Creative Director

Responsibilities

• Turn business challenges and strategic insights into distinctive creative platforms and integrated campaigns.
• Lead the creative work on assignments from the first conversation through production and delivery, protecting the idea as it evolves.
• Write headlines, scripts, concept narratives and other copy across film, social, digital, out of home, brand voice and other relevant channels.
• For the art-and-copy role, create visual directions, layouts and storyboards that communicate the idea.
• Partner with freelance writers, art directors, designers and other specialists, providing clear direction and useful feedback.
• Recognize when an idea needs stronger writing, better art direction or a different approach entirely.
• Build persuasive presentations and lead creative conversations with clients, explaining the thinking and building confidence in ambitious ideas.
• Help select and brief the right specialists for each assignment.
• Partner with strategy, account leadership and production to deliver strong work within the scope, budget and timeline.
• Contribute to pitches and identify creative opportunities within existing client relationships.

Requirements

• 10+ years in advertising or brand creativity, with experience leading creative work at ACD or Creative Director level.
• A portfolio of original, strategically grounded ideas brought to life across multiple channels.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with range across brands, audiences and tones. The copy-focused role requires exceptional depth in this craft.
• Strong visual judgment and the ability to direct the complete campaign. The art-and-copy role also requires hands-on visual craft and proficiency with relevant design and presentation tools.
• Production experience relevant to your practice, including film, photography or digital content.
• Confidence working directly with clients and navigating feedback without losing the central idea.
• A generous approach to collaboration and the confidence to make clear creative decisions.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging creative tools, with sound judgment about where they improve the work.
• The independence and communication skills to lead within a distributed team.