Aug. 24, 2026
EE72 is hiring an Art Director
BY EE72 TEAM
We are a hybrid platform, magazine and creative studio that celebrates storytelling across print, digital, and social channels. Our work blends culture, creativity, and craft, bringing ideas to life through dynamic visual narratives.
TITLE: Art Director, EE72
Location: London
Reports to: Chief Creative Officer
Experience: 5-8 Years
Type: Full Time
ROLE OVERVIEW
EE72 is looking for an exceptional Art Director to lead and oversee the visual expression of the brand across editorial, commercial and cultural projects. Working closely with the Chief Creative Officer and senior leadership team, the Art Director will translate creative vision into compelling visual outcomes, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the ambition and identity of EE72.
This is a highly collaborative role requiring a strong creative point of view, exceptional visual taste and the ability to lead projects from concept through to execution. The successful candidate will lead and oversee the creative direction of 72, the EE72 website and social channels, while driving creative development across brand partnerships, commercial campaigns and wider cultural initiatives spanning print, digital, film and live experiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee the visual direction of 72, the EE72 website and social channels, ensuring a cohesive creative vision across every brand touchpoint.
- Collaborate with editors to transform editorial concepts into distinctive visual narratives.
- Develop creative strategies and visual concepts for editorial features, commercial campaigns, branded content and partnership projects.
- Translate the creative vision of the Chief Creative Officer into world-class creative across editorial and commercial outputs.
- Research, identify and commission photographers, directors, artists and emerging creative talent who will shape and evolve EE72’s visual language.
- Lead the commissioning of photographers, directors, artists and creative collaborators, building strong relationships with both established and emerging talent.
- Create mood boards, visual research and creative presentations to communicate concepts internally and externally.
- Partner with designers and digital teams to evolve the visual language of EE72 across web, social and emerging platforms.
- Work closely with producers, brand partners and external agencies to ensure creative vision is realised throughout production.
- Provide art direction on editorial shoots, commercial productions and brand campaigns, overseeing creative execution from pre-production through to post-production.
- Direct image editing, retouching and print production while ensuring consistency across all channels.
- Maintain and evolve the EE72 visual identity across print, digital, social, website and commercial touchpoints.
- Present creative work to senior stakeholders and ensure alignment throughout the creative process.
- Manage project budgets, commissioning and external creative relationships.
- Mentor and manage a Junior Creative, fostering a collaborative and ambitious studio culture.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - Significant experience as an Art Director or Senior Art Director within fashion, luxury, editorial, media or a creative agency.
- A portfolio demonstrating excellence across both editorial storytelling and commercial brand campaigns.
Outstanding visual taste with a deep understanding of photography, design, typography and image-making across print and digital platforms. - Proven experience commissioning and directing photographers, filmmakers, artists and other creative collaborators.
- Experience developing creative for luxury or premium brands, with an understanding of how to balance editorial integrity with commercial objectives.
- Strong editorial instincts and experience producing high-quality print publications.
- Experience leading creative across websites, digital platforms and social channels.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership, clients and brand partners.
- Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced creative environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and Figma, with a strong understanding of digital design and moving image.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is endlessly curious about visual culture and understands where fashion, luxury, art and entertainment intersect. You’ll have impeccable creative judgement and the ability to move effortlessly between editorial storytelling and commercial brand building. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, champion bold ideas and have a passion for discovering new talent and creating work that shapes contemporary culture.
To apply please email [email protected]
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