Senior Art Director

As Senior Art Director, you will lead and evolve the visual creative direction across all brand touchpoints for a high-street fashion and home retailer, covering womenswear, menswear, kids and home.Youll own the brands visual identity, ensuring all creative output is consistent, commercially relevant and executed to a high standard across campaigns, eCommerce, packaging and content channels. This is a senior leadership role, balancing big-picture brand guardianship with hands-on creative direction.You will:Define and deliver clear art direction across campaigns, seasonal stories, eCommerce and brand contentLead creative concepting for key campaigns, launches and brand momentsTranslate business and marketing objectives into compelling visual storytellingArt direct and lead photoshoots (studio and location, UK and international)Oversee photographers, stylists and wider on-set teams to deliver best-in-class imageryManage and develop Art Directors, setting clear direction and expectationsEnsure consistency across layout, typography, colour and compositionCollaborate closely with eCommerce, Production and Marketing to align creative with commercial goalsOversee packaging direction to ensure alignment with brand storytellingMaintain high standards across post-production, retouching and asset qualityContribute to planning, timelines and delivery, balancing creativity with operational needsYoull play a key role in shaping the brand, delivering creative excellence at scale, and leading a high-performing, collaborative team.About You Youre an experienced Senior Art Director with a strong background in fashion retail (home experience is a bonus), used to delivering high-volume campaigns and eCommerce content in a fast-paced environment.Youll bring:Proven experience leading art direction across campaigns and eCommerceA strong commercial mindset alongside a sharp creative eyeExperience managing and developing creative teamsConfidence working cross-functionally with marketing, production and trading teamsStrong understanding of layout, typography, imagery and visual storytellingThe ability to lead shoots and direct creative teams on setA collaborative, calm leadership style with the ability to influence at senior levelStrong organisation and the ability to deliver against deadlines and budgetsSolid working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesignYoure someone who can think big, execute well, and bring people with youraising the standard of creative output while keeping things practical and deliverable.About Matalan From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please dont hesitate to let us know.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:20% staff discount, which increases with length of serviceThrive Recognition SchemeWellbeing support provided by the Retail TrustLife AssuranceRetail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailersPension SchemeAccess to a wide range of career developmentAdditional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the businessTPBN1_UKTJ