We're the world's leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world's top companies. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.
Why this job is important
As our new Global Creative Director, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating Kantar's brand through world-class creative leadership. You'll ensure that design is a true differentiator in how we engage with clients and colleagues, driving consistency, innovation, and excellence across all our creative outputs worldwide. Your work will shape how Kantar is seen and felt, both inside and out.
What you'll be doing
* Develop and articulate a cohesive global creative vision that aligns with Kantar's brand identity, values, and business objectives.
* Lead and inspire multidisciplinary creative teams across regions, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
* Oversee the creation of campaigns, brand, product, and thought leadership content for diverse global audiences.
* Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints, while allowing for local adaptations.
* Drive innovation by embracing new technologies and creative trends, keeping Kantar at the forefront of the industry.
The skills & experience needed
* Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a senior creative leadership role within a global organisation (ideally in marketing, media, or brand strategy).
* A track record of leading creative teams across geographies, with an understanding of cultural nuances and localisation.
* Exceptional conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills, with a portfolio of impactful campaigns across digital, print, and experiential platforms.
* Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, interactive media) and proficiency in design and collaboration tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro).
* Inspirational leadership style, with a passion for mentoring and developing creative talent.
What's in it for you
* Flexible hybrid working
* 25 days leave, 2 days paid for volunteering and life event leave
* Competitive salary and bonus (bonus dependent on role)
* Company pension
* Enhanced parental leave
* Healthcare options
* Wide range of flexible benefits
We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
Why join Kantar?
Kantar is the world's leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world's top companies, including 96 of the world's 100 biggest advertisers.
We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of people around the world: how they think, feel and act, globally and locally in over 90 markets.
We don't just help clients understand what's happened, we tell them why and how they can shape the future by combining the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and technology platforms to track how people think and act. We help clients develop the marketing strategies that shape their future and deliver sustainable growth.
Our areas of expertise and solutions span Brand Growth, Consulting, Consumer and Shopper Behaviour, Creative Testing and Optimisation, Customer Experience, Innovation and Product Development, Media Effectiveness, Research Services, and Sustainability.
We are committed to maintaining and growing our leadership in supporting our clients' growth through innovation in our solutions portfolio and embracing digital transformation, in how we think, behave, and provide actionable insights.