Overview
Art Director Jobs in Bristol, England, United Kingdom at Different Kettle
Company Description
Different Kettle is a unique charity marketing agency dedicated to creating impactful campaigns for nonprofit organizations. For over 20 years, we have partnered with inspirational organizations to craft bold, creative strategies that drive meaningful change and raise vital funds. Our commitment to innovation and results ensures that every campaign resonates with purpose, delivering tangible real-world impact. At Different Kettle, creativity meets compassion to make a difference.
At Different Kettle, we aim to redefine not-for-profit marketing, through agility, creativity and collaboration. That means we’re looking for an art director who can take a brief, shape a strong response, and carry it all the way through to finished work that delivers real impact.
With this in mind, you’ll be able to:
- Develop strong creative concepts – not just one route, but a range of purposeful ideas.
- Work closely with copywriters to build joined-up, idea-led campaigns.
- Take ideas across formats and channels – from DM packs and print to digital, social, film and beyond.
- Apply ideas consistently across touchpoints, understanding how they flex in different formats.
- Present work clearly and confidently, internally and to clients.
- Respond to feedback constructively, refining and improving the work.
- Manage multiple projects, taking ownership from concept to delivery.
- Work with studio to take ideas through to final design and artwork.
- Collaborate closely with strategy and account teams to deliver integrated work.
- Contribute to a supportive, open and honest working environment.
The requirements
- Proven experience as an art director in an agency or relevant creative environment.
- Strong portfolio showing concept-led work across multiple formats.
- Experience working across print, direct mail and digital channels.
- Excellent visual thinking – from big ideas to craft and detail.
- Strong eye for layout, typography, imagery and composition.
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and production processes.
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative, proactive and confident presenting work.
- Curious, thoughtful and motivated to push ideas further.
The benefits
- 25 days holiday, plus Christmas and New Year closure and a half day on your birthday
- Hybrid working
- Flexible hours considered
- Pension scheme
- Mental health support and inclusive policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Monthly team lunch, plus summer and winter socials
- Salary £35k – £40k depending on experience
Title: Art Director
Company: Different Kettle
Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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