A global brand and packaging consultancy, the agency partners with ambitious food and drink brands to create work that leads markets rather than follows them. With roots in one of the world’s most progressive food and wine cultures, it blends strategic thinking with exceptional craft to deliver commercially impactful and visually distinctive brand experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead creative projects end-to-end, from initial discovery through to final delivery
• Set and uphold the creative standard across all work, ensuring excellence in both concept and execution
• Deliver impactful brand, packaging, innovation, and activation projects for global food and drinks clients
• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on design to create work that is both commercially effective and beautifully crafted
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop strong, cohesive creative solutions
• Direct and inspire designers, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared creativity
• Present ideas and creative work confidently to clients, articulating rationale and vision clearly
• Contribute to the evolution of the agency’s creative output during a period of growth
• Balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail, staying closely connected to the craft

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior creative or design leadership role within branding or packaging
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality brand and packaging work, ideally within food and drink
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong design instinct and creative flair
• Hands-on design capability, with the flexibility to lead, create, and direct as needed
• Strong understanding of commercial impact and how design drives brand success
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to and influencing clients
• Collaborative mindset, valuing teamwork and building on shared ideas rather than individual recognition
• Ability to lead and inspire teams while nurturing a positive, supportive creative culture
• Strong attention to detail and passion for craft, with a drive to produce exceptional work
• Adaptable and forward-thinking, comfortable working in a fast-evolving, growth-focused environment