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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.

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.

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.

Currently working with a leading global entertainment company, looking for a Content Designer with strong photoshop and compositing skills to join their international creative team on an initial 12-month contract.This is a fantastic opportunity for a visually driven designer who has experience with film & TV content, and knows how to turn raw assets, stills and creative direction into polished, compelling visuals.Working closely with Art Directors, Creative Strategists, Motion Designers, and Editors, you'll create artwork that feels authentic to each title.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:Designing and retouching finished visuals for on-platform use, including cover art, title moments, rows, and episodic treatmentsTranslating creative briefs and early concepts into thoughtful, engaging visual compositionsWorking with a variety of source material, including episodic stills, unit photography, layered PSDs, comps, and rough editsUsing advanced Photoshop, retouching, compositing, and grading techniques to bring visuals to lifeDeveloping imagery that captures the tone, story and identity of each titleCollaborating with creative leads and other specialists to ensure the work feels connected across content and productTaking concepts through to final artwork, either independently or in collaboration with external creative vendorsKey Requirements:6 + years' experience in a similar role, ideally within entertainmentAdvanced Adobe Photoshop skills, with excellent retouching and compositing abilityExperience working with stills, layered PSDs and multiple source assetsA strong eye for detail, tone, and storytellingExcellent communication skills and an open, collaborative approach to feedback 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.

Are you a Junior Creative / Content Designer with a passion for sport, design and social content?An exciting opportunity has come up to join a growing specialist creative agency working with some of the world's leading sports organisations.As a Junior Creative, you'll have a hands-on role creating content across graphic design, motion graphics and video editing, helping to bring ideas to life across social and digital channels.This is a brilliant opportunity for a creative who wants to develop their skills across multiple disciplines while working within a collaborative, ambitious agency environment.You'll be responsible for:Designing and producing visual content for social channels, digital campaigns and brand touchpointsCreating platform-native content tailored to different audiences and social formatsDeveloping motion graphics, animations and short-form videoEditing footage, archive material and supplied assets into engaging social editsAdapting campaign ideas and key visuals across different formats and deliverablesWorking collaboratively with the creative team to develop fresh ideas for sports-focused clientsSupporting presentations, mood boards, storyboards and creative treatmentsMaintaining a high standard of craft across typography, layout, composition, pacing and visual storytellingWorking within brand guidelines while finding opportunities to make content feel distinctive and relevantManaging multiple deliverables and responding positively to feedback and changing prioritiesKeeping up to date with emerging social formats, cultural trends, creative tools and production techniquesWe're looking for a motivated, curious creative who is keen to learn and develop. You'll ideally have:Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and FigmaExperience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After EffectsA good understanding of graphic design, video editing and motion designA strong eye for typography, layout, composition, colour and visual storytellingAn understanding of how content needs to adapt across different social platformsA portfolio showcasing a mix of graphic design, motion and videoGood organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesA collaborative approach and the confidence to contribute ideasExcellent attention to detail and pride in producing well-crafted workA genuine interest in sport, culture, design and social mediaIt would be great if you also have:Experience creating content for sports, lifestyle, entertainment or youth-focused brandsAn understanding of social-first storytelling and short-form contentBasic skills in sound design, colour grading, photography or filmingExperience working with templates, versioning assets or producing content at scaleAn interest in emerging creative and AI-assisted toolsThis is a great chance to join a growing creative team and work on exciting projects for major sports organisations, while developing your skills across design, motion and video.Please note: This is a hybrid role rather than fully remote, with an expectation to be in the London office 2 days per week. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. 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.

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.