributions from yourself25 days annual leave; with additional days for long serviceBirthday day off post probationTeam socials and meetupsMonthly well-being activities to support your health and wellbeingTailored progression pathwaysA thorough health support serviceAccess to professional support & mentoringBonus Scheme for all employees paid out twice a year at management discretionMotel discountMotel is a growth mentality companyOption to work from home 2 days a week post probationAt Motel Rocks we value and believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees customers and partners. We are committed to building a brand that celebrates differences and promotes equal opportunities. Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1