Experience Required: Senior level (step-up from Associate Creative Director / Senior Creative Lead)
Company Overview
Our client is a creative and digital agency delivering work across brand, design, motion and digital. Operating within a collaborative and purpose-led environment, the business focuses on producing high-quality creative that delivers measurable commercial impact.
With a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation and continuous improvement, the agency partners with a range of clients to deliver integrated solutions across multiple channels.
The Role
This is a hands‑on Creative Director position within a growing agency environment. The role combines creative leadership with active involvement in the development and execution of work across brand, digital and campaign projects.
You will be responsible for shaping the overall creative direction of the agency while contributing directly to output. This is not a purely strategic role and requires someone comfortable working across both concept and execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and uphold creative standards across all outputs
* Lead ideation and creative direction across brand, campaign and digital projects
* Ensure all work demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and high-quality execution
Creative Direction and Delivery
* Contribute hands‑on to creative work across multiple disciplines
* Oversee output across brand identity, campaigns, digital experiences, motion and content
* Ensure all work is cohesive, strategically aligned and delivered to a high standard
Team Leadership and Development
* Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team
* Create an environment that supports collaboration, development and experimentation
* Lead critique sessions and reviews to maintain quality and consistency
* Act as a senior creative voice in client relationships
* Lead presentations, workshops and concept discussions
* Challenge briefs constructively to improve creative outcomes
Commercial Delivery
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure projects are scoped and delivered effectively
* Maintain awareness of budgets, timelines and resource planning
* Support efficient and profitable project delivery
Agency Growth and New Business
* Contribute to new business activity including pitches and proposals
* Support the development of creative concepts for prospective clients
* Play a role in strengthening the agency’s reputation and positioning
Sustainable Creative Practice
* Promote responsible and considered design approaches
* Encourage sustainable thinking within creative processes where appropriate
Key Skills and Experience
* Strong portfolio demonstrating personal contribution across brand, campaign and digital work
* Experience working across multiple disciplines including brand, print, digital and motion
* Proven ability to lead creative projects and teams
* Strong conceptual thinking and ability to develop original ideas
* Confident presenting and communicating with clients and stakeholders
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design tools
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
About You
* A senior creative with a strong balance of leadership and hands‑on capability
* Comfortable working across both concept development and execution
* Able to inspire, challenge and develop others within a team environment
* Commercially aware with an understanding of project delivery and performance
* Looking to shape and influence the creative direction of a growing agency
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