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Lead Creative William Hill

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need senior creative experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, UX/UI knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Knowledge of gaming is a plus.
  • You will lead creative development, oversee design execution, present ideas to stakeholders, manage projects, track industry trends, and provide guidance for innovative campaigns.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in a senior creative or design role, with an insightful portfolio that showcases a diverse range of creative projects and innovative thinking
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), along with a sound understanding of UX/UI principles, broadcast and digital marketing, and emerging design trends
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in handling stakeholders, managing multiple creative projects, prioritizing tasks effectively, and quickly adapting to changing priorities
  • A collaborative individual with a continual improvement mindset; knowledge of the gambling industry, sports, or gaming is highly beneficial for this role

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate considerable creative influence by leading and inspiring the development of innovative concepts and high-quality designs for the William Hill brand, ensuring alignment with brand targets and business goals
  • Provide clear Art Direction to the creative teams, overseeing and consulting on creative outputs from inception to completion, ensuring consistency and excellence in all deliverables
  • Execute creative briefs with precision, ensuring all work aligns with the strategic direction of the brand, and provide design sign-off as needed
  • Confidently build, and present creative decks to senior stakeholders in partnership with the Brand Team, collaborating with marketing, product, and other departments to develop and execute the creative vision
  • Provide idea visualization, setting the creative strategy, and continuously seeking fresh ways to maximize the creative output of the William Hill brand
  • Oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with the Project Management team
  • Stay up to date with market creative trends, industry technologies, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, while maintaining the integrity of the William Hill visual identity
  • Serve as the 'go-to' person for idea generation, creative solutions, and guidance within the Brand & Creative team, driving successful delivery of new creative campaigns and fostering successful relationships across the Brand, Creative, and Business Unit teams

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Lead Creative at William Hill?

The main responsibility is to oversee brand communications and align the creative vision with business goals while leading a team of designers, copywriters, and marketers.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have demonstrable experience in a senior creative or design role, a strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative projects, and proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Is experience in the gambling industry necessary for this role?

While not mandatory, knowledge of the gambling industry, sports, or gaming is highly beneficial for this role.

What type of projects will the Lead Creative be overseeing?

The Lead Creative will oversee multiple projects, including the development of innovative concepts and high-quality designs for the William Hill brand.

What tools and software are essential for this position?

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and a sound understanding of UX/UI principles are essential.

How does the role involve collaboration with other teams?

The Lead Creative will collaborate with marketing, product, and other departments to develop and execute the creative vision, requiring excellent communication and presentation skills.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The role involves working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, overseeing multiple projects while ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with the Project Management team.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include industry-leading maternity and paternity leave, financial competitive salary and pension schemes, health & wellbeing support, discounts at retailers, and hybrid working options.

How does evoke support employee development?

Evoke invests in employees’ futures by helping them develop unique strengths and build careers through a culture of trust and flexibility.

What is the application process like?

The application process begins by submitting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

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10,001+
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With over 16,000 people worldwide, we make a huge investment in everyone, offering great career development opportunities. Our people make William Hill what it is and we offer a fast-paced environment where we have fun, celebrate success and give you all the tools you’ll need to be your best self. It’s not just our colleagues we look after – we’ve got a responsibility to our customers too and we work hard on our ambition that nobody is harmed by gambling.

Benefits

  • 401K Plan

  • Paid Holidays

  • Maternity & Paternity Leave

  • Health Insurance

  • Vacation & Paid Time Off