Executive Creative Director

This is no ordinary creative leadership gig. As our first-ever Executive Creative Director, you’ll set the creative vision for Virgin, steering our in-house studio to deliver work that’s bold, beautiful and brilliantly effective. From culture-shaping campaigns to seamless digital journeys, you’ll be the spark that turns brand ambition into unforgettable experiences. 

Our Virgin Family 

Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family. 

Virgin Management, the heart of Virgin, nurtures the brand globally. Our diverse, 180-strong team in London and New York, supports every facet of the Virgin Family, including Virgin Unite, our entrepreneurial foundation, and Virgin Start-Up, empowering UK entrepreneurs. Working in synergy with various Virgin entities globally, our interests are as diverse as travel, health, music, media, finance, and space. Our unique work culture and commitments to purpose & sustainability unite us. 

We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work. 

Tell me more 

• Lead Virgin’s in-house Creative Studio – the engine powering our brand, design and customer experience. 

• Partner with product, marketing and data teams to bring the Virgin look and feel to life across every touchpoint. 

• Create scroll-stopping campaigns, rapid-turn cultural activations and design systems that scale. 

• Shape and grow a world-class team of designers, copywriters and UX pros. 

• Champion creative standards across the whole Virgin ecosystem. 

• Own the vision, pipeline and budget for the Creative Studio, making bold calls on where we go next. 

What you’ll need 

• A proven track record in senior creative leadership, with a portfolio full of iconic, culture-led work. 

• Experience building and scaling design systems that keep brands fresh but consistent. 

• A knack for turning big ideas into campaigns and user journeys that actually move the needle. 

• Agility to deliver at Virgin pace – from big, multi-month projects to 48-hour cultural moments. 

• Confidence presenting to senior leaders and rallying teams around your vision. 

• Fluency in modern design and collaboration tools (think Figma, Miro, Jira). 

The extra details 

Role type: Permanent 
Location: London hub & your home space  
Salary: £competitive, plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow. 
Working hours: Full time (or part time if applicable) - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us. 
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.  
Closing date: 22nd September 2025 

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.  

For this role we will need to do a few extra essential checks such as a credit check and global sanctions check. We'll always be upfront about what's needed, get you’re okay first, handling everything sensitively and fairly while keeping your data secure. We are a Fair Chance employer and our people are our secret sauce so, we will always be open to listen to individual circumstances. 

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!