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 WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open
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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.