CREATIVE JOBS

We're recruiting for a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer to join a fast-growing international sports and entertainment organisation.This is an exciting opportunity to work across a globally recognised sports brand, creating high-quality creative for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, live events, broadcast, partnerships and commercial campaigns. You'll join a collaborative, fast-paced team where creativity, attention to detail and delivering at pace are key.You'll be creating creative for always-on social content, YouTube thumbnails and channel assets, paid social campaigns, event branding, broadcast graphics, partnership activations, email marketing, presentations and digital campaigns. This is a hands-on execution role, so we're looking for someone who enjoys producing high-quality work at pace while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.You'll be responsible for:Designing engaging creative for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, presentations, print, broadcast and live events.Producing production-ready artwork across digital, print and broadcast assets.Creating and adapting campaign creative across multiple platforms, formats and specifications.Maintaining brand consistency across all creative outputs.Helping develop templates and design systems to improve efficiency and scalability.Contributing ideas to campaigns while ensuring exceptional execution and attention to detail.You'll bring:Around 4+ years' graphic design experience in a fast-paced agency, brand or startup environment.A strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design, social campaigns and brand application across multiple channels.Experience creating content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign); After Effects experience is highly desirable.Excellent typography, layout and production skills across digital and print formats.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.A collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and an interest in AI-powered creative workflows.Experience working within sport, entertainment, media or consumer brands would be advantageous. Please note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London office.Remote working is not available for this position.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. 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 looking for an experienced Executive Producer to join a fast-paced creative production team for a 9-month maternity cover.This is a hybrid role, with 2-3 days per week working from their London office. Unfortunately, we cannot consider fully remote applications for this position.This is a senior role for someone who knows how to turn ambitious creative ideas into brilliant, achievable productions and can keep people, budgets, timelines and clients moving in the right direction when things get busy.This is not a broadcast production role. We're looking for someone with strong agency, branded content, advertising or creative production experience, who is comfortable working across multiple clients, fast-moving briefs and varied creative outputs.You'll lead projects from pre-production through production and post, acting as the senior production lead and key client contact. You'll also manage and mentor Producers across the team, work closely with Creative, Strategy and Client Services, and help continually improve how the team works.You'll:Own end-to-end production across live-action, animation and mixed-media projects, from initial creative concept through to final delivery.Manage and mentor Senior Producers, Producers and Junior Producers, creating a supportive, accountable and high-performing team.Partner with Creative & Strategy to turn ambitious ideas into smart, practical production plans.Manage budgets, schedules, resources and workloads, spotting risks and opportunities early.Build trusted client relationships, provide clear communication and navigate challenges calmly and confidently.Bring production expertise to new business pitches, including feasibility, scoping, ballpark budgets and client presentations.Develop workflows, documentation and best practice that make production smoother, smarter and more efficient.Be the calm, solutions-focused person in the room when plans change, pressure builds or something needs fixing quickly.We're looking for someone with:6+ years' experience in production management or producing, ideally within a creative agency, advertising, branded content or production environmentProven end-to-end production experience across live-action, animation and/or mixed mediaStrong agency experience is highly desirable, particularly working across multiple clients, creative briefs and fast-paced production environmentsExperience managing and mentoring production teamsExcellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlinesStrong experience across budgeting, scheduling and resource managementExcellent client-facing and stakeholder management skillsA calm, proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solvingStrong understanding of production workflows, compliance and industry best practiceConfidence collaborating with Creative, Strategy and Client ServicesExperience with production management systems and a willingness to embrace new tools and technologyWe're looking for someone who combines creative thinking with production rigour, someone who can protect the quality of the work while keeping the realities of time, budget and resources firmly in view.Please note: this is not a broadcast/TV production role. Experience in creative agencies, advertising, branded content or commercial production is particularly relevant.If you're an experienced Executive Producer with a strong agency and multi-format production background, we'd love to hear from you.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're partnering with a globally recognised entertainment brand, seeking an experience Social Lead to help shape social strategy & creative for a portfolio of original series and films across the UK and Europe.This role is ideal for a social and entertainment marketing leader who understands internet culture, knows how to turn audience insight into compelling creative, and can build campaigns that drive conversation, fandom and measurable business impact. You'll lead strategy and creative across a diverse slate of programming, bringing together strategic thinking, creative instinct, and commercial awareness.Please note this is an initial 2 month contract. There will also be an expectation to work in a London based office 3 days a week, so you must be within a commutable distance.Key Responsibilities:Develop audience-first strategies covering target audiences, content ecosystems and owned, earned and paid opportunitiesLead campaigns end-to-end, from brief and concept through production, launch and optimisationDevelop innovative social content that builds awareness, conversation and fan connectionLead content capture and collaborate with talent, creators, producers and filmmakersIdentify emerging platform, cultural, and creator opportunities and turn them into campaign ideasUse social analytics and audience insight to refine strategy and demonstrate business impactAct as the social specialist within cross-functional teams, influencing wider marketing and creative decisionsManage external agencies and creative partners, providing clear strategic and creative directionKey Requirements:7-10 years' experience across social media, entertainment, or major consumer brands, with a strong track record of delivering impactful campaignsDeep knowledge of social platforms, formats, content behaviours, internet culture, and emerging trendsExperience developing multi-market social strategies, including English and non-English-speaking audiencesProven experience working with talent, creators, producers and filmmakersExcellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skillsHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are partnering with a highly respected independent brand consultancy seeking an exceptional Strategy Director with deep expertise in core brand strategy, brand building, and growth to help shape the future of its strategic offering.This is a senior strategic leadership opportunity for someone who understands that great brands are built from strong foundations through clear positioning, distinctive purpose, compelling propositions, robust brand architecture, and a strategic philosophy that drives long-term growth.You'll bring a proven track record of developing and leading significant brand programmes for major organisations and ambitious challenger brands, ideally with experience across FMCG and food & drink categories, where understanding consumers, culture, behaviour, and brand growth is critical.Working at the intersection of business, brand, culture, and creativity, you'll create strategies that build commercially successful, culturally relevant, and enduring brands. You'll be equally comfortable defining the strategic foundations of a brand and ensuring those foundations translate into powerful creative expression and experiences.This role requires a true brand strategist by craft , someone with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of brand building, rather than solely marketing strategy, communications planning, or innovation. You'll have developed your expertise within a leading branding, brand design, or creative agency environment and understand the rigour, discipline, and impact of world-class brand consultancy.Experience from respected brand agencies would be highly relevant.You'll lead major brand transformation and growth programmes from discovery through to implementation, partnering closely with Design and Client Services teams to ensure strategic thinking creates distinctive, effective, and memorable brand experiences.You'll become a trusted strategic advisor to senior clients, facilitating conversations at board and C-suite level while helping shape the agency's growth through new business, thought leadership, and the continued evolution of its strategic reputation.Beyond client work, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the strategy function mentoring talent, raising the quality of strategic thinking, and helping define the agency's strategic approach and future direction.You will:Lead significant brand strategy engagements from insight and discovery through to delivery and activation.Develop robust brand strategies across positioning, purpose, architecture, portfolio strategy, propositions, messaging, and growth frameworks.Establish strategic foundations that enable brands to grow, evolve, and remain culturally relevant.Design and direct research programmes, translating insight into clear, compelling strategic recommendations.Bring a strong point of view on brand building, brand growth, and the role brands play in driving business value.Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure strategy inspires exceptional brand experiences.Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a credible strategic partner and advisor.Support business development through pitches, thought leadership, and industry relationships.Mentor and develop strategists, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.You are an experienced brand strategist with a strong agency background and a passion for building brands that create lasting value.You'll bring:Significant experience within a leading branding, brand design, or creative agency environment.A proven track record of leading complex brand-building programmes for major clients, ideally across FMCG, food, drink, consumer goods, or lifestyle categories.Deep expertise in the fundamentals of brand strategy, including purpose, positioning, architecture, proposition development, portfolio strategy, and brand evolution.Experience shaping brands with a clear understanding of consumers, culture, category dynamics, and commercial growth opportunities.A robust strategic philosophy and the ability to articulate why brands matter commercially, culturally, and creatively.A growth mindset, with the ability to connect brand strategy to tangible business outcomes.Exceptional storytelling, facilitation, and presentation skills.The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic conversations at executive level.Strong cultural awareness and curiosity about consumer behaviour, digital innovation, technology, and AI's impact on brands.A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and elevating strategic thinking.This opportunity is suited to someone who has built their career around brand strategy as a discipline - someone who understands how brands are built, grown, and sustained over time, and who is excited by the opportunity to shape brands, teams, and an agency's strategic future.The role offers the opportunity to lead strategy for globally recognised brands and ambitious challenger businesses, while playing a meaningful role in the growth and evolution of a respected independent consultancy.You'll join a strategically ambitious, creatively driven studio environment with genuine influence over clients, projects, and the future direction of the agency.London-based, studio-first working model. 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 looking for an outstanding Publicist to join a busy Entertainment team, working with some of the UK's biggest names in media and entertainment.This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Publicist or PR Executive looking to take the next step in their career, with a genuine passion for entertainment, excellent communication skills, creative ideas and a proactive, can-do attitude.You'll be creative, strategic and highly organised, with a confident, calm presence and a real eye for detail. Experience working with talent at press events, junkets, high-profile red carpets and awards is highly desirable.What you'll doDevelop and deliver creative, integrated PR campaigns for high-profile entertainment clients, securing impactful coverage across print, online, TV, radio and social.Build and maintain strong relationships with talent, managers, agents, media and brand partners.Manage the full PR process, including talent diaries, interviews, shoots, press trips, red carpets and events.Create compelling PR materials, including press releases, biographies, pitch documents and client reports.Handle high-profile stories and PR issues with confidence, while identifying new profile-building and partnership opportunities.Stay ahead of entertainment, media and social trends, identifying emerging talent and opportunities that can benefit clients.About youYou'll have experience in entertainment PR and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape. You'll be comfortable working with high-profile talent and corporate partners, managing busy campaigns and thinking strategically under pressure.Most importantly, you'll be proactive, creative and credible, with the confidence to build strong relationships and deliver great results for clients.If you're ready for your next exciting career move, we'd love to hear from you. 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 looking for an experienced Business Affairs Manager to join a leading global technology business, supporting its EMEIA Product, Design & Marketing teams.London | Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH5-month initial contract, with scope to extendThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong business affairs experience, ideally within technology, who can hit the ground running and work confidently across creative, product, marketing and legal teams.You'll be responsible for business affairs matters across the EMEIA Product, Design & Marketing group, helping ensure third-party content featured across products, platforms and services is appropriately licensed, commissioned, brand-aligned and regionally appropriate.You'll act as a trusted partner to teams, identifying issues early, managing risk and helping projects move forward while balancing legal, commercial, creative and brand considerations.The role will involve advising teams on legal, third-party content and brand considerations, identifying and communicating risks, working with licensors and third parties to secure permissions and clear rights, and supporting compliance across vendors, talent, licensing and publishing.You'll also work closely with Product, Design, Marketing, Creative and Legal teams, flag local legal considerations and content constraints, and provide advice across a broad range of matters including copyright and trademarks.We're looking for someone with:* 5+ years' business affairs experience, ideally in technology* Strong issue-spotting skills and excellent commercial judgement* Familiarity with technology products and digital platforms* Experience working with creative teams and legal stakeholders* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* A highly collaborative approach and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment* Pragmatic legal and brand judgement* A good sense of humour and a genuine team-oriented approach* Working knowledge of Keynote, Numbers and Pages; familiarity with Quip is a plus* Bachelor's degree or equivalentIf you're a commercially minded Business Affairs professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, creativity, content and law, I'd love to hear from you.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're partnering with a globally recognised technology organisation to find an experienced Digital Production Designer to join a high-performing creative team.This role focuses on the creation, adaptation, and delivery of premium visual assets for customer-facing digital experiences. Working across editorial features, promotional campaigns, and digital storefront content, you'll help bring new products, stories, and experiences to life across multiple platforms and markets.The ideal candidate combines exceptional attention to detail with strong production expertise and enjoys working within established design systems to deliver polished creative at scale.This is a London based role with 3 days based in the office. We cannot consider remote applicants for this role.This position will initially run until the end of the year with scope to extend longer term.Key Responsibilities - Create and adapt visual assets for editorial features, promotional campaigns, and digital storefront experiences.Prepare and optimise creative for multiple devices, screen sizes, formats, and international markets.Maintain consistency across digital experiences by working within established design systems and brand guidelines.Manage multiple asset versions and production workflows while ensuring pixel-perfect execution.Partner with designers, project managers, producers, and business stakeholders to support launches and campaigns.Perform detailed quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy across all deliverable.Experience required - Experience creating and delivering digital assets for app, web, or mobile-first customer experiences.Strong understanding of digital production workflows, localisation, and asset management.Comfortable working on high-profile campaigns with multiple deliverables and tight deadlines.Experience working within large, collaborative creative teams and established design systems. 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.