Creative Director

Job Description: Creative Director

Agency: A Growing London Advertising Agency

Location: London, England

About the Agency:

We are a dynamic and ambitious advertising agency in London experiencing significant growth. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative and impactful campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. We foster a collaborative and creative environment where bold ideas are encouraged and nurtured. This is an exciting time to join and play a pivotal role in shaping our creative future.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly talented and driven Creative Director to join our senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a very Senior Art Director or Associate Creative Director (ACD) or a Creative Director with an exceptional portfolio showcasing groundbreaking conceptual ideas and a demonstrable track record of delivering impactful and award-worthy work. You will work closely alongside our highly respected Executive Creative Director (ECD), contributing significantly to the agency's creative vision and leading a talented team. This role offers significant scope for growth and influence within a thriving agency.

Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Drive the creative vision and standards of the agency, ensuring all output is of the highest quality and strategically aligned with client objectives.
• Conceptual Excellence: Generate and inspire innovative and conceptually strong ideas across a range of media, demonstrating a deep understanding of current trends and emerging technologies.
• Art Direction Expertise: Provide strong art direction leadership, ensuring visual execution is exceptional and brand-consistent.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide constructive feedback and support their professional development.
• Client Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients, effectively presenting creative concepts and strategies, and understanding their business needs.
• Strategic Thinking: Contribute to the development of strategic briefs and ensure creative work effectively addresses client challenges and achieves desired outcomes.
• Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with strategy, account management, and production teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
• Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging creative technologies.
• Contributing to Agency Growth: Participate in new business pitches and contribute to the agency's overall growth and reputation.
• Working Alongside the ECD: Collaborate closely with the ECD on agency-wide creative initiatives and contribute to the overall creative direction.

Requirements:

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Senior creative role within an advertising agency, with significant experience as a Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director or Creative Director.
• Exceptional Portfolio: A portfolio that clearly demonstrates a track record of generating groundbreaking conceptual ideas and delivering visually stunning and effective campaigns across various media (including digital, social, and traditional).
• Conceptual Strength: A strong understanding of strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex briefs into compelling and innovative creative solutions.
• Art Direction Mastery: Exceptional art direction skills with a keen eye for detail
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and mentor creative teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas clearly and persuasively to both internal teams and clients.
• Client Management Skills: Experience in building strong client relationships and presenting creative work effectively.
• Passion for Creativity: A genuine passion for creativity and a drive to push boundaries and deliver exceptional work.
• London Market Experience: Experience working within the London advertising market is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work alongside a highly respected and influential ECD.
• A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious agency.
• The chance to shape the creative output and direction.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where creativity is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.