VOD Image Manager

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. What we would like you to bring to the role….key experience, knowledge, skills & personal qualities 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. What you will get to work on….key outputs and responsibilities of the role Lead, manage, and develop a team of VOD image designers, setting clear direction and maintaining high performance standards Oversee the end-to-end delivery of high-volume VOD imagery across multiple platforms, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness Act as a central point of contact for stakeholders across operations, product, creative, communications/press picture desk, and external partners Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, workflows, and delivery expectations Work closely with and support the Head of Digital Curation, ensuring imagery aligns with curation strategy, content priorities, and audience engagement goals Partner with curation and editorial teams to ensure imagery supports content discoverability and placement Manage competing priorities and rapidly changing business needs, reallocating resources and adjusting plans as required Develop and deliver a clear VOD imagery strategy, with the flexibility to introduce tactical changes in response to performance or shifting priorities Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and consistency across workflows Ensure all assets meet platform specifications, brand standards, and compliance requirements Work closely with the Curation Team to plan and execute multi-variant tests involving imagery to improve presentation and personalisation of content for users across the U estate. Play an active role in the Digital Products team’s testing and implementation of systems relating to imagery Hybrid-Working At UKTV, we are working in a hybrid environment with a mixture of home and office working. Getting together in the office as a team and a company gives colleagues an opportunity to build and maintain great relationships, encourages our culture of collaboration and creativity while recognising that colleagues need to have a healthy and happy work-life balance. You’ll agree with your manager the split of time you spend in the office or at home based on the role that you do, how often you come together as a team and your personal preference. Diversity & Inclusion Commitment At UKTV, our inclusion vision is to truly represent society in our workforce and on-screen, and create a culture of fairness and respect where we champion difference so that every person feels included and empowered to do their best work. We are committed to ensuring a level playing field at UKTV where all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity, and that we have diverse voices at the table in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone and we want UKTV to be a place where you can be your authentic self, give your best and develop your career free from discrimination of any kind.