Harrods Creative Lead

About Harrods

Established in 1849, Harrods is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury department stores, distinguished by its Knightsbridge address, exceptional product selection and tradition of attentive service. As an employer, it brings together expertise across fashion, beauty, fine jewellery, food, hospitality, buying, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its environment combines British retail heritage with the evolving expectations of an international clientele, placing particular importance on product knowledge, discretion and operational precision. For professionals drawn to luxury retail, Harrods offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised institution where commercial expertise and thoughtful customer service shape the experience of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Create visual content for editorial and brand partnership projects, from initial concept and pitch through final delivery, including magazine advertorials, social media content and branded content for Harrods.com.
• Develop shot lists and collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture all creative and commercial requirements.
• Select images and oversee retouching and post-production to maintain the highest creative standards.
• Partner with the wider Lifestyle team to align visual direction with editorial and commercial objectives.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content during shoots and support in-store content broadcasting when required.
• Shape and champion the creative vision of the Harrods Lifestyle division, delivering inspiring and innovative content across multiple platforms.
• Work closely with Editors, Art Directors and cross-functional teams to foster a collaborative, creative and innovative studio culture.
• Deliver high-quality visual storytelling across all channels, including Harrods Magazine, Harrods.com and social media platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience styling lifestyle shoots, including homewares, furniture and food.
• Experience selecting products for editorial content and features.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Strong understanding of luxury brands across furniture, lifestyle and the wider retail landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self-starting approach, strong creative point of view, collaborative mindset and passion for bringing ideas to life.
• Comfort leading projects independently as well as partnering with others.

Skills

Benefits

A welcoming work environment, career opportunities and support to develop across the business.

Culture

Harrods’ workplace culture is shaped by its heritage as an iconic British luxury retailer, with a strong emphasis on exceptional service, product expertise and meticulous attention to detail. Its dynamic, international environment brings together teams across retail, dining and specialist services, where collaboration and discretion are central to delivering a distinctive customer experience.

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