As Head of Creative, you will be responsible for the conception, design and delivery of impactful and effective creative communications to sit across multiple channels.
Your day to day:
* Creating and evolving the creative vision with the Marketing Director at the highest level to ensure creative direction is retained and in line with our brand principles.
* Championing the creative vision, by leading the in-house creative team, to create and deliver multi-channel campaigns that meet the business objectives.
* Leading our Seasonal creative storytelling campaign plan, working alongside the content team and wider Marketing team.
* Creative development and ownership for menu development and all customer communication channels across our properties.
* Driving conceptual thinking, creative development and execution across all aspects of design including creative projects, content, customer experience and digital ensuring consistency and brand elevation across all channels.
* Working closely with our channel leads to optimise creative to ensure we are following our creative vision whilst still delivering results.
* Working closely with stakeholders through all stages from briefing to delivery.
* Creating all brand guidelines and templates to ensure brand consistency across all touch points.
* Coaching and developing the team creatively.
* Developing strong internal processes and procedures.
Who we are looking for?
* Degree in Graphic Design.
* Skilled as a senior creative lead with significant experience in graphic design and digital design for a premium brand or from a creative agency background.
* Strong technical ability.
* Ability to deliver creative ideas with conviction to a range of stakeholders and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and remain calm under pressure.
* Exceptional experience in brand building and driving brand elevation.
* Knowledge and experience of working with both creative and marketing teams.
* Strong organisational and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task effectively.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Expert knowledge of print, digital, social, video content.
* Experience leading photo and video production.
* Demonstrable experience of effectively coaching and developing team members.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
* Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
* A fun, engaging and supportive environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
* Free on-site parking
* Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* 33 days annual leave
* Health cash plan with access to high street discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
* Pension and Life assurance
* Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with friends and family
* Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
It is an exciting time to join our business, we’ve invested over £100m into the business in the past five years. We are based in the Ribble Valley, in a purpose built office, that boasts its own Grade II listed building, a brewery and stables for our shire horses.
Thwaites was established in 1807 remains a largely family owned business. We have around 300 properties including hotels, inns, pubs and a brewery and are focused on providing superb hospitality in outstanding properties in great locations.