Job Description

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About us
We are and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the role
We are looking for a talented and agile art director who will thrive working on a diverse range of projects, in partnership with some of the world's biggest brands, across all types of media and channels. With the launch of The Very Media Group in 2024 Very brings the power of deep consumer insight to brand partners, helping them connect to the distinct Very audience at scale. As a key member of Very's Creative Team, one of Europe's largest in-house agencies, you'll be instrumental in shaping digital first concepts, leading on-set art direction and delivering exceptional multi channel campaigns and content creation.
Key responsibilities:

• Original and innovative creative concepts to deliver multi-channel campaigns and content creation across video, animation and stills (virtual production and CGI experience would be beneficial).

• Expert art direction that produces impactful, customer-centric and commercially effective content.

• Engage internal stakeholders and external clients through powerful and persuasive creative presentations and pitches.

• Collaborate closely with internal peers, external agencies and freelance resource to ensure a common creative vision and seamless delivery of projects.

• Manage creative processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with appropriate budget considerations.

• Stay current with retail, media and tech developments and trends.

• Continual personal development through training and research.

About you.

• Excellence in storytelling and communicating creative ideas.

• Ability to align and unify creative collaborators to deliver a shared creative vision.

• Experience in sourcing/QC'ing, briefing and directing talent, including; models, videographers, photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, set builders and producers.

• Strong understanding of advertising, marketing and visual design principles.

• Fiercely protective of brand identity and passion for elevating creative standards.

• Impressive visualisation skills, including storyboards and video concepts.

• Experience in art direction for e-commerce, campaigns, video content and social media channels.

• Proficiency in Adobe CC including Premier Pro, Photoshop, InDesign (After Effects would be beneficial).

• Experience in fashion, homewares, sports, and lifestyle categories.

• Customer obsessed, always learning from previous campaign research to strengthen future concepts to drive attribution to Very, brand recall, and purchase intent and success metrics for our brand partnerships.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out
• 1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found

How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you may be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS and DBS check.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
1st stage - An informal 45-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
2nd Stage - A one-hour formal task based interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
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Equal opportunities
We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.