Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Art Director
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
About the role:
We’re looking for an Art Director who can think as well as craft—someone who understands brand storytelling and knows how to make ideas thrive across platforms. You’ll work on new business pitches and a diverse mix of clients, flexing between brand platforms, social-first activations, and integrated campaigns.
You’ll need to be culturally plugged-in and understand that social isn’t just a cut-down of a TV spot—it’s where ideas start and grow.
We want someone who’s already explored AI in their creative process and is excited to go further. You’ll get hands-on training with our cutting-edge AI tools—helping you push boundaries and elevate what’s possible.
What you will be doing:- Develop big, conceptual ideas that work across brand platforms, social, and integrated campaigns.
- Collaborate with a conceptual copywriter to craft culturally relevant, insight-driven work.
- Lead visual storytelling that connects across multiple formats and channels.
- Bring fresh thinking to new business pitches and help win exciting accounts.
- Adapt seamlessly to different clients, industries, and tones of voice.
- Use AI tools to enhance ideation and execution—and learn advanced techniques with our training.
- A strong conceptual thinker with proven art direction experience.
- 7+ years’ experience working in advertising agencies, with a track record on integrated campaigns.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with motion tools.
- Previous experience using AI in creative work—and enthusiasm to master new tools.
- Curious, collaborative, and hands-on—you roll up your sleeves and get involved.
- You approach every brief—big or small—with the same energy and creativity.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, with a hunger to learn and push boundaries.
Req ID: 15267
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
Skills Required
- 7+ years' experience working in advertising agencies
- Proven art direction experience
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite
- Previous experience using AI in creative work
OLIVER Agency Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OLIVER Agency and has not been reviewed or approved by OLIVER Agency.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays are strong elements, with time off frequently highlighted as a standout part of the package. UK materials also describe generous annual leave that increases with service alongside additional personal days.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests U.S. employees can access a 401(k), and at least one account notes an immediate match. UK materials indicate a formal pension arrangement within the parent group.
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Affordable Benefits — Feedback suggests U.S. medical coverage is paired with employer-funded HSA/HRA or flex contributions that help offset high deductibles. These subsidies can meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs for some employees.
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What We Do
Established in 2004, we are the first and only company to design, build and run bespoke in-house agencies and ecosystems for brands. Today, we create work that delivers business growth, fame and purpose for over 200 clients in 46 countries and counting. Our unique model moves at the speed of modern business to drive change from the inside out; working smarter to make our clients’ money go further, and helping them build better solutions, systems and brands. Client solutions include Unilever’s U-Studio (a platform used by almost three-quarters of Unilever's brands globally), adidas’ off-shore hub and PepsiCo’s global digital team.
