Location: Studios, WA15 0AF

About Studios at Ingenuity

THG Studios is the creative powerhouse within THG Ingenuity. With over 400 creatives delivering worldclass campaigns for brands such as Disney, Campari, MyProtein, Lookfantastic.com, ASDA, Gilette, Nestle, Illamasqua, Coggles and ESPA - we are Europe’s biggest and most impressive creative studio. Spanning across 11.5 acres in the creative heart of the North, Manchester, we are home to 15 specially designed studio spaces, dedicated to video, photography, interiors, social, campaign and even boasting a state of the art food&drink content production facility. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! THG Studios has everything a brand needs to grow and flourish, and with that comes career opportunities across strategy, client services, creative, packaging, production and operations. So, if you’re looking for the next step in your career, live & breathe creative and want to be part of something truly special… there’s a role for you in our studio.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join THG Studios as Associate Creative Director over our commercial division.We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will be instrumental in driving the future growth of our business. We have ambitious plans for the future, so we are looking for someone who’s personal ambition, passion and commitment matches up to this. You will be working with existing clients as well as pitching for new business. It is all about the work - maintaining the high standards of work that we deliver for clients we need a modern, energetic, highly talented Associate Creative Director to improve the quality and quantity of our conceptual work. Our client list is impressive, including brands such as Espa, MyProtein, Asda, Britvic, Boots, Tesco, Diageo and Unilever Reporting directly into the Creative Director in London The role is based in Manchester with monthly travel to THG Offices in London.

What We Expect From You:

Creative Leadership & Vision

• You are passionate about creativity, ideas, and how digital technologies can elevate brands in people’s lives.

• You are relentless in pushing for innovation and delivering emotional, engaging storytelling that connects with audiences.

• You will shape and improve the quality of creative output, with a particular focus on video work.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• You think strategically, finding big ideas that unify 360 campaigns.

• You bring UX, web design, and art direction expertise to the table, and are capable of presenting and pitching to clients effectively.

• You build strong client relationships and are proactive in identifying creative opportunities.

Team & Culture Leadership

• You lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team, creating an environment where people can thrive and do their best work.

• You are a role model—respected, collaborative, and focused on helping others grow.

• You help shape a strong creative culture and community within the agency.

Communication & Delivery

• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• You thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure.

• You are a passionate brand advocate, aligning creative output with strategic brand goals.

Behaviours & Competencies:

Dynamic & Agile

• Demonstrates adaptability, confidence under pressure, and a passion for their role.

• Maintains a solution-focused mindset and effectively communicates challenges and solutions to managers.

Collaborative & Communicative

• Builds strong cross-department relationships and participates actively in Studios' culture.

• Takes ownership, communicates clearly, shares ideas, and gives/receives feedback constructively.

Creatively Innovative

• Open to new ideas, challenges the status quo, and brings cultural and industry awareness.

• Understands agency services and applies knowledge across teams and departments.

Brave & Proactive

• Speaks up with ideas, asks for help when needed, and handles feedback with professionalism.

• Engages in constructive conversations and knows when and how to challenge clients appropriately.

Proud & Purpose-Driven

• Acts as a positive ambassador for Studios, celebrates team achievements, and showcases their own work.

• Holds self and others accountable to high standards and actively pursues professional growth.

• Aligns actions and mindset with THG Studios' vision and values.

Benefits:

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.