Art Director

Job Title: Art Director (6 months FTC)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Head of Content

Contract: Full-time

About Goalhanger

Goalhanger is home to some of the UK’s most popular and culture-shaping podcasts — including The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Football, The Rest Is Politics, and more. We’re building a dynamic media brand at the intersection of entertainment, ideas, and influence. Now, we’re looking for an exceptional Art Director to help us bring this bold new vision to life.

The Role

We’re seeking a talented and ambitious Art Director to lead the creative evolution of the Goalhanger brand across our flagship shows and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to shape the visual identity of a growing network of hit podcasts that are driving national conversations.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-impact creative across all touchpoints — from show branding to animation, marketing assets, and social content — ensuring consistency, originality, and cultural relevance at every turn.

Key Responsibilities

Bring Goalhanger’s new brand aesthetic to life across multiple hit shows including The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Politics, and The Rest Is Football

Lead the creative development of visual assets across platforms — from YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to broadcast

Oversee motion design, animation, thumbnails, trailers, and marketing assets for digital and out-of-home campaigns

Manage and commission a network of freelance designers, illustrators, and animators

Balance hands-on design work with high-level creative direction

Collaborate closely with producers, editors, marketers, and social teams to ensure brand cohesion and storytelling impact

Stay ahead of trends in entertainment, design, audio, and social to keep our output sharp and fresh

Leverage AI tools and design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Runway, Midjourney etc.) to speed up and elevate the creative process

About You

Proven experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer in a fast-paced creative or media environment

A strong portfolio that shows a passion for storytelling, culture, and contemporary design

Highly proficient in design and motion tools, plus a working knowledge of AI-based creative tools

Comfortable managing freelancers and juggling multiple projects

Deep understanding of how audiences engage with content across platforms — especially YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify

A natural visual storyteller with taste, originality, and cultural awareness

Experience in entertainment, audio, or social-first content is a major plus

Why Join Us?

• You’ll be at the creative heart of one of the UK’s most exciting media companies, working on shows that spark national debate and shape culture. You’ll have the freedom to lead, experiment, and create work that reaches millions.