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Senior Lead Creative
Senior Creative Director – Creative Lead (Design-led)
Overview
We are a multi-discipline, talented team of over 80 people—comprising UX/UI designers, graphic designers, animators, visualisers, real-time and web developers—spread across the globe. By harnessing innovative and creative talent, we transform the way our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects.
People join our in-house agency to work on challenging, cross-disciplinary projects while making a positive impact on the world. We’re looking for a creative leader—someone who drives ideas, critical thinking, and enthusiasm, guiding the team to deliver fresh, exciting work.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, open, and progressive environment, accessing global projects spanning print, events, web, virtual reality, 3D, and motion. As a natural leader, you’ll inspire the team, champion strategy, and excel in creative vision and client communication. We seek candidates with a strong portfolio showcasing their passion for design and a proven track record in delivering ingenious outcomes across creative disciplines.
About the Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and oversee the creative development and execution of multi-channel projects from concept to final delivery
- Collaborate closely with the Principal Creative Director to align work with broader creative vision and strategy
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and team members, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Present creative concepts and executions to internal stakeholders while articulating design rationale effectively
- Creatively steer project teams on approach and direction, ensuring design-led outcomes
- Manage design resources across technical projects, promoting best practices
- Engage with new and existing clients to maintain high-level design and technical support
- Review scoping documents to ensure clients receive value-driven, high-quality work
- Select and challenge project teams, prioritising signature creative input
- Your hands-on expertise will be vital across mixed-discipline projects, offering guidance in execution and strategic decisions
- Regularly communicate with Company Directors and Technical Leads to inform business strategy
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Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- Drive strategic creative direction for client projects, ensuring they align with commercial goals while maintaining design excellence
- Mentor junior creatives, helping them grow professionally while reinforcing design principles
- Ensure projects are innovative, technically robust, and client-focused
- Track resourcing needs to efficiently allocate creative and technical teams
- Proactively identify business opportunities through client interactions and market trends
About You
Skills & Experience
We’re seeking a high-energy creative leader with:
- A passion for design and digital technology, coupled with an acute attention to detail and a drive for superior workmanship
- Proven experience leading large-scale, mixed-discipline projects, delivering seamless cohesion across disciplines
- Proficiency in creative software tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma (other design tools a plus)
- The ability to work under pressure, thrive in fast-paced environments, and deliver results under tight deadlines
- Desirable: UX/UI design experience, augmenting traditional creative roles
Personal traits
- A team player with exceptional client relationship management skills
- Strong thought leadership, boundless creativity, and proactive problem-solving
- A refined conceptual thinker and visual storyteller with an authoritative design sensibility
- Advanced expertise in branding, layout, typography, and digital design
- Natural leadership ability, backed by project management experience with creative teams
- A persuasive communicator, confident in pitching ideas and offering constructive criticism
- Exceptionally organised, with the ability to multitask efficiently when juggling multiple projects
Rewards & Benefits
Our compelling package lets you thrive at every life and career stage:
- Competitive salaries
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model)
- Generous holiday allowances
- Personalised benefits, empowering you to tailor health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Family-friendly and inclusive policies, along with flexible working options across all teams
- Equal opportunities and disability confidence commitment: We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including applicants with disabilities, and guarantee an interview if you meet essential criteria.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We are AtkinsRéalis, a global leader in engineering services and nuclear technology. By connecting people, data, and technology, we strive to transform infrastructure and energy systems, driving positive change for people and the planet.
Our Core Mission: Engineer a more sustainable world. Our Approach: Integrating consulting, design, engineering, and project delivery across the entire asset lifecycle.
We deliver tailored, innovative solutions across: ✔ Engineering services ✔ Nuclear ✔ Capital and infrastructure
A boutique company on a global scale, AtkinsRéalis traces its heritage back to 1911, blending heritage expertise with cutting-edge innovation.
Additional Notes:
- Disclosure Checks: This role may require a UK Security Clearance, coordinated via UK Security Vetting (UKSV). Eligibility may involve residency proof requirements.
- Interview Guidance: Avoid disclosing or referencing any existing security clearance in discussions or applications.
Culture & Commitment
At AtkinsRéalis, we foster a belonging workplace where everyone thrives: 🔹 Diverse, inclusive, and equitable—we champion differences and differing viewpoints 🔹 Family-friendly—supports employees at every life stage 🔹 Flexible working & ERGs—employee-led resource groups that empower underrepresented communities
We’re an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair hiring practices and talent development across all disciplines.
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