Job Title: Lead Creative – Maternity Cover Contract – 12 months
Reports To: Head of Creative
Accountable For:
Delivering the creative concepting and vision for schuh marketing campaigns and brand partnership campaigns. You will be responsible for ideation and execution of innovative marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Working very closely with your creative peers on execution of approved ideas. You will be visualising for store experiences as well as online.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and communicate a clear creative vision for campaigns, ensuring that all creative outputs align with brand identity and marketing objectives.
* Collaborate with the team to create integrated campaigns across various channels.
* Generate innovative concepts and ideas for marketing campaigns ensuring they are fresh, engaging and on‑brand.
* Oversee the creative process from initial concept development through execution and delivery.
* Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activities and emerging technologies to keep the brand at the forefront of innovation and creativity.
* Analyse the performance of creative campaigns and use it to inform future strategies and creative decisions.
* Present creative concepts and strategies articulating the rationale behind creative choices.
Candidates must have experience in:
* A senior creative role
* Delivering integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels
* Leading creative concept development from ideation to execution
* Working within a brand‑led environment
* Collaborating with cross‑functional teams
* Presenting creative concepts to senior stakeholders
* Analysing campaign performance and using insights to inform creative decisions
* Mentoring or guiding junior creatives
* Strong creative vision and conceptual thinking
* Ability to translate marketing objectives into compelling creative ideas
* Understanding of integrated campaign development
* Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging creative technologies
* Understanding of retail/store visualisation and digital execution
* Strong leadership and ability to inspire creative teams
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
* Innovative and forward‑thinking mindset
* Collaborative team player
* Ability to accept feedback and iterate effectively
* Strong attention to detail
* Working in a fast‑paced commercial environment
* Ability to balance creative ambition with business objectives
* Comfortable presenting to senior leadership
Candidates are desired to have experience in:
* Retail, fashion, or consumer brands
* Brand partnership or co‑branded campaigns
* Commercial awareness and understanding of marketing performance metrics
About the perks/benefits
* Up to 40% product discount for you and your loved ones
* Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 after three years’ service
* Birthday day off to celebrate you
* Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you
* Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
* Ability to manage, save and access your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
* Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and Virtual GP services
* A pension scheme to help you save for the future
* Development and progression opportunities across store and Head Office, and opportunity to be part of our company Purpose Groups
For more information or to apply, please contact talent@schuh.co.uk
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