- Company: Pinterest
- Location: London, UK
- Job type: Full-time
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About the role
Pinterest is seeking a Lead Art Director to join its House of Creative team in London. This is a foundational opportunity to help establish the EMEA creative department. You will work closely with the US creative team to develop global, culturally relevant campaigns for consumers, creators, and advertisers. The role emphasizes concepting, art direction, and leveraging AI tools to enhance creative output while maintaining high-quality craft.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling campaign creative from initial concept through to final 360-degree execution.
- Create memorable films, commercials, and brand partnership work.
- Art direct photography and video shoots, managing the process from treatments and mood boards to final selects.
- Mentor in-house art directors and designers across graphic, motion, digital, and video disciplines.
- Present creative strategies to key stakeholders and creative directors.
- Collaborate with the US team to adapt flagship campaigns for EMEA markets.
- Use generative AI tools thoughtfully for concepting and pre-visualisation, ensuring brand consistency and originality.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as an art director, with a focus on film, commercials, and 360 campaigns.
- At least 3 years in a creative leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Design, Advertising, or equivalent experience.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating outstanding creative work across various brands.
- Proven ability to lead teams, provide meaningful feedback, and inspire high-quality work.
- Experience art directing on set and managing production partners.
- Hands-on experience using generative AI tools in the art direction process.
- Full proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to convey complex concepts simply.
Pay and benefits
- Hybrid working model with in-office collaboration required on average one day per week.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized, award-winning in-house creative team.
- Exposure to global brand strategy and close partnership with the US creative team.
- Note: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
How to apply
Apply directly on Pinterest’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
