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Role: Master Brand and Membership Strategist Contract:3months Pay: £500 per day via Umbrella, inside IR35 Location: Manchester, Hybrid We’re looking for a strategic thinker to define and evolve our brand promise, customer value, and membership proposition—ensuring clarity, distinctiveness, and consistency across all customer touchpoints. This role will be a critical partner to marketing managers, ensuring all marketing activity builds long-term brand equity while driving short-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities Brand Strategy & Positioning • Develop and refine brand promise, tone of voice, and messaging frameworks., • Work with stakeholders to develop propositions and proof points into potential messages within the brand platform., • Create and manage the long-term Master Brand plan., • Ensure alignment of brand and customer strategy with company purpose, customer insight, and commercial priorities., • Translate brand positioning into creative and campaign planning (including campaign-ready guidance)., • Define and evolve brand architecture to support multiple tiers (e.g., own-label, value ranges, sustainability)., • Create and manage brand toolkits, ensuring consistency across visual identity and verbal expression., • Partner with research and insight teams to understand customer perception, need states, and emotional drivers., • Define target audiences at brand level., • Monitor competitor brand activity and macro consumer trends to shape brand evolution., • Support marketing managers by creating strategic briefs and input into campaign plans, ensuring strong brand linkage., • Shape upstream thinking on new propositions, categories, partnerships, or brand activations. Identify growth opportunities., • Collaborate closely with marketing, creative, product, commercial, and agency teams., • Contribute to brand training and alignment sessions across the business. Essential • 5+ years’ experience in brand strategy, planning, or marketing strategy (agency or in-house)., • Strong grasp of brand building principles and how to apply them in commercial contexts., • Excellent skills in insight synthesis, positioning development, and storytelling., • Familiarity with creative development processes, agency collaboration, and how propositions translate into creative output (advertising and/or content)., • Confident influencing at all levels, with ability to simplify the complex., • Background in FMCG, retail, or supermarket environments., • Experience in brand architecture, sub-brands, and/or own-label strategy., • Strong understanding of customer segmentation, research techniques, and behavioural insight., • Strategic thinker with a strong sense of customer and cultural empathy., • Passionate about building brands with purpose and consistency., • Curious and insightful, loves digging into research and trends., • Collaborative, persuasive, and trusted as a strategic partner., • Balances creativity with pragmatism; can think big but act commercially.

• Job Title: Creative AI Strategist (Remote), • Employment Type: Remote, part-time independent contractor, • Location: Remote within United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand (You must be legally authorised to work in the country where you are based), • Compensation: $15 - $18 per hour based on location, experience, responsibilities, and performance. Role Overview: We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading global player in the AI space. This remote, part-time contract role is designed for creative thinkers who can push AI systems to generate innovative and engaging content. You will develop strategies for testing the creative limits of AI—from storytelling and world-building to brainstorming and ideation—while ensuring the output remains coherent, original, and aligned with user intent. Key Responsibilities: • Devise and execute creative testing strategies to assess the AI's ability to generate original stories, poems, scripts, and marketing copy., • Analyze AI outputs for creativity, emotional resonance, and narrative structure, identifying areas where the model feels repetitive or cliché., • Create high-concept prompts and "few-shot" examples to guide the AI toward more novel and imaginative responses., • Collaborate on defining "creativity metrics" to help quantify and improve the subjective quality of AI-generated art and text., • Explore and document edge cases where creative inputs lead to unexpected or inspiring results, helping to refine the model's creative "temperature." Qualifications: • Strong background in creative writing, screenwriting, advertising, or a related artistic field (portfolio or examples of creative work preferred)., • Deeply curious and experimental mindset; you enjoy asking "what if" and pushing tools to their limits., • Excellent command of English with a rich vocabulary and a strong grasp of narrative techniques., • Ability to articulate subjective concepts (like "voice" or "originality") into clear, actionable feedback., • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, managing time across multiple projects. Compensation and Benefits: • Rate: Earn up to $18 USD/hr (Rates vary based on project complexity and expertise)., • Flexibility: 100% remote with no fixed schedule. Contributors typically spend 5–10 hours per week, with the option to work up to 40 hours. Equal Opportunity Employer: We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our workforce.

Technical Instructor – Unreal Engine Contract Role | UK-Based | Onsite & Hybrid Delivery Start Date: January A leading national training provider is seeking contract Technical Instructors to deliver Creative & Digital Skills programmes starting January . These programmes cover Unreal Engine, AI-powered creative tools, content creation, social media marketing, and virtual production. Delivery will take place both online and onsite at locations including London, Lancashire, and Liverpool . About the Role As a Technical Instructor, you will deliver hands-on, industry-relevant training to learners aged 18–24, graduates, jobseekers, and creative professionals aiming to build careers in digital content, creative advertising, film/TV, and emerging creative technologies. This is a contract role ideal for freelance trainers, content creators, virtual production specialists, and digital educators. Key Responsibilities Training Delivery Deliver high-quality training in Unreal Engine for media and virtual production (lighting, rendering, sequencer, motion capture, VP pipelines). Teach creative AI tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Midjourney, and RunwayML. Integrate real-world examples and workflows to enhance learner employability. Support practical workshops and troubleshoot technical issues. Learner Support Provide 1:1 and group support, mentoring, and technical feedback. Track and record learner progress using LMS systems. Promote an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages progression. Content & Quality Contribute to curriculum development and refinement. Support quality assurance, feedback processes, and continuous improvement activity. Skills & Experience Needed Minimum 1 year teaching, training, or workshop delivery experience. Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine , content creation workflows, AI creative tools, and social media platforms. Experience delivering both online and in-person. Curriculum design and learning materials development. Confident facilitator with strong communication and presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft applications and digital learning platforms. Project management experience is desirable. Personal Attributes Passionate about helping learners from all backgrounds into digital and creative careers. Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisation and time management. Creative, curious, and self-motivated. Strong team player with a friendly and supportive approach. If you are an experienced instructor or creative professional looking for January-start contract work in digital and emerging creative technologies, we would love to hear from you. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency. TPBN1_UKTJ

Creative (Art Director or Copywriter) within the marketing or advertising industry. Ear to the Ground is a global sport, gaming, and entertainment creative agency with a unique model that sets us apart. We pride ourselves on being the agency that listens better than anyone to solve our clients' chal

Calling All Creative Presentation Designers – Freelance Opportunities (Medical Advertising) UK based Remote or Hybrid | Flexible Bookings | Via Umbrella Company Our client is a leading independent medical advertising agency who are looking to build a deep talent pool of exceptional Presentation ba

Iconoclast UK in London is seeking a Creative Assistant to join our production team in Brick Lane. Additional responsibilities include supporting directors with creative research, creating director showreels and assisting with general office duties and events. With a reputation for championing bold

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A global production company based in the UK is seeking a Creative Assistant to support the production team.

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Freelance Technical Artworker - Floorplans Luxury Residential Mid-Senior (Illustrator & CAD) Day rate: £255 per day (via Umbrella) Location: Remote, with occasional visits to the London HQ Hours: 9am-6pm, days flexible depending on project workload Duration: Flexible, ad hoc depending on the projec

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Adobe Creative Suite experience (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). A professional portfolio that highlights your creative skills. This is not a client facing role, focused on creative.

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Are you ready to kick-start your creative career in the exciting world of renewable energy? We are on the lookout for a passionate and talented. As the world shifts towards sustainable solutions, we need your creative flair to help communicate the mission effectively!. Proficiency in Adobe Creative

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A leading healthcare advertising agency is seeking a Planning Director to lead strategic initiatives in Manchester or London.

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The position offers flexible working hours and a chance to drive creative opportunities for youth. A creative learning organization is seeking a Programme Director for a part-time, two-year fixed-term contract.

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We are looking for someone with a background in the Creative industry, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep understanding of the nuances that come with working in a creative business. Shape the future of a growing Creative business as the hands-on Finance Director driving strategy,

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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Director with extensive experience in the broadcast and professional video and imaging solutions industry.As Sales Director you will be fundamental to the company’s growth strategy.You will need to define and execute the sales vision and shape a winning

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A leading digital commerce company is seeking a Business Development Director to lead new business growth and manage strategic partnerships.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and excellent negotiation skills.Responsibilities include identifying partnership op

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A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Director to drive strategy and growth in a growing Creative Production business. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant with experience in the creative sector and proven leadership abilities.

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If you have a degree in Graphic Design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, we want to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr.

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A leading hospitality group in the UK is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated designer with a strong portfolio and experience using Adobe Creative Suite.

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If you’re proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, have a solid grasp of design principles and printing processes, and can create innovative concepts, we want to see your impressive portfolio!. Your responsibilities will include providing creative input across the Communications Department, working clo

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Push creative boundaries while staying rooted in the brand DNA. Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro) within a Mac environment. Help create & edit styling videos/reels with the creative team.

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Detail-oriented with a strong creative eye. A portfolio that shows your skills and creative flair. Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology.

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Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Uphold and evolve the Gordon Ramsay Restaurants brand guidelines, ensuring all creative output aligns with our tone and visual identity. Contribute creative ideas and design thinking to

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The ideal candidate will be confident, organised and willing to assist with both creative and operational content tasks. Over time, this role offers significant room for growth — with the aim of developing into a specialist content role, working as direct creative support to our team (or as we cal

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A growing consumer-focused brand is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to support the Content Manager in expanding creative output. Ideal candidates should be creative, proficient with Adobe Suite, and have a passion for brand storytelling.

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Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?. At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the

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A leading restaurant group in the UK seeks a motivated Junior Graphic Designer to join its creative team. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

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