About this role
The VOD Image team sits within Digital Curation and creates and optimizes artwork for streaming platforms, specifically for the U streaming service and apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Freely. They ensure high-quality, engaging visuals for content discovery across digital, focusing on the U brand identity and the end goal of optimizing imagery to increase on-demand viewing. Purpose of the role We’re seeking a VOD Image Manager to oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality visual assets across a portfolio of on-demand platforms for UKTV. Working with the Head of Digital Curation and the wider Digital team they are responsible for devising and executing the digital imagery strategy. You’ll manage a team of VOD image designers while working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role depends on your ability to communicate effectively, adapt quickly to shifting business priorities, and ensure alignment across teams—particularly with curation and editorial functions – as well as being technically proficient and familiar with offerings for U, Pay TV VoD platforms and FAST. This role requires a strong leader who can balance creative excellence with operational delivery at scale. Proven experience in a leadership role within a creative, broadcast, or digital production environment Strong management capability, with a track record of leading, motivating, and developing teams in high-pressure environments Demonstrable experience managing editorial relationships across VOD third-party platforms and TV partners. Excellent communication skills, with confidence in both internal collaboration and external-facing interactions Experience working closely with operations, product, creative, and communications/press functions Experience supporting or working alongside curation or editorial leadership in a VOD or digital content environment Ability to remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Proven ability to deliver high volumes of creative output at scale Experience of Agile working, collaboratively and cross-functionally with other teams is advantageous. Technical Expertise Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other image design/editing tools (e.g., Illustrator, InDesign) Strong understanding of digital image specifications, formats, and platform requirements Disciplined/diligent with image source and copyright details Experience with digital asset management systems and workflow tools Familiarity with automation, templating, and batch-processing techniques is highly desirable Skills & personal qualities Strong, credible leader with a proactive and solutions-focused approach Highly adaptable, able to pivot quickly as business priorities evolve Excellent collaborator, skilled at building relationships across diverse teams Detail-oriented with a strong eye for visual quality and brand consistency Resilient and composed under pressure, with the ability to manage complexity and multiple deadlines Ability to multi-task and work across multiple brands and genres with differing audiences. Passionate about TV content with strong editorial merchandising judgement, plus a strong knowledge and awareness of the VOD landscape and emerging trends A self-starter with the ability to think conceptually but also drive ideas forward.