Mid-Weight Art Director

Role: Mid-Weight Art Director

Reports To: Brand Director

Contract Type: Full Time, working 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Location: Hybrid, working 3 days a week in our offices based in Old Street, London

About Us

Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.

To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.

These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better. With our range of products and innovative approach, we provide a wide variety of colours to ensure that all skin tones genuinely radiate in Oner.

Our Purpose and Mission

We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year

• 5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Generous Oner Active discount plus regular office sample sales

• Free Evolve You subscription

• Private Healthcare with Vitality including optical and dental

• Monthly wellness allowance and team workout classes

• Start-up culture - the chance to learn and make a real impact

• Great employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days

• Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard for a sweet treat for the balance)

• Dog friendly office

About You:

We are looking for a highly organised and creatively driven Mid-Weight Art Director to help bring our brand vision to life. This person will support the Creative Director, Senior Art Director and Brand Marketing Director in executing brand campaigns, styling shoots, and producing content across all channels.

You’ll assist with pre-production, on-set styling, and content creation — while also contributing to trend research, moodboarding, and managing creative assets. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong eye for detail, a passion for storytelling, and a proactive approach to supporting a fast-paced creative team.

You’ll be responsible for:

Creative Execution & Support

• Work closely with the Creative Director, Brand Director, Senior Art Director, editorial team to execute the brand’s visual and storytelling direction

• Assist in the development and rollout of capsules, brand campaigns, seasonal stories, and key marketing moments

• Translate creative concepts into practical outputs, from styling boards to content execution

Content & Shoot Direction

• Support to lead content shoots, from ideation and pre-production to on-set art direction and post-production

• Collaborate with stylists, photographers, videographers, and editors to bring stories to life

• Ensure all output is on-brand, culturally relevant, and audience-focused

Asset & Workflow Management

• Support in organising, labelling, and distributing creative assets for team and partner use

• Help build and update content calendars, shot lists, and creative production trackers

• Ensure consistency across all touchpoints by aligning assets with brand guidelines

Brand Evolution

• Uphold and evolve the brand’s visual identity, ensuring cohesion across all channels

• Stay attuned to design, fashion, and digital trends to keep the brand ahead of the curve

• Proactively push creative boundaries while staying true to the brand’s core

• Bring fresh ideas to the team for seasonal shoots, product launches, and digital storytelling

• Research competitive and aspirational brands to help inform visual and stylistic choices

You’ll need to have:

• 4–6 years experience in a creative/studio/brand assistant or stylist role within fashion, activewear, or lifestyle sectors

• A strong eye for style, composition, and branding

• Hands-on experience assisting on photo/video shoots and working with stylists, photographers, and content creators

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Canva, and Google Slides

• Comfortable creating short-form social content (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikTok).

• Passionate about fashion, fitness, and emerging trends

• Highly organised and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have’s:

• Collaborative, can build strong relationships with Creative Director and Creative Operations team

• Delivers clear, persuasive direction, whether pitching concepts or briefing teams on shoot days

• Keeps a sharp eye on creative consistency, asset quality, and brand alignment

• Embraces social trends, diverse perspectives, and global cultural shifts with an inclusive lens

• Always learning from past campaign performance, market shifts, and cultural movements

• Photography or video editing skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oner Active it’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, we encourage you to reach out to our Recruitment team — we’re here to support you every step of the way.