Job Description

Company Description
-You\xe2\x80\x99ll make us shine You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature\xe2\x80\x99s hardest substance yet most tender gift. Our two retail brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world\xe2\x80\x99s most beautiful diamonds. Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch. If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you. We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading diamond company \xe2\x80\x93 a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren\'t afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions


-As the Art Director for the Creative Studio, you will play a pivotal role in leading our in-house creative studio team in London. Your primary objective is to be the brand guardian, leading and inspiring the creative team to deliver globally recognisable and distinctive brand assets. You will bring a strong point of view to the brand, balancing creativity with an understanding of the commercial needs of the business. Responsibilities: Creative and Production:

• Lead creative concepting with a strong vision for full-funnel content creation, placing strategic thinking and storytelling at the center of your work.
• Take ownership of creative output across all touchpoints, including advertising (print, OOH, and film), digital, social, CRM, events, and PR.
• Inspire the team to innovate and explore new formats to engage with clients and reach new audiences.
• Ensure a consistent visual identity and tone of voice across all brand assets produced by the team and the wider marketing community.
• Manage the end-to-end creative process from briefing to final delivery, collaborating closely with project managers to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
• Act as the lead art director on shoots managed by the in-house creative studio, mentoring team members and developing their art direction skills.
• Support external creative partners/agencies on content creation when required.
• Prepare PPM decks ahead of all shoots and manage rounds of approvals to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Oversee file preparation and management, ensuring all materials are uploaded to the brand image library and archived appropriately.
• Produce creative presentations for internal sell-in presentations and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure quality compliance and integrity across all assets, considering cultural nuances and sensitivities in all markets.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, inspire, and mentor the creative team, providing guidance across all workstreams.
• Identify and develop the team\'s skill base, fostering collaboration and cross-functional working.
• Cultivate an inclusive culture, providing opportunities for collaboration across the team.

Qualifications

• -Proven experience in a senior creative role - either in-house or from a creative agency, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative direction and production across various channels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a creative team.
• In-depth understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, and the ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives.
• Experience managing end-to-end creative processes, from concept to delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with the luxury market and an understanding of cultural nuances in global markets.

Additional Information

• -A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Free on-site gym & classes
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes
• Staff discount
• Flexible benefits package

Who we are De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature\xe2\x80\x99s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant \xe2\x80\x93 for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group\xe2\x80\x99s people, shareholders, communities and partners. Safety Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others\' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect. Inclusion & Diversity We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the [insert policy name]. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. Background Checks Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications A full Job spec will be provided to you during the interview process Should we receive a high number of suitable applications this listing may be closed early #LI-SB2