Group Creative Director - Lifestyle Hub
Job Description
At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join our Lifestyle Hub as our new Group Creative Director to start next chapter in your career.
The Lifestyle publishing division at Hearst Magazines UK is home to some of the world’s most iconic and successful magazine brands including Good Housekeeping, Prima and Red. We pride ourselves on giving our readers outstanding quality journalism, originality and unforgettable brand experiences all delivered with passion, creativity and expertise.
Reporting into the Group Editorial Director, you will have overall responsibility for the visual identity and art direction of all lifestyle brands, including the magazines and all associated brand extensions (partnerships, events, print specials, licensing), as well as taking day-to-day ownership of the creative vision for Good Housekeeping.
KEY DUTIES
• Overview of the brands in the portfolio ensuring the visual identity of each is strong and consistent across all channels.
• Leadership of the creative vision for Hearst’s flagship title Good Housekeeping.
• Ensuring the Art Directors, Group Art Editor, Group Picture Director are working collaboratively and efficiently to the benefit of all brands and creating a supportive culture.
• Motivational leadership for all members of the Art and Picture teams.
• Responsibility for ensuring a clear art blueprint for each brand and using it to guide and lead the art and picture teams.
• With the support of the Art Directors and Group Art Editor, ensuring that all pre-press print work is delivered to the highest possible standard.
• To work with production team and the printers to ensure the highest quality in the final product.
• Coordinate planning of Good Housekeeping cover shoots and attend them to maintain creative control.
• Originate ideas and attend commercial and editorial meetings as required.
• Maintain and adhere to all brand & content deadlines.
• To keep abreast of new ideas and trends, and to be aware of the competitive set development.
ABOUT YOU
• Outward looking, aware of the latest trends that could help us future proof and shape our own brands in the current market
• Ability to lead and inspire teams and guide them to deliver great work
• Collaborative approach, with an ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organised, with a passion for driving efficiency
• Able to look at the big picture, yet still have an eye for detail
• Proven interest and experience in multi-platform publishing
• Demonstrable experience in creating editorial excellence
• Black book of contacts and good experience working with photographers and illustrators, and designers
• Ability to build excellent relationships with industry contacts and find new talent
• Ability to forge excellent working relationships with an editorial team
WHAT WE OFFER
At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:
• 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) – pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees
• Hybrid working model – currently 2 days per week in the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular socials and more!
There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.