Creative Director Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Creative Director roles are classified under Advertising accounts managers and creative directors (SOC 2494) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What advertising accounts managers and creative directors earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most advertising accounts managers and creative directors in the UK earn between £39,936 and £63,596 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £46,000 (SOC 2494), sitting at the 43rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,152 below the median.
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About Us Iris is a global integrated agency driven by one simple philosophy: Participate or Perish. We create ideas that earn attention and inspire people to interact with brands in meaningful ways. Working with some of the world’s most ambitious brands, we combine strategy, creativity, technology, and media to deliver impactful campaigns. Overview The best social creative doesn't interrupt culture; it becomes part of it. The Creative Director at Iris leads the creative vision for social, settin
Creative Director - Experienced in food & beverage packaging Permanent, Full-time role Location: Purley Our story so far.. At Tjarks and Tjarks , creativity meets craft. For over 35 years, we’ve been shaping bold, distinctive brands that don’t just sit on the shelf, they stand out and get chosen. Trusted partners to our clients across decades, we help navigate the ever-evolving world of shoppers and retail, designing packaging that connects, competes, and converts. From big ideas to flawless
About the role This is an exciting role for a dance professional committed to nurturing the next generation of creative dancers. You will have a track record of teaching class in ballet and contemporary techniques and working collaboratively with guest choreographers and creatives. You will seek to develop each dancer’s potential, developing their artistic voice and providing leadership to bring the dancers together as one professional youth dance company, representing English National Ballet
Creative Content Director 📍 Clitheroe (3 days/week) | Relocation support 💰 £90,000–£150,000 + bonus + benefits We’re partnering with WillPowders on a critical hire as they enter a major new phase of growth. With a 200k+ engaged community and a clear, differentiated voice in wellness, the brand is now investing heavily in creative, including a full refresh and expansion into Sport and Lifestyle. The Role You’ll own the creative output of the brand, across campaigns, content and channels, setting
Introducing Zinc Network For over fifteen years, Zinc Network has been helping governments and businesses navigate the world's most complex challenges using communications, technology, and behavioural science. We work on some of the toughest briefs: protecting children online, strengthening democratic resilience, and championing purpose-driven technologies and organisations. Working in partnership with a global network of media outlets, communities, and influencers, we help clients understand co
Job Introduction Creative Director - Publishing Salary £55,000 to £60,000 (DOE) Permanent Hybrid Home & London Are you an imaginative Creative Director in search of your next challenge with an acclaimed publication? Do you possess a sharp creative instinct and the agility to work across both print and digital platforms? This is an exciting opportunity to join Saga Magazine as our Creative Director, where you’ll take full ownership of the visual and creative direction for all our content plat
Creative Content Director 📍 Clitheroe (3 days/week) | Relocation support 💰 £90,000–£150,000 + bonus + benefits We’re partnering with WillPowders on a critical hire as they enter a major new phase of growth. With a 200k+ engaged community and a clear, differentiated voice in wellness, the brand is now investing heavily in creative, including a full refresh and expansion into Sport and Lifestyle. The Role You’ll own the creative output of the brand, across campaigns, content and channels, setting
We are seeking an ambitious and visionary Director of Creative Engagement to lead the University’s creative and cultural ambition, positioning us as a regional creative hub of national significance. This is a leadership role with responsibility for shaping and delivering a Creative Engagement Strategy that aligns with Strategy 2035, strengthens our civic and regional impact, and places creativity, inclusion and collaboration at the heart of the student experience. Working closely with regional p
At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that "IT'S NOT GG, UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL" . We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes. As the Creative Director, you are the senior creative leader
London, Hybrid This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in London. We combine data, technology, creative and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like social, influencer, TTL ad campaigns, augmented reality, AI and innovation. Our clients include eBay, easyJet, Just Eat Takeaway and Pepsico. Job Purpose We are looking for an Associate Creative Director for an exciting AI client of ours. The wo
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Creative Director roles fall under SOC 2494 (Advertising accounts managers and creative directors), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Creative Director positions.