Hand Picked Hotels
Creative Production Lead – Fixed Term Contract
* Location: Sevenoaks Office (with travel to hotel sites)
* Salary: DOE + excellent staff benefits
* Job Type: Fixed-term (4–6 months), 32 hours per week
Who we are…
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.
About the Role
Hand Picked Hotels is looking for a visionary Creative Production Lead to join our Brand & Marketing team on a fixed term contract. This is a rare opportunity to shape the visual identity of a luxury hospitality brand, overseeing the design and production of elegant, on‑brand creative assets across print and digital platforms.
Working closely with our Chief Creative Officer, you’ll bring strategic campaigns to life, from seasonal promotions and shareholder events to hotel menus and spa collateral. You’ll lead imagery curation, manage photo shoots, and collaborate with our digital agency to ensure every touchpoint reflects our distinctive brand with sophistication and precision.
What will the role involve?
* Deliver end-to-end creative execution for national campaigns and hotel-level initiatives.
* Design and produce elegant collateral for hotel and F&B operations.
* Lead imagery curation and manage our image libraries.
* Collaborate with our digital agency to produce assets for web, email, and paid social.
* Maintain brand consistency through templates, guidelines, and quality control.
* Manage multiple creative workflows, balancing strategic and operational priorities.
Are you Hand Picked?
* Proven experience in creative production or design within hospitality, lifestyle, or premium consumer sectors.
* A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and flawless execution.
* Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
* Experience managing photography and creative production from concept to delivery.
* A solid grasp of digital formats and social media content design.
* Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* A refined eye for aesthetics, brand integrity, and storytelling through design.
Company Benefits
What’s in it for you?
* Excellent salary pro rata as 4 days per week.
* This role is offered on a fixed-term contract basis 4 days per week from Monday to Friday.
* Base location Sevenoaks in Kent must be willing to travel as required.
* Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants and a health and well-being platform.
* Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
* Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
* Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
* Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
* Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.
Apply Today
If you’re creative with a passion for luxury branding and storytelling through design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Join Hand Picked Hotels and help shape the visual future of our brand.
Hand Picked Hotels is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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