Creative Director

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director with a strong background in conceptual creativity, art direction, and design to lead the creative department at one of London’s fastest growing digital agencies. The ideal candidate is a seasoned creative leader with a strategic mindset, a passion for pushing boundaries in the digital space, and a dedication to developing creative processes that support a growing, dynamic and evolving agency environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership:

• Lead and inspire the creative team in developing innovative, impactful digital concepts and visual campaigns that align with our clients’ goals and brand voices.
• Drive the creative direction across multiple channels, including social media, digital advertising, and interactive design, ensuring cohesion, creativity, and alignment with strategy.

Art Direction and Design:

• Oversee the art direction and design process from concept to execution, maintaining a high standard of quality and creativity.
• Provide hands-on support in crafting visuals, refining concepts, and ensuring that all designs meet our strategic objectives and brand guidelines.

Pitching and Business Development:

• Lead creative pitches for new business, showcasing agency expertise, innovation, and strategic insight to win clients and expand our portfolio.
• Develop compelling creative presentations and collaborate with account and strategy teams to present solutions that resonate with potential clients.

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate with strategy, account, and technical teams to ensure creative solutions align with strategic goals and client needs.
• Maintain a solution-oriented approach to address challenges, balancing creativity with functionality and business goals.

Team Management:

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a dynamic, agile team, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and growth.
• Delegate tasks effectively and maintain a balance in team workload to meet deadlines while upholding high standards of creativity and productivity.

Process Development:

• Develop, implement, and refine processes to optimise creative workflows and foster innovation.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring efficient project delivery and continuous improvement in creative operations.

Growth Mindset:

• Embrace and lead change, keeping the agency at the forefront of digital trends, tools, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and creative excellence within the team.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Creative Director, Associate Creative Director or Creative Lead in a digital agency or similar setting.
• Expertise in digital design, with a robust portfolio showcasing a range of creative work across platforms.
• Proficiency in leading conceptual work, as well as hands-on experience with design software and tools – Figma competence is preferred.
• Strong understanding of social media, digital marketing, and the latest creative trends and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative processes to support a high-performing, fast-paced team.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and motivational management style.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative visionary who is passionate about both exceptional work and the process that drives it. If you're ready to bring fresh ideas to a dynamic team and help shape the future of our agency, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Salary: £70,000 - £75,000, with the opportunity to earn agency-wide bonuses linked to overall profitability.
• Health & Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme, monthly wellbeing allowance, healthy snacks in the office.
• Learning & Development: £1000 annual personal development budget, Lunch & Learn sessions.
• Time Off: 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, enhanced parental leave.
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid working environment with a minimum of 3 days per week in our Shoreditch office, allowing flexibility while maintaining a strong creative team dynamic.
• We’re hiring directly right now, so we’re not looking for support from recruiters, thank you.