Senior Editor, Creative Lab

Senior Editor, Creative Lab Overview

This role sits within Google’s marketing creative environment and focuses on shaping compelling content and storytelling for Google products and services. The work calls for a creative leader who can operate comfortably in a fast-moving setting, collaborate across disciplines, and turn ideas into polished work across major media, channels, and experiences. The position is based in London, UK.

The role is suited to someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution. You will be expected to help define the creative direction, work closely with technical and production partners, and contribute to the development of breakthrough ideas that reflect the Google Marketing brand. The team values people who can move fluidly between concepting, writing, designing, editing, prototyping, and giving clear feedback that improves the work.

What you will do

• Develop and carry out creative content plans and strategies that support business priorities and connect with the right audiences.
• Work with internal stakeholders and outside partners to build strong relationships, while helping identify, recruit, and develop creative talent.
• Keep creative intent and technical execution aligned, and introduce technical or creative adjustments when needed to strengthen the story.
• Contribute ideas in a highly collaborative environment and help generate multiple concepts for use across major media formats.
• Take a practical, hands-on approach to making the work by designing, drafting, mocking up, writing, and prototyping ideas yourself.
• Lead by example, offering clear direction and constructive creative feedback that helps projects progress.
• Use editing, animation, and other storytelling methods to quickly build prototypes in a resourceful, often scrappy way.
• Operate effectively in a flexible environment that changes frequently and requires openness to new influences and inspiration.

What you need

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 9 years of experience in a creative discipline such as writing, filmmaking, video editing, design, art direction, or photography.
• A portfolio that shows creative work in one or more of the following areas: brand, interactive, conceptual, experiential, or technology-focused design.
• Experience at a level where you have owned outcomes, made decisions, solved ambiguous problems, and influenced stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and vendor partners.
• Confidence in doing hands-on creative work, including design, copy, mockups, and prototyping.
• Strong communication skills for giving and receiving creative direction and feedback.
• Preferred experience: 11 years in a creative discipline.
• Preferred experience using production equipment such as cameras, microphones, and basic lighting setups.
• Preferred familiarity with film or commercial production workflows, including pre-production, script development, editorial work, and finishing preparation.
• Preferred familiarity with generative AI workflows and Google Workspace for collaboration.
• Preferred ability to prototype stories using editing and animation techniques in a practical, resourceful manner.
• English proficiency is required for all roles unless the posting says otherwise.

Team and working environment

You will be part of a creative marketing organization that brings together visual, design, written, and experiential thinking to support Google’s products and services. The work spans many media types and requires someone who can adapt quickly, collaborate broadly, and help create work that is both inventive and effective. The posting emphasizes a culture of making, showing, and iterating rather than only directing from a distance.

The role also sits within Google’s broader commitment to inclusive hiring and a workplace culture that reflects the users the company serves. Applicants who need an accommodation during the hiring process can request support through Google’s applicant accommodations process.

Additional information

Google states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and that it is committed to building a workforce that reflects its users and supports belonging. The posting also notes that Google does not accept agency resumes and will not be responsible for fees tied to unsolicited resumes. Equity grants, when offered, are handled by Alphabet Inc. at its discretion and are subject to approval and the terms of the relevant stock plan and grant agreement.

Google also notes that information collected through a Google Careers profile and any application submitted is governed by Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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