We're hiring a Head of Creative / Design.
This isn't a Creative Director role — it's a Head of Creative
role.
You'll run the department, set the standard, and stay hands-on.
You'll build brands from scratch, not just apply guidelines.
You bring the creative fire.
We bring the dogs, the culture, and the momentum.
Culture first. Always.
If you enjoy:
* Big-picture thinking
and
messy middle problem-solving
* Smart teams who care about outcomes, not egos
* Creative that ships, performs, and improves
…keep scrolling
The role
You'll sit at the centre of BFJ's delivery, working closely with digital, data, SEO, CRM, and dev to ensure creative isn't just beautiful — it performs.
You'll:
* Own creative across brand, websites, and campaigns
* Lead projects from concept through to delivery
* Set creative direction and quality standards across the agency
* Collaborate with marketers on data-led campaign creative
* Oversee UI/UX for websites (workshops, IA, wireframes, responsive design)
* Refine workflows and processes (including smart use of AI tools)
* Guide and review contractors and collaborators when needed
You'll be trusted to work autonomously, but never in isolation.
What we're looking for
* 5+ years agency experience
in design
* Strong across
brand, web, digital, social, and campaigns
* Confident leading projects end-to-end
* Comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes
* Happy being both strategic
and
hands-on
* Opinionated (in a useful way), collaborative, and pragmatic
This role suits a
mid teir / senior designer / head designer
who wants ownership, influence, and momentum — without stepping away from the craft.
Tools & platforms
* Figma (non-negotiable)
* Adobe Creative Suite (non-negotiable)
* Animation tools (nice to have)
* Canva (bonus)
* Solid understanding of constraints/opportunities across
WordPress, Shopify, HubSpot, EDM platforms
What it's like at BFJ
We're a full-service, highly technical digital agency. Everything is in-house. No outsourcing chaos.
You'll work alongside people (25 of us) who care deeply about:
* Doing work properly
* We love AI, but never finish with it.
* Understanding how creative connects to performance
* Building things that last
* Being good humans while holding high standards
As one recent hire put it:
"You actually see how everything connects. There's so much to learn that you never feel complacent."
Perks
* Flexible hours
* Birthday leave
* Annual "no-reason" duvet day
* Dog-friendly office
* Supportive, low-ego team
* Clear influence over how creative operates and evolves
* Monthly team events
* Team education
We hire on
culture first
.
Good humans only.
Apply via our website or DM for a quiet chat:
https://bfj.digital/careers/head-of-creative-design/
Good luck