Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Global Marketing Creative Director in the Group Marketing Department to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.
Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and highly creative Global Marketing Creative Director to lead the development and execution of impactful brand and marketing campaigns across international markets. This role will drive creative excellence across integrated communications, ensuring brand consistency, market relevance, and customer engagement. Working closely with marketing, product, and commercial teams, you will translate business objectives into compelling creative strategies that support growth and strengthen brand presence globally.
What you'll do:
* Lead the global creative direction for integrated marketing campaigns across advertising, social media, digital content, events, and brand communications.
* Develop and implement creative marketing strategies that strengthen brand positioning and improve market competitiveness.
* Oversee the creation, production, and delivery of high-quality creative assets and marketing materials that enhance customer engagement and conversion.
* Partner with marketing, sales, and product teams to transform commercial objectives into effective creative solutions that support regional growth targets.
* Drive the creative conception, pitch development, and quality assurance of major campaigns and strategic projects.
* Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to continuously improve creative approaches and content strategies.
* Manage and coordinate external creative partners including agencies, production companies, and freelancers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
* Champion brand consistency across all customer touchpoints and global markets.
What you'll bring:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
* Significant experience in brand, creative, or advertising roles, with a strong portfolio of successful integrated marketing campaigns, ideally within the automotive sector.
* Strong creative vision with an excellent eye for design, storytelling, and content development.
* Deep understanding of digital marketing channels including social media, video content, and digital content platforms.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to independently develop and present creative concepts and proposals.
* Experience using data and customer insights to shape marketing strategies and support audience growth.
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across cross-functional and international teams.
* Experience in cross-cultural brand communication within global or multi-region organisations.
* Bilingual language skills would be advantageous.
Applications for this role will close on Friday 12th June 2026, although we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme access.
* Annual bonus - non contractual.
* Private Healthcare.
* Access to the Employee Car Ownership Scheme.
* Group income protection based on length of service.
* Family Friendly policies.
* Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.
Additional Information:
* This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on-site, full time.
* Frequent travel might be required to visit different entities. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions.
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.
Our Company:
Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:
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