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.

Handle are currently partnering with a leading international auction house to appoint a Principal Product Designer to help shape the next generation of its digital client experience.This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on product design with the leadership of a small team of three designers, helping modernise digital experiences for a premium global brand.The roleOwn end-to-end customer journeys across web and mobile, from discovery and registration through to bidding, payment and post-sale.Lead, mentor and prioritise the work of a team of three designers.Set design direction while remaining hands-on with concepts, prototypes, interfaces and the evolution of the design system.Partner closely with Product, Engineering and commercial stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.Use customer research, behavioural data and AI tools to improve products, accelerate design and explore new AI-enabled experiences.Help improve collaboration and delivery across Design, Product and Engineering. About youProven experience designing and delivering customer-facing digital products across web and mobile.A strong portfolio showcasing excellent UX/UI craft and end-to-end product thinking.Experience leading, mentoring or managing designers and prioritising multiple initiatives.Confident collaborating with Product and Engineering and influencing senior stakeholders.Comfortable using AI tools in your design workflow and curious about emerging technologies.A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, balancing design quality with commercial priorities and deadlines. Experience in luxury, marketplaces, e-commerce or transactional products would be advantageous, but isn't essential.The opportunityContract: 12-month fixed-term contractLocation: London, with remote working and regular in-person collaboration If you're a hands-on design leader who enjoys solving complex customer problems, shaping digital strategy and helping a team deliver exceptional work, I'd love to hear from you.Please get in touch for a confidential conversation and share a link to your portfolio to find out more. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A high growth sports business with big plans for 2027, are looking to bring an Inhouse Recruiter to their team to help build the talent function from the ground up.What you'll do:Headhunt and engage talent through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and industry networks, mapping markets across the UK, Europe and USBuild pipelines and a global talent network, reducing reliance on agenciesCoordinate hiring end to end, from screening and interviews to offers, with a brilliant candidate experienceHelp set up and optimise a new ATS and recruitment toolsShape the employer brand and own the internship programmeYou'll need:Some experinece within recruitment, either inhouse or agency side. Experiece in sales, research or another people-facing role, with a genuine interest in a Talent career could also work!A proactive, curious attitude, be able to take initiative without waiting for directionStrong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple processes across locations and time zonesA "no job is too small" attitude and an appetite for building in a scaling environmentIf you are interested to hear more, please 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.

A global tech brand are bringing a Tech Recruiter to their team to hire best-in-class talent across EMEA, with a focus on Software Engineering roles.What you'll do:Own the full hiring lifecycle, from taking brief and building an inclusive assessment plan to finding and engaging talent and closing the offer, including competitive compensation packagesAct as a true business partner, challenging, influencing and adding value at every stage of the processBuild talent attraction strategies for highly specialised rolesInterview candidates, share insights and use data to steer your projectsYou'll need:Proven in-house recruiting experience, ideally with agency experience tooTechnology sector hiring experience (a must)Software Engineering hiring experience, broad or specialistThe confidence to challenge and influence hiring managersThe role is based in London, 3 days a week on site and paid as a contractor at £345 per day.Please apply now to find out more.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A household, global brand are looking to bring a Senior Researcher to join their centralised Talent & Strategic Sourcing team, supporting hiring across corporate functions including Sales, Marketing, People, Legal etc.This isn't req-by-req sourcing. You'll run 4-8 strategic projects at a time, from market mapping and deep desk research to referral generation and mining in the bespoke in-house ATS for hidden talent, then engage, assess and advise the recruiters and hiring teams you partner with.You'll need:8+ years in sourcing or researchProven Sales and Marketing hiring experience (a must)Advanced Boolean and Google X-ray skillsPan-European sourcing experience - global experience would be a nice to haveA research or sourcing background at a leading in-house team or search firmATS and database mining know-howBonus points:Executive search experienceMarketing, comms or PR hiring exposure (media, entertainment, fintech, consumer tech)Hands-on use of AI tools in sourcingThe team are ideally looking for someone to join as soon as possible, but can wait for a notice period for the right person. The role would be classed as a 'contractor' paid on a day rate of up to £380 PAYE.The team are remote, but do try to have in person meetings once a month in London.Please apply now to discuss futher.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for a Senior Integrated Producer with a strong background in a creative agency, creative production studio or in-house creative team to join a collaborative, creatively driven production business.This is a newly created role working across integrated campaigns, brand content, photography and multi-channel creative production. Working closely with the Head of Production, you'll lead complex projects from brief through to delivery, combining creative problem-solving with strong commercial and production management skills.We're particularly interested in producers with experience delivering advertising and brand campaigns across digital, social, print, photography and motion content. This is an integrated creative production role, rather than a broadcast-led or long-form film production position.You'll play an important part in delivering exceptional creative work, building trusted client relationships and helping develop a talented production team.What you'll be doing:Leading integrated creative production projects from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high creative standard.Supporting the Head of Production with team oversight, mentoring and the development of production capabilities.Managing budgets, schedules, resource allocation, supplier relationships, project tracking and profitability.Interrogating creative briefs and advising on production approaches, feasibility, timelines and delivery solutions.Building strong working relationships with clients, creative teams, agencies and external production partners.Coordinating resources and managing competing priorities, including quick-turnaround and last-minute requests.Overseeing production across digital, social, print, photography, art buying, stills and motion shoots, CGI, retouching and post-production.Maintaining robust project governance, reporting, documentation and quality assurance.Identifying opportunities to improve production workflows, efficiencies and commercial performance.Contributing to a positive, collaborative production culture while balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.What we're looking for:Significant experience within a creative agency, creative production studio or in-house creative team. This background is essential.A proven track record of producing integrated advertising campaigns and brand content across multiple channels.Strong experience across digital, social, print, photography, stills and motion content, alongside associated post-production workflows.Experience managing complex projects, production budgets, schedules, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.A strong understanding of creative development, production feasibility, client expectations and end-to-end campaign delivery.Commercial awareness, including scope management, resource planning, budget forecasting and project margins.Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.The confidence to mentor others while remaining hands-on when required.Experience in broadcast, TV or long-form film production alone would not be the right fit. We're looking for someone whose experience is rooted in integrated creative, advertising and brand content production, with the versatility to work across different formats and channels.The role is based in London, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, Tuesday to Thursday. Additional office or client-site attendance may occasionally be required on Mondays or Fridays.We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively in person and contributing to a close-knit, creative production team.Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.This is an opportunity to join a creative production business working across a diverse client portfolio, delivering ambitious campaigns, collaborating with talented creative teams and helping shape the future of an evolving production department. 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.

Want to work at the intersection of Finance, AI and Automation?We're looking for a Business Analyst to join an international entertainment business, helping transform Global Finance Operations across O2C, P2P and R2R.This is far from a traditional Business Analyst A role. You'll work with finance stakeholders to understand processes, identify pain points and help design smarter, more efficient ways of working using AI, RPA, automation and low-code technology.We're looking for:2+ years' experience in Business Analysis, Finance Transformation or Finance OperationsStrong understanding of finance processesExperience with process mapping, requirements gathering and improvementExcellent stakeholder management skillsA genuine interest in AI, automation and emerging technologySomeone curious, analytical and keen to challenge the status quoIf you're looking for a role where you can combine Finance + Business Analysis + Technology + AI, this is a brilliant opportunity to have a genuine impact within a global media and entertainment business. 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.