Step into this Creative Lead role and build something that matters in Creative & Marketing.

Newcastle's creative scene has real momentum behind it, and this startup is part of the reason why. They're a small, rapid-moving team building brand and marketing work that doesn't look like it came from a committee, and they need someone senior enough to set the standard without needing a rulebook to do it. If you've been waiting for a Creative Lead role where your fingerprints are actually visible on the output, this is it.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Setting creative direction across campaigns, from first concept through to final delivery
- Leading a small creative team while still getting hands-on with the work yourself
- Pitching ideas directly to founders and clients, and defending them when needed
- Building brand guidelines and visual systems that can scale as the company grows
- Reviewing and sharpening work from designers, copywriters and freelancers
- Balancing fast turnaround demands with a standard of work you're proud to put your name to

Here are the skills you'll need:

- A strong portfolio showing range across brand, digital and campaign work
- Experience leading creative output at a senior level,



ideally inside a small or scaling team
- Comfort making decisions fast, without waiting for layers of sign-off
- Sharp eye for detail alongside genuine strategic thinking
- The confidence to push back on an idea when it's wrong, and know when it's right
- Solid working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools

Key perks and benefits:

- £52,000 to £69,000, depending on experience
- Equity in a growing business, not just a salary line
- Hybrid working from Newcastle, with genuine flexibility on hours
- A dedicated learning and development budget
- A flat structure where your ideas reach decision-makers directly, not through five layers of management

Why pursue a career in Creative & Marketing?

Creative & Marketing keeps expanding as brands fight harder for attention, and that means genuine demand for people who can lead, not just execute. Newcastle has quietly built a reputation as a creative hub outside London, with agencies and startups competing for the same senior talent. A Creative Lead who can prove impact here carries that credibility wherever they go next.

📌 Creative Lead (Newcastle)
🏢 The Opportunity Hub UK
📍 Newcastle