Creative Lead Full Time

ABOUT FINISTERRE

Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre is proudly B Corp certified and a leader in its field; designing functional and sustainable products for those that share a love of the sea and adventure. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall or in one of our eleven retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition.

Perched a few hundred meters from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes’ Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people.

Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create a working environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It’s a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and ocean on a daily basis.

As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew. So, if you are as passionate about the ocean as we are, if you embody our values to be Brave, Honest and Driven, if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a talented and adaptable Creative Lead to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This exciting and multifaceted role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of Finisterre’s brand, visual identity, and the art of visual storytelling. You’ll be managing a small team of creatives, ensuring the delivery of innovative and on-brand creative assets across all channels. From rolling out new retail store designs to collaborating on eCommerce UX improvements, seasonal campaigns, social content, this role is integral to delivering high-quality creative work across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creative Leadership: Inspire, guide, and manage the creative team to deliver innovative, cohesive, and on-brand work across all platforms, ensuring alignment with Finisterre’s vision.
• Art Direction & Visual Storytelling: Collaborate with the photoshoot team and Content Director to create compelling seasonal campaigns, authentic brand narratives, and high-quality product photography.
• Execution & Quality Assurance: Translate creative direction into exceptional work across all channels, maintaining meticulous standards and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Mentorship & Feedback: Provide constructive feedback to team members, signing off assets while fostering professional growth and ensuring the highest levels of design and storytelling quality.
• Efficiency & Innovation: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance team productivity.
• Concept Development: Generate creative concepts and ideas that drive impactful projects, ensuring they align with the brand’s identity and goals.
• Be a role model and coach the team in behaviours which align with the company vision, strategy, and values.
• Train the team in areas relating to social and environmental impact, and maintain high standards of appropriate activity
• Carry out regular appraisals and one-to-one reviews, two-way feedback sessions, agree and review targets and training plans, and support employees in achieving them

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO FINISTERRE

• Proven experience in a senior creative role, such as Senior Designer, Creative Lead, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Figma is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a creative team and produce high-quality, on-brand assets across multiple channels.
• Strong expertise in visual storytelling with a deep understanding of Finisterre’s brand ethos.
• Versatility and adaptability to manage a diverse range of projects, from concept development to final execution.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver creative excellence.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and presentation skills, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre values, products, brand and customers
• Excellent self-awareness, communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrives on positive change and able to manage self and others under pressure

This role requires a driven and creative professional who can lead with confidence, foster innovation, and uphold Finisterre’s standards of excellence. If you’re passionate about sustainability, storytelling, and design, we’d love to hear from you.

Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE

We are offering a full time, 12-month maternity cover contract, based at our Headquarters at Wheal Kitty, St Agnes, Cornwall. We’ll invest in you with a competitive salary, circa £30,000 – £35,000, depending on your skills and experience.

But it’s not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You’ll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including:

• A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performance
• A pension scheme with Nest
• 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Your birthday day off
• 60% product discount for personal and gift use
• 30% Friends and Family product discount
• Life assurance with access to an employee assistance program
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including counselling services, headspace membership, eye tests, yoga, cycle to work and a range of perks
• Regular company social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities – we will support you in giving back to communities and causes
• Various discounts from our B Corp community
• Individual training and development plans
• Sea Tuesday companywide updates
• And so much more!

Closing date: 10 March 2025. We’ll be interviewing as we go along, so we’d encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised.