About the Role:

We are looking for a Media Planning Director to join us at PHD in Manchester to support our award-winning work across our FMCG portfolio of clients.

Planning is a huge part of PHD’s DNA, and the successful applicant will be leading the media planning work on some of the UKs leading challenger brands operating in the FMCG space. You’ll be working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team with the remit to drive best-in-class media planning, challenge the status quo and deliver innovative media plans that deliver competitive advantage to our clients.

This role is ideal for a media planner with strong craft skills, who leads by example, who isn’t satisfied with average and who is ready to push the art of the possible in the media space. You’ll have an innate curiosity and a willingness to share ideas, thoughts, and insights with your team and clients alike, and will demonstrate a genuine passion for media planning and the brands you work on. Here at PHD you have the permission to do just that!

You will also have an opportunity to be part of PHD’s inclusive culture, an open space where you can bring your true self to work and where opinions and ideas are listened to and there is scope to do things differently.

About the Agency:

PHD UK is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity. It is the reigning Campaign AND Media Week Awards Media Agency of the Year and in March 2026 was named as the most awarded media agency in the World in the annual Warc Media 100 rankings. 

Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly.

Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors.

Over the subsequent 3 decades, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership and a culture of Ingenuity.  

Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology.

www.phdmedia.com/london

www.phdmedia.com/manchester

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in either London or Manchester. You’ll be working on one of our key tech clients in a lead role. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include ASOS, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, TikTok, and The White Company. 

As a Motion Art Director, you will shape art direction through ideas, motion, and design systems across both moving and static outputs. You bring strong art direction thinking and high-level craft together to develop concepts from early thinking to final execution. You care about story, composition, pacing, and how visuals communicate both over time and in a single frame. You push ideas forward while actively involved in the work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Shape the art direction across motion and static outputs from concept to delivery
• Develop strong creative ideas rooted in narrative, pacing, composition, and visual structure
• Create and direct high quality motion and design work across campaigns and formats
• Define look and feel, styleframes, and motion language for projects
• Collaborate closely with designers, creatives, and other disciplines
• Guide execution across motion and static deliverables to keep work aligned with the original creative intent
• Stay curious of new tools, references, and techniques across art direction, motion, and visual design
• Lead more junior designers in their work, by setting the art direction and QC of their work

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Strong visual judgement and confidence contributing to concepts and creative direction. Art direction experience showing how you’ve helped crafted the visual story of your work. 
• Experience as a motion designer with a clear art direction mindset across both motion and design
• Solid motion design skills with a good sense of timing, composition, framing, and storytelling
• Experience creating styleframes, visual systems, and narrative driven motion
• Curiosity around AI tools and interest in learning how they can support creative work
• A strong portfolio or showreel showing concept, craft, and high quality motion and design work

WE OFFER:

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday.
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get 

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Veterinarian – Medical Director – General Practice & Urgent Care
📍Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital Manchester: 14309 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO 63011

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Medical Director to lead our Manchester location, guiding clinical excellence while providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to companion animals, including cats and dogs.

Lead With Purpose. Practice With Autonomy. Build What’s Next.

• Compensation: $175,000–$258,000 total earning potential (ProSal with no negative accrual)
• Bonus: up to $50,000
• Annual Medical Director Stipend
• Schedule: Full-time with flexible options. Choose from 6-hour or 12-hour shifts (8am–2pm, 2pm–8pm, or 8am–8pm). No on-call or after-hours responsibilities. Hours of operation: Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm.

When you join our team, you’ll be supported both at work and at home with: 

• Work-Life Balance & Flexible Scheduling. Leaders deserve balance, too.
• Strong Tech-to-Doctor Ratio. Highly trained support staff to maximize efficiency and allow you to focus on medicine.
• Collaborative, Supportive Team. Work alongside 16 experienced doctors across three locations, giving you the chance to learn, grow, and collaborate. Our team thrives on knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and teamwork to deliver the highest level of care.
• Diverse Case Exposure. Gain experience in both general practice and urgent care, empowering you to practice high-quality medicine with confidence and autonomy.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• Generous PTO
• CE allowance
• State Licensing, DEA, AVMA-PLIT, and membership dues covered
• Relocation assistance
• Uniform allowance, Pet care discounts
• Partnership Opportunities: Looking to take the next step in your career? Our buy-in program offers ownership benefits while allowing you to maintain clinical autonomy.

About Us: Since opening our Wildwood location in 2000, Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital has grown into a respected three-location network serving the St. Louis community, with our Manchester and Kirkwood hospitals opening in Fall 2023. Our continued growth reflects both strong community demand and our commitment to progressive, high-quality medicine. We operate as a General Practice and Urgent Care hybrid, providing advanced care for canine, feline, reptile, and pocket pet patients. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we uphold the highest medical standards and continuously invest in state-of-the-art equipment and technology to support exceptional patient outcomes. 

Our hospitals are built around collaboration, efficiency, and clinical excellence. With a strong technician-to-doctor ratio and highly trained support teams, our veterinarians are empowered to focus on medicine — not administrative burden. Across all three locations, our culture prioritizes mentorship, shared case discussions, and continuous improvement. 

As Medical Director, you’ll step into a well-established, growth-oriented environment where you can elevate standards, mentor doctors, and help shape the future direction of a thriving multi-location practice.

Location: Manchester, Missouri – A vibrant, family-friendly suburb located in West St. Louis County, about 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Known for its safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and convenient access to major highways, Manchester offers a great balance of suburban comfort and city accessibility.

Responsibilities: 

• Establish and uphold medical standards across GP & Urgent Care services
• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians
• Lead case discussions and promote collaborative medicine
• Partner with hospital leadership on growth, recruiting, and strategic planning
• Foster a positive, high-accountability, team-driven culture
• Maintain a clinical presence with a customizable schedule

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college
• Active Missouri veterinary license in good standing
• 3+ years clinical experience preferred
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience strongly preferred

Let’s Connect! If you're ready to join a high-performing, forward-thinking veterinary team with partnership potential, we’d love to meet you! Apply now for more information! Visit our Website | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @foxcreekvh

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community. 

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