Overview

We've got an awesome opportunity for a Middleweight Creative to join our fun, fast-paced and passionate team! You'll be a strategic, creative thinker who can concept, design, and execute across multiple disciplines, helping shape the creative direction for Popeyes UK and our launch into Ireland!

Responsibilities

Campaign Creative Development (45%)

• Develop strategic campaign concepts that push boundaries whilst staying true to the Popeyes brand
• Generate original creative ideas and pitch them with confidence
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines whilst evolving visual identity
• Present breakthrough concepts that connect with audiences and drive growth

Digital & Social Creative (30%)

• Create compelling social media content that drives engagement
• Develop digital assets for web, app, and social platforms
• Collaborate with social team to optimise content for maximum reach
• Stay ahead of digital and AI trends to apply creatively to the brand

Art Direction & Production (15%)

• Collaborate on creative concepts for photo and video shoots
• Provide art direction during shoots (lighting, talent, product styling)
• Oversee post-production ensuring outputs exceed objectives
• Work confidently across print, packaging, and digital mediums

Creative Leadership & Collaboration (10%)

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, digital, and operations teams
• Work with agencies to ensure high standards
• Help shape brand for future growth
• Mentor junior team members

Experience and Skills we\'re After

• Experience of creative work and results in advertising, branding, or related fields
• Proven track record from concept to execution
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (AI tools experience a plus)
• Strong art direction skills (photo and video shoots)
• Digital, print, and social design capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to manage timelines and multiple projects
• Strong understanding of typography and creative fundamentals
• Demonstrate creativity balanced with strategic thinking
• Collaborate effectively across teams
• Deliver breakthrough creative aligned to brand vision

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary & 15% bonus opportunity
• Flexible working (2-3 days a week in Ealing/out in store)
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Benefits platforms, with cycle-to-work and gym discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free chicken!

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do, Popeyes is a place where everyone is can be their true self and everyone belongs. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.