EA (Temp) - EMEA Marketing Partnerships

Currently working with a leading global entertainment company, looking for a Content Retoucher to join their international creative team on an initial 12-month contract.This is a specialist, hands-on role for a retoucher who takes genuine pride in the craft of finishing. The ideal candidate will confidently take an approved composition and transform it into pixel-perfect, production-ready artwork.Working closely with Content Designers and Art Directors, you'll be the final creative pair of hands on many assets before they move into production & publishing.Please note, candidates must be based within a commutable distance to London, otherwise you will not be considered. Every applicant must also provide a portfolio link alongside their application. Key Responsibilities:Taking approved compositions through to fully finished, on-platform-ready artworkDelivering high-end retouching across skin, wardrobe, environments and detailed image cleanupCreating seamless composites from multiple sources, including unit photography, episodic stills, and layered PSDsManaging technically complex imagery, while maintaining consistent lighting, perspective, tone, and visual qualityApplying precise colour correction and grading to ensure consistency across a title's artworkWorking across multiple assets and titles simultaneously, managing priorities independently against tight deadlinesPartnering closely with Content Designers and Art Directors to understand creative intent and proactively resolve technical challengesKey Requirements:6+ years' professional experience as a Retoucher within a high-end environment, ideally within entertainment, editorial, advertising, publishing or streamingA genuine passion for image craft and an exceptional eye for detailExpert-level Adobe Photoshop skills, including advanced retouching, masking, and compositingExtensive experience working with layered PSDs, raw stills and mixed-resolution source materialStrong understanding of production-ready artwork, formats and templatesExperience working at pace and delivering to demanding deadlines without compromising qualityFamiliarity with entertainment, streaming or on-platform asset specifications would be a strong bonus Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Visual Creative / Concept Artist / Designer to work closely with an established artist and lead the creative development and execution of their artistic practice and wider creative ventures.The role is highly multidisciplinary, spanning artwork, design, film, exhibitions, publications, products, objects, events, spatial experiences and visual identity. Working closely with the artist, you will develop ideas and translate an evolving artistic vision into fully realised creative projects, from initial concept through to final execution.This is a senior, hands-on position for someone who can move between big creative ideas and the detail of making them happen. You will be expected to generate and develop visual ideas, sketch and communicate concepts, create visualisations and renders, oversee 2D and 3D assets, and help take ambitious ideas through to production.A particularly important part of the role is strong drawing and sketching ability. The successful candidate should be able to quickly explore and communicate ideas visually, using drawing as an active part of the creative process. This is a key requirement and will be an important part of the portfolio assessment.The role also involves bringing structure, clarity and organisation to a highly intuitive and evolving creative environment, while maintaining the spontaneity and experimentation of the work.You will:Develop ideas from initial conversations, references and sketches through to fully realised projects.Generate and develop strong visual concepts and creative directions.Use drawing and sketching to explore and communicate ideas and details.Create concept artwork, visualisations, moodboards, presentations and visual renders.Lead multidisciplinary projects across artwork, exhibitions, spatial experiences, film, publications, visual identity, events, editions, products and merchandise.Work confidently across 2D and 3D, including graphic, spatial, physical and moving-image projects.Oversee physical objects and products, including sculpture, furniture, jewellery, homewares, editions and prints.Oversee 3D assets, working with 3D artists and external specialists where required.Support film and moving-image development through visual research, storyboarding and visual experimentation.Develop and maintain a coherent visual identity across the wider practice.Move comfortably between concept development, visual design, art direction and production.You will also lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of permanent staff and freelancers, providing creative direction while remaining hands-on.This will include:Managing workloads, delegation, feedback and creative development.Acting as the key creative link between the artist, creative team and production teams.Briefing and coordinating external designers, fabricators, manufacturers, printers and other specialists.Overseeing creative workflow, deliverables and quality.Supporting the development of the creative team and freelance network.A key part of the role is bringing structure and organisation to a fast-moving creative environment. You will:Turn evolving ideas into clear briefs, priorities and next steps.Create timelines and manage workflow across multiple projects.Manage competing priorities and keep projects moving.Oversee projects from creative development through production and final delivery.Maintain organised project files, archives, references and creative assets.Anticipate challenges and find practical, creative solutions.Remain calm, proactive and adaptable when priorities shift or deadlines are tight.You will oversee the transition from creative development into production, working with fabricators, manufacturers, printers, suppliers and production teams. You should have a good understanding of materials, fabrication methods and technical requirements, and be able to balance creative ambition with practical and budgetary considerations.We are looking for someone with significant experience across art and design, rather than a purely commercial or advertising background.You will ideally have:A strong background in contemporary art, design, architecture, fashion, film, spatial or exhibition design, cultural projects or multidisciplinary creative studios.A substantial portfolio demonstrating strong visual and conceptual work.Excellent drawing and sketching skills, particularly when developing initial creative ideas.A strong visual imagination and the ability to turn loose ideas or references into compelling concepts.Experience creating concept artwork, visualisations, renders, moodboards and presentations.Experience taking ambitious creative ideas through to physical or final realisation.Strong 2D and 3D visual understanding, including experience overseeing 3D assets.Fluency in key creative software.Experience managing creative teams, freelancers and external collaborators.Excellent organisational and project management skills, including timelines, workflow and prioritisation.Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of execution.The ability to work closely with an artist or creative founder and interpret an evolving creative vision.A calm, practical and solutions-oriented approach.A hands-on attitude and the confidence to make, develop and refine work yourself.The successful candidate will be equally comfortable discussing an idea with an artist, picking up a pencil to sketch it, developing a visual direction, creating a render, briefing a designer or fabricator, reviewing a prototype, solving a production problem and managing the next stage of the project.The role requires calm, precision, creativity and quick thinking, with the ability to adapt as ideas develop and priorities shift.Above all, we are looking for someone who can see an idea, draw it, develop it, visualise it, communicate it and help make it real.The role is predominantly studio-based in London, with some travel depending on the needs of the work.Bonus: Mandarin speaking would be highly advantageous.Start date: ASAP Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We're currently recruiting for a Digital & Social Media Manager to join a leading independent sports and marketing agency based in London.The agency works with a range of high-profile international clients across sport, entertainment and wider consumer brands, delivering creative, digital and social campaigns across global markets.This role will predominantly support a client based in the Middle East, so experience working with Middle Eastern clients, audiences and cultures is essential.The successful candidate will bring strong digital and social media expertise, alongside a genuine understanding of the region. You'll support the development and delivery of digital and social strategies, content plans and campaigns, turning audience and cultural insights into engaging and effective communications.It's a hands-on, client-facing role, so you'll be comfortable developing content, contributing ideas, managing relationships and leading project discussions.You'll:Support the development of insight-driven digital and social media strategies.Develop and deliver content and campaigns, overseeing the creation, editing, curation and publishing of high-quality, platform-specific content.Apply a strong understanding of Middle Eastern cultures, audiences and behaviours to inform content, campaigns and client recommendations.Build trusted client relationships through confident, clear and effective written and verbal communication.Plan and deliver impactful real-time content, including supporting live events and reactive moments.Stay ahead of platform developments, cultural trends and emerging best practice.Track content and campaign performance, communicate key findings and recommend opportunities for improvement.Support client work and live events at weekends, both remotely and onsite, when required.We're looking for someone who:Has a genuine passion for sport and an interest in the stories, personalities and audiences that surround it.Has a passion for creating and takes pride in the finished product.Is curious, proactive and interested in how digital and social platforms continue to evolve.Shows initiative and takes responsibility for moving work forward.Has an appetite to learn and welcomes feedback.Has 2-4 years' experience in digital and social media, ideally within an agency, sports or brand environment.Has experience delivering digital and social media work for clients or audiences in the Middle East, with a strong understanding of the region's cultures and audiences.Has experience executing social media content plans and campaigns from concept through to delivery.Is a confident copywriter, able to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms.Has strong verbal and written communication skills.Has experience in client relationship management and is confident contributing to and leading project discussions.Experience working within sport, entertainment or a wider consumer-facing environment would be advantageous, as would Arabic language skills.This is a London-based role, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely. The role will also involve some international travel, expected to be approximately 1-2 times per year. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

A great opportunity has become available at a leading UK based Live Entertainment Company for a purchase ledger accountant. Joining this fun and expanding finance team you will have the chance to work in one of the UK's most exciting music companies based in central LondonResponsible for all of the Purchase Ledger processing in this vibrant and growing business the successful candidate will be involved with:Coding and input of all invoicesPayment processingManaging the relationship with Suppliers regarding payment timingInput of transactions onto sun and excelBank recs. Input of all depositsComplete accurate Bank reconciliationsAd hoc dutiesThis is a fantastic role for a candidate experienced in working with high volumes of invoices within a media / environment / Live Music company.The successful candidate will also have a passion for the live Entertainment Sector and a can-do attitude. Strong excel skills are desirable. If this is you.... Apply now! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We're working with an independent creative production business looking to bring a standalone part time HR Manager to their team.This is a standalone HR role supporting a creative, project-led environment of around 75 employees, alongside a wider freelance workforce that flexes depending on production needs. You'll be the go-to person for all things people, working closely with the Directors and senior team and helping shape how HR develops as the business continues to grow.It's a broad generalist role, covering everything from day-to-day HR and employee relations through to recruitment, performance, policies, benefits, employment law and longer-term people projects. There's also an opportunity to take a fresh look at existing processes, systems and ways of working and make them work better for the business.They're looking for someone with solid standalone HR experience who is confident operating independently, but who is also practical and hands-on. You'll need to be comfortable dealing with sensitive ER matters, advising senior stakeholders and managing the detail, while also being able to step back and think about what the business needs next.This role has plenty of scope to make your own. The HR function is evolving, so they're looking for someone who can bring a bit more experience and structure, without losing the personality and flexibility that comes with working in a creative business.The role is part time 3 to 4 days, with ideally 2 to 3 days onsite but with flexibility on hours.If you're an experienced HR Manager or HR Lead who likes being the person everyone comes to, enjoys a varied workload and wants the opportunity to genuinely shape a people function, this could be a great fit. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Exciting new temp role to start immediately supporting the MD of this leading international Talent Agency focussing on Fashion/Beauty/Creative. If you have prior exposure in this space and top notch admin/communication skills then this busy, varied and rewarding role could be your next forever role. Our client works with an exciting roster of creative talent across fashion, beauty, entertainment and celebrity, including leading hair and make-up artists, stylists, influencers and other creative talent. Whilst previous agent assistant experiene would be advantageous, We're much more interested in finding someone with bags of motivation, strong administration or coordination experience and excellent organisation/people skills with some previous exposure to the Beauty / Make-Up / Fashion world. What you'll be doing Working closely with the Managing Director and wider team, you'll help keep artist bookings, schedules and projects running smoothly. Duties will include: * Coordinating artist bookings, diaries and schedules* Liaising with artists, clients and industry contacts by phone and email* Managing changing priorities, appointments and project information* Coordinating travel and logistics for artists* Preparing estimates, deal memos and booking documentation* Maintaining and updating databases and internal records* Supporting billing and administration around completed jobs* Handling incoming calls and enquiries professionally* Providing general administrative and operational support to the MD and team* Keeping on top of multiple deadlines and anticipating what needs doing next What You Will Bring You'll be someone who is naturally organised, calm under pressure and genuinely enjoys making things happen behind the scenes. ✨ Strong admin, coordination or team support experience✨ Previous exposure to Beauty, Make-Up, Fashion or the wider creative industries✨ Excellent diary, scheduling and organisational skills✨ Strong written and verbal communication✨ Confidence dealing with lots of different personalities and stakeholders✨ Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities✨ A proactive, resourceful approach - you spot what needs doing rather than waiting to be asked✨ A friendly, polished and professional manner✨ Discretion and confidence working closely with senior leadership French would be a bonus, but definitely isn't essential. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role based fully on-site in Central London and would suit someone who already has a solid admin/coordination foundation and wants to bring those skills into the fashion, beauty and creative talent world.📍 London - on-site only Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are currently working on brilliant opportunity for a highly creative Content Creator to join an established luxury lifestyle media brand in London, with the freedom to develop bold ideas, create standout content and play a major role in shaping the brand's next chapter across social.This is a creatively led role for someone who loves coming up with ideas, developing concepts and bringing them to life. You'll be involved across the full creative process, from the initial idea and treatment through to production, filming, editing and publishing.You'll have a strong instinct for what makes content interesting, entertaining and culturally relevant, with the ability to turn ideas into compelling social-first content across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts.You'll generate and develop creative concepts for social, editorial and commercial content, working from a blank page as well as responding to briefs. You'll help shape the look, feel, format and execution of content, while making sure ideas are appropriate for the platform and audience.You'll take an active role in production, including planning shoots, scripting, filming, directing contributors or talent, capturing content on location and overseeing the edit. You should be comfortable picking up a camera or phone and getting stuck into production when required.You'll create short-form video content from concept through to final delivery, with a strong understanding of framing, lighting, sound, pacing and storytelling. Experience with tools such as CapCut, InShot or Premiere Pro is expected.The role also involves being comfortable on camera when required. You may present social content, conduct interviews, host features, participate in street-style formats or act as the face of creative concepts.You'll stay close to culture and social trends, spotting emerging formats, conversations, talent, creators and opportunities that can be turned into original content. You'll understand how to make an idea feel native to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube rather than simply repurposing the same content across platforms.Alongside the creative side, you'll use performance data to understand what audiences respond to and refine future content. You'll be comfortable looking at metrics such as watch time, retention, engagement, shares and reach, using those insights to inform rather than dictate the creative process.You'll also work on branded and commercial projects, interpreting client briefs and developing content that meets commercial objectives without losing its creative edge or feeling disconnected from the wider brand.You'll collaborate closely with editorial, commercial and wider creative teams, contributing ideas from the early stages of a project and helping turn them into strong, polished final content.We're looking for someone with 3+ years' experience in content creation, social content or digital media, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong creative thinking and high-quality execution.You should have a natural eye for storytelling and visual content, be confident developing ideas independently and be able to take a concept from a rough thought through to a finished piece of content.Production experience is important, particularly filming and editing social-first video. Experience with mobile cinematography, lighting, sound and basic production planning would be valuable.You should also have a strong understanding of social platforms, particularly TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts, and know how creative choices can influence audience behaviour and performance.Experience with interviews, talent, influencers, creators, partnerships or commercial productions would be beneficial.Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is ideas-led, visually curious and genuinely excited by making things - someone who notices interesting people, places, stories, trends and cultural moments and instinctively thinks, there's a piece of content here.You must be London-based and comfortable working across London for shoots, interviews, events and location-based content. This is a hands-on role and requires regular in-person collaboration, production and filming.The role is full-time and primarily London-based, with occasional evening and weekend work depending on shoots, events and content opportunities.Please submit your CV and portfolio, including examples of creative concepts, social-first video, production work and any content you have presented or appeared in. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.