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At Neptune, we design for the long term. As a team of designers, engineers and makers, creating furniture and home accessories with purpose, care and craftsmanship. Our aim is simple: to bring beauty and happiness into homes and gardens through thoughtful design and materials made to last a lifetime-and beyond.Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Inspired by the past, we shape a Modern British aesthetic for today. One that values natural materials, practical design and enduring quality. We're looking for an Art Director & Senior Stylist who instinctively understands the Neptune brand.This is a maternity cover role based at our Wiltshire Support Office in Swindon, where you'll lead the visual direction of our photography and video-across both lifestyle shoots on location and in-house studio production.You'll manage a small, talented team of creatives, alongside trusted freelancers, bringing together concept, styling and execution to ensure everything we produce feels unmistakably Neptune. It's a role that blends creativity with organisation-balancing vision with delivery in a fast-moving retail environment.What you'll be doingLead the art direction and styling of all lifestyle shoots, brand video, and studio photographyPlan and deliver seasonal campaigns-from concept and shot lists through to location sourcing and shoot executionOversee end-to-end production, working closely with the Creative Producer to ensure shoots run smoothly, on time and on budgetTranslate our visual brand guidelines into consistently high-quality, cohesive creative outputCollaborate with internal teams to align on creative requirements across campaigns, product launches and PRManage post-production, including image selection, retouching direction and asset deliveryLead and support a small in-house team, providing clear creative direction and final sign-off About you You'll bring significant experience (5+ years) in art direction and interiors styling, with confidence leading creative teams, a strong eye for detail and a natural ability to create beautifully considered, brand-aligned imagery. As someone who is highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and moving parts simultaneously, you'll take a practical, solutions-focused approach and be comfortable balancing creativity with logistics and budgets.You will have a good working knowledge of creative tools including Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and Premiere Pro and a strong understanding of both photography and film production processes within interiors and homeware.You will also hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly and with occasional stay aways for shoots.This is an opportunity to shape how Neptune shows up visually - bringing our products, spaces and stories to life in a way that feels both timeless and relevant.Benefits we can offer youGenerous Holiday AllowanceLife AssuranceCompany sick payPurchased Annual Leave SchemeEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveCycle to work schemeGenerous new item and outlet discountsDiscounted gym membershipCompetitive salaryPerkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts PortalYour birthday day offDay off if you become a GrandparentTwo paid volunteer days a yearA week off to celebrate a life eventRefer a friend schemeLong service holiday allowance increaseTraining Workshops Across all locations, we stay united by our company values: Do The Right Thing, Do It Together, Aim High and Keep It Real.We are a growing business that encourages our people to grow with us. Neptune's goal is to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all of our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone's voices are heard.Our Story Founded in 1996 by friends John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman, Neptune design and make pieces for your whole home. Recognised for our exacting standards, design-led aesthetic and expert craftsmanship, we're perhaps most known for kitchens - with heirloom-worthy dressers not far behind. Neptune's trademark 'look' is British: refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. We're also respected for their commitment to craft and quality. xjdpvnf Put simply, we make things we're proud of, and that are designed to last a lifetime.