Art Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ride Shotgun is a bit different. Not only are we one of the fastest-growing strategic brand, activation and production agencies in the UK but we think big, go big creatively and deliver big in production to deliver fully joined-up brand journeys for clients of all shapes and sizes.
We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to join our Leeds team, who has worked with an array of clients ranging from fashion and beauty, food and drink and particularly home and lifestyle. You’ll have experience being client-facing, presenting creative solutions, visualising concepts, and executing the desired vision at the shoot, collaborating with our incredible in-house production team. Working from concept through to delivery, performing everything to the highest level.
The Art Director will be responsible for sustaining and elevating the visual output across the studio. You must be a creative problem solver who can encourage others’ creativity and express your own. This fast-paced environment requires creativity and strategic thinking to work simultaneously.
WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?
- 3+ years as an Art Director
- Confident communication is essential to present work to clients and other team members
- Experience working with Home & Leisure brands is a must.
- Strong eye for detail and the ability to create concept ideas and see all the way through to delivery.
- Solid agency experience is essential
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in Leeds, you’ll work with some of the world’s best brands and the region’s best talent to produce award-winning creative work.
In addition, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension contribution
- Westfield health cash plan
- Profit share scheme
- Discounts portal with access to thousands of retailers
- Tailored professional development plans
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Art Director roles across Ride Shotgun's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,214 - £39,373 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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