Creative Studio Art Director

Role: Creative Studio Art Director

Reports To: Brand Marketing Director

Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract, working 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Location: Hybrid, working 3 days a week in our offices based in Old Street, London

About Us

Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.

To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.

These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better. With our range of products and innovative approach, we provide a wide variety of colours to ensure that all skin tones genuinely radiate in Oner.

Our Purpose and Mission

We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life.

Our Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus the freedom to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year

5% employer pension match through our salary sacrifice scheme

Generous Oner Active discount and regular office sample sales

Free Evolve You subscription, on us

Private Healthcare with Vitality, including optical and dental cover

Monthly wellness allowance and team workout classes to keep you moving

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Family-friendly maternity & paternity policies that actually support you

Start-up culture - the chance to learn and make a real impact, backed by hands-on management and career mentoring

Great employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days

Healthy office snacks, fresh fruit and a coffee and matcha bar (plus a chocolate cupboard for a sweet treat for the balance)

Dog-friendly office

About You:

We are looking for a highly organised and creatively driven Creative Studio Art Director to support the development and execution of our e-commerce, BAU, and social lookbook content. Working closely with the Creative Director, Brand Marketing Director, and Senior Creative Studio Manager, you will help bring our brand vision to life through elevated product storytelling and engaging studio-based content, with a core focus on e-commerce.

This role plays an important part in shaping the visual output of our creative studio, supporting the creative direction of shoots while partnering closely with the Senior Creative Studio Manager, who oversees shoot production and delivery. You will bring a strong eye for styling, composition, and storytelling, ensuring all content is visually compelling, brand-aligned, and relevant across digital channels.

You are collaborative, hands-on, and passionate about creating high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.

You'll Be Responsible For

Creative Development & Art Direction

Work closely with the Creative Director, Brand Marketing Director, and Senior Creative Studio Manager to execute the brand's visual direction across e-commerce, BAU creative, lookbooks, and social content

Develop creative concepts, mood boards, styling references, and shot direction that support launch stories and marketing initiatives

Translate creative briefs into clear visual outputs that balance brand storytelling with commercial objectives

Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and creative standards

E-commerce Content

Support the creative execution of e-commerce photography and video content across all product categories

Partner with photographers, videographers, stylists, and HMUAs to maintain consistency and quality across product imagery

Contribute ideas to continuously improve the visual presentation of products and customer experience

Help ensure product imagery accurately reflects fit, fabrication, and key product details while maintaining a premium brand aesthetic

Lookbooks & Social Content

Support with building the art direction of BAU studio shoots and social-first content shoots

Collaborate with photographers, videographers, stylists, and social team to produce engaging content across digital channels

Assist in developing platform-relevant content ideas for Instagram, TikTok, and emerging social platforms

Ensure content remains culturally relevant, audience-focused, and visually distinctive

Shoot Execution

Support pre-production through creative planning, styling preparation, mood boards, and visual references

Act as on-set art director, styling, talent direction, and creative decision-making during shoots

Work closely with the Senior Creative Studio Manager to ensure creative objectives are achieved throughout production

Maintain high standards of creative execution while adapting to changing shoot requirements and priorities

Brand Development

Uphold and contribute to the evolution of the brand's visual identity across all studio content

Stay informed on fashion, design, social, and cultural trends to inspire fresh creative thinking

Research competitors and aspirational brands to inform content direction and visual storytelling

Bring new ideas and creative opportunities to support seasonal campaigns, product launches, and ongoing content creation

You'll Need To Have:

3-4+ years of experience in an Art Director, Junior Art Director, or Content Creative role within fashion, activewear, lifestyle, or retail brands

Strong portfolio demonstrating experience across e-commerce, lookbooks, social content, and studio photography

Experience supporting and contributing to photo and video shoots from concept through execution

Strong understanding of styling, composition, photography, visual storytelling, and content creation

Experience working collaboratively with photographers, stylists, videographers, retouchers, and creative teams

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Canva, and presentation platforms such as Google Slides or Keynote

Understanding of social content formats and platform best practices, including Instagram Reels and TikTok

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Passionate about fashion, fitness, culture, and emerging creative trends

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oner Active it’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, we encourage you to reach out to our Recruitment team - we’re here to support you every step of the way.