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, fast-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 deliveryLeading a small creative team while still getting hands-on with the work yourselfPitching ideas directly to founders and clients, and defending them when neededBuilding brand guidelines and visual systems that can scale as the company growsReviewing and sharpening work from designers, copywriters and freelancersBalancing fast turnaround demands with a standard of work you're proud to put your name toHere are the skills you'll need:A strong portfolio showing range across brand, digital and campaign workExperience leading creative output at a senior level,



ideally inside a small or scaling teamComfort making decisions quick, without waiting for layers of sign-offSharp eye for detail alongside genuine strategic thinkingThe confidence to push back on an idea when it's wrong, and know when it's rightSolid working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and contemporary design toolsKey perks and benefits:£52,000 to £69,000, depending on experienceEquity in a growing business, not just a salary lineHybrid working from Newcastle, with genuine flexibility on hoursA dedicated learning and development budgetA flat structure where your ideas reach decision-makers directly, not through five layers of managementWhy 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.
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📌 Creative Lead (Newcastle)
🏢 The Opportunity Hub UK
📍 Newcastle