Overview
Lead Creative (luxury events) Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at OWL
Job Title: Creative Lead
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Events, Luxury Brand Experiences, Creative Agency
Salary: circa £60-65k depending on experience
About the Company
We're a fully integrated, globally operating creative agency specialising in event production, immersive brand experiences and creative design. With studios across London, Paris, New York and LA, we work with some of the world's most distinguished luxury, lifestyle and fashion brands to produce world-class events and activations. Our London-founded team of 40 brings together creative, design and production talent at the cutting edge of experiential.
The Role
We're looking for a bold, strategic Creative Lead to spearhead conceptual and visual direction across high-end experiential events, installations, content and exhibitions within the luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle space.
Reporting to the Head of Creative, you'll blend strategic thinking with exceptional creative execution — guiding a multidisciplinary team to produce work that is emotionally resonant, culturally relevant and flawlessly crafted. You'll be the creative voice in client conversations and a mentor to the wider team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the development of compelling creative concepts across experiential, content, installations, events and exhibitions
- Translating brand strategy and client briefs into visually arresting, elevated creative work
- Pitching ideas confidently to senior clients and stakeholders with clarity and authority
- Mentoring and inspiring internal team members and external collaborators throughout the creative process
- Collaborating with producers to ensure seamless execution within time and budget
- Upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, innovation and brand alignment
- Staying ahead of cultural, design, fashion and technology trends to keep the agency's work on the cutting edge
About You
- 8+ years' creative experience, with a strong track record in luxury, fashion or lifestyle sectors
- Exceptional art direction skills — a genuine eye for visual storytelling, typography and design
- Conceptual thinker who can turn abstract ideas into tangible, beautiful creative solutions
- 360° experiential thinking with strategic insight
- Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
- Hands-on proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, VectorWorks and/or CAD software; experience across print, digital, film and experiential
- Experience in 3D software and rendering is a bonus
- Degree-educated or equivalent; positive, adaptable and able to thrive under pressure
What's On Offer
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Flexible hours (core hours 10am–4pm, work your 8-hour day between 8am–8pm)
- 2 duvet days per year
- 3 days annual leave carry-over
- 1 week remote working abroad (within 2-hr time difference)
- Meeting-free Friday afternoons
- Quarterly team celebrations
- Paid company volunteering day
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye test contribution
Title: Lead Creative (luxury events)
Company: OWL
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
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