Creative Lead

16K Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Founder of 16K Agency - Creating digital and social media content in F1 & live sport.

Creative Lead – Motorsport & Brand Content

Location: Chiswick W4, London (Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office)

Type: Full-time

About 16K Agency:

16K Agency is a creative and social media agency based in London, specialising in Formula 1, motorsport content, and digital storytelling. We work with some of the biggest names in F1 – from global sponsors and race teams to drivers and hospitality brands – creating best-in-class video, photography, graphics, and social content.

Our work moves fast, just like the sport we live and breathe – and we’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, drive quality, and help elevate the creative output of our growing team.

Job Description:

We’re on the hunt for a Creative Lead – a hands-on creative with a sharp eye for storytelling, a deep understanding of production and post-production, and the leadership experience to manage and inspire a team of videographers and content creators.

In this role, you’ll take creative ownership of key projects across our Formula 1 and wider sport portfolio. You’ll lead on briefs, oversee shoots, oversee the post-production, and ensure we’re always delivering innovative, high-quality content that reflects the ambitions of our clients and our agency.

You’ll also be a mentor and manager to a talented team; helping them grow, reviewing their work, and stepping in with hands-on support where needed. This leadership role is for someone who can think big and roll their sleeves up when it counts. There will be room for hands-on content creation by the creative lead, if this is a preference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Lead the creative development and execution of content across video, photography, and social media. Set the processes, tone, direction, and standard for output across the team.
• Team Management: Line manage a team of videographers and content creators, guiding project delivery, supporting individual development, and ensuring a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Hands-on Production: Be ready to step in on key shoots or edits when needed – whether it’s directing talent, setting up a shot, or solving a technical problem on the fly.
• Post-Production Oversight: Provide expert guidance on editing workflows, storytelling structure, motion graphics, colour grading, and sound design.
• Client Collaboration: Act as a senior creative contact for key clients, translating briefs into content strategies and ensuring delivery that exceeds expectations.
• Project Management: Oversee creative timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple projects. Ensure we’re working smart, staying organised, and delivering on time.
• Innovation & Standards: Champion new formats, visual trends, and content innovations across the agency. Raise the creative bar internally and externally.

Qualifications & experience:

• Proven experience as a creative manager or creative lead within a content agency, production house, or brand team - min 3 years.
• A strong reel and portfolio showcasing social-first video content, campaigns, and visual storytelling.
• Client management experience - working directly with various stakeholders in the pre- and post-production process.
• Direct experience managing creative staff or freelancers, including performance reviews and team development - min 2 years.
• Advanced understanding of video production and editing (Premiere Pro, After Effects, colour, sound) - min 5 years.
• On-set experience, including lighting, directing, and working under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organisational skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead brainstorms, present to clients, and inspire a team
• Experience in motorsport, sports content, or high-energy brand storytelling is a major plus.

Merited:

• Experience in motion graphics, animation, or creative direction
• Understanding of creative operations or production scheduling
• Driving licence
• Standard UK leave and pension
• Day off for your birthday
• Race Crew Bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally
• A creative, collaborative team environment with room to grow and lead

How to apply:

Submit your CV, cover letter, and portfolio to [e-mail] with "Creative Lead Application" in the subject line.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Advertising Services