Principal Creative

AtkinsRéalis

. Develop compelling stories, impactful campaigns and conceptual design solutions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong design skills and the ability to develop compelling narratives and creative strategies. Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring talent, and contributing to business development and digital innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative DirectionFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteBusiness DevelopmentMentoring

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Hard Skills

Design SkillsCampaign DevelopmentLayout SkillsTypography SkillsProblem-SolvingAI Tools KnowledgeMarket Trends Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationClient Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Creative StrategyMultidisciplinary CollaborationMarketing StrategiesBusiness GrowthDigital Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop compelling stories, impactful campaigns and conceptual design solutions
Lead complex projects and define creative direction
Identify opportunities for growth and add value to clients, projects and the business
Lead pitches, present ideas and build trust with clients and stakeholders
Collaborate with Principals, the leadership team, digital teams and business leaders
Mentor and develop team members at all levels
Direct and motivate multidisciplinary teams
Meet clients to discuss goals for campaigns and projects
Develop marketing strategies aligned with company goals
Create documentation and project briefs
Track, adjust or end marketing strategies based on results
Contribute to business development and develop the future work pipeline
Champion continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and creative ambition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Original portfolio demonstrating strong design skills across varied projects, including multi-disciplinary collaboration
Ability to develop compelling narratives, campaign concepts and creative strategies
Ability to pitch creative ideas, campaign strategies and solutions to clients, senior stakeholders and project teams
Strong knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong layout and typography skills
Ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
Ability to mentor and develop creative talent at all levels
Commercial awareness with experience quoting and scoping multi-discipline projects
Strong knowledge of AI tools and how to use them effectively
Knowledge of technologies and market trends
Experience contributing to business development and digital innovation
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience with proactive and reactive problem-solving
Portfolio must be attached; applications without a portfolio will not be considered
Role may require security clearance
Candidates may need to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups