The Opportunity:
On behalf of a world-class creative agency, we’re searching for a Creative Lead or Creative Director with football running through their veins. This agency partners with some of the biggest global brands across sport, lifestyle, and culture—delivering bold, insight-led, and talent-driven campaigns that live across every platform.
Job Title: Creative Lead / Creative Director – Football Focused
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Creative Agency - Permanent - Competitive Package
We're looking for a true creative leader - someone who not only brings exceptional craft and strategic thinking but also a genuine passion for football and its culture. You should thrive working with high-profile talent, directing shoots, and shaping powerful global campaigns that connect sport to a wider cultural audience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading the creative ideation and execution of standout campaigns where football is the heartbeat.
* Working with top-tier athletes, talent, and influencers on content and production across global markets.
* Collaborating closely with strategists, producers, and brand teams to turn insights into culturally resonant creative.
* Directing multidisciplinary teams through concept development, storytelling, and design—across film, digital, social, and experiential.
* Pitching big ideas and presenting creative with conviction, clarity, and passion.
* Pushing creative boundaries while staying authentic to football’s global and grassroots culture
What We’re Looking For:
* 7+ years in creative roles, ideally within leading agencies or brand studios - Creative Lead, ACD, or CD level.
* A strong portfolio showcasing global sport and football-specific work, especially across multi-channel campaigns.
* Experience leading talent-driven shoots, branded content, and high-production-value creative.
* A deep-rooted love for football - its history, its present, its culture.
* Strong leadership and mentorship skills, capable of inspiring internal teams and clients alike.
* Excellent storytelling instincts and a sharp design eye.
* A collaborative mindset and comfort working in fast-moving, creatively ambitious environments.
Nice to Have:
* Experience across other lifestyle or culture-led categories (e.g., fashion, music, youth culture).
* Connections within the football and talent space.
* Experience working on integrated campaigns across brand, product, and purpose.