hybrid 3x a week london bridge competitive salary + 30% bonus
at wagamama, food is life and we`re here to make every bite count. with over 165 restaurants across the UK (and growing fast) we`ve been dishing up vibrant, fresh asian inspired flavours since `92. it`s all about good food, good vibes, and good company
were looking for a head of creative to join us
ready to dive in and stir things up?
purpose
you`ll help shape how wagamama shows up in the world, making sure our creative direction + visual identity feel fresh, distinctive and unmistakably us across every guest touchpoint
you`ll lead our in-house creative team with clarity, care and a strong point of view, setting the standard for great work while helping people and disciplines thrive
you`ll bring the brand to life across campaigns, restaurants, digital channels and physical experiences, making sure every piece of work strengthens the brand and helps guests feel good
you`ll also play a key role in building a best-in-class in-house studio, developing brand guidelines, creative systems, tools and ways of working that help the team move with more pace, more confidence and more creative consistency.
what you`ll do
- lead and develop a high-performing creative team across design, content, production and brand
- set and evolve the creative vision for wagamama, ensuring it is brought to life consistently and distinctively across all channels
- develop and maintain brand guidelines, design systems and asset libraries that support consistency and speed
- continue to build the capability of the in-house studio, reducing reliance on external agencies where appropriate
- provide creative leadership across campaigns, menu launches, partnerships, social, CRM, restaurant communications and brand initiatives, from first idea through to execution
- oversee the design and evolution of physical brand assets including packaging, crockery, uniforms, signage and restaurant graphics
- partner with property and operations teams to help shape the creative direction of future restaurant environments and guest experiences
- build strong relationships with external agencies, freelancers and production partners, ensuring they bring specialist expertise where needed
- stay connected to culture, design, hospitality and consumer trends, bringing fresh thinking into the business
what you`ll need
- extensive experience leading creative projects + teams in the hospitality, retail or similar guest facing industry
- strong leadership,team management
- agency management
- budget management experience
- experience working as an account director or similar for an agency highly desirable
- strong relationship builder, able to bring teams together and bring positive energy to the role
what`s in it for you
- hybrid working (3x a week at noodle hq, the rest at home)
- 30% bonus
- car allowance
- come as you are culture, with modern offices, fresh fruit and soft drinks
- £200 monthly wagamama food allowance - enjoy all your favourite dishes on us!
- private healthcare cover
- 3% pension contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- + further discounts across retail, hospitality & leisure - perks that make life sweeter
- supporting you every step of the way! family-friendly pay: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
nothing brings people together like great food. no matter where you`re from or who you are, you`ve got a seat at our table because food is the ultimate connector, and here everyone belong
