Senior Creative Executive

Location

London, UK

Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Welcome to Motel

Our story began during a road trip in the 1990s, where our founders, Will and Andy, travelled across America collecting vintage items while living out of motels. They started purchasing vintage clothing in the USA and selling it wholesale, which eventually led to the creation of stores. From there, they began designing reworked vintage pieces, and thus, Motel was born.

Over 30 years and a team of 200+ people later, every piece of clothing we make is created with the same spirit of fun, freedom and adventure as the road trip that first defined the brand. We’re still ambitious and independent, but now we’re a global team - we work from an operational base in Worcester, a design studio in London and a creative studio in Bali.

The role

As the Senior Creative Executive, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and impactful creative campaigns that resonate with Motel’s Gen-Z consumer. Working collaboratively with the Creative Lead, you will drive social-first creative concepts, mentor junior team members, and ensure seamless project execution across various channels. This role demands a highly organised, creative professional with a commercially innovative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Main tasks & responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Creative Lead to ideate and execute creative campaigns aligned with the marketing strategy and brand vision.
• Develop social-first creative content that resonates with the Gen-Z audience across multiple platforms, with a focus on photo, video and visual storytelling.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the creative team, supporting their growth and maintaining a high standard of creative output.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timely execution while liaising across teams, including photoshoot & art direction, marketing, social, product, and graphics teams.
• Develop comprehensive creative briefs and handovers to ensure alignment with campaign goals and project requirements, communicating and presenting these clearly across teams and departments.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in creative content, talent, and influencers to drive fresh, innovative social-first ideas that align with the brand’s identity.
• Collaborate with commercial and product teams to inform creative briefs.
• Maintain and enhance brand standards across all customer touchpoints and channels.
• Confidently present creative concepts and campaigns that consider global markets.

About you

We are always keen for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join the Motel team, and if you think you have something to offer then this is your chance to be part of something special!

For this role, we would ideally be looking for:

• Proven experience at a senior creative level within a fashion brand or creative agency.
• Strong experience in creative direction, art direction, photo, and video.
• A social-first mindset with a deep understanding of creating content that performs on digital platforms.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior creatives, fostering development and leadership.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in creating detailed creative briefs and managing project handovers effectively.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of content trends, creative talent, and influencers within the Gen-Z fashion space.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A creative, innovative, and commercially driven thinker who is comfortable with accountability and ownership.
• Experience working with global markets and understanding of consumer behaviour.
• Experience in working confidently in video (preferred but not essential).
• Proficient in Excel & Google workspaces.
• Strong skill set across Adobe Creative.
• BA (Hons) Degree in Fashion or Creative, or an equivalent qualification.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarking.
• 3% pension contributions from Motel; dependant on 5% pension contributions from yourself.
• 25 days annual leave; with additional days for long service.
• Birthday day off post probation.
• Team socials and meetups.
• Monthly well-being activities to support healthy wellbeing.
• Tailored progression pathways.
• A thorough health support service.
• Access to professional support & mentoring.
• Bonus Scheme for all employees, paid out twice a year.
• Motel discount.
• Motel is a growth mentality company.

To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience and creative achievements with your application. Please note that we won't be able to proceed with applications without a portfolio.