Job Description

Overview

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.

Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels.

We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets.?

Responsibilities:

Creative leadership

Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity

Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency

Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables

From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions

Strategic thinking

Collaborate with clients and account teams to understand their business objectives and challenges

Develop strategic creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business results

Demonstrate a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour

Creative team management

Oversee and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance, support, and inspiration

Foster a collaborative and creative work environment

Recruit, develop, and retain top creative talent

Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team and broader agency

Client relationship management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity, and sound creative judgment, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner

Effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients

Address client feedback and make necessary adjustments to creative deliverables

Lead your portfolio of brands with a keen understanding of their commercial landscape

Offer valuable recommendations that positively impact our ability to deliver bold and innovative work



Multi-channel expertise

Demonstrate a deep understanding and natural curiosity of all communication channels, including digital, print, and broadcast

Develop creative concepts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each channel

Ensure maximum consistency and integration across all channels

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications



Tertiary degree or diploma in creative arts, marketing or communications is an advantage

Experience



10-15 years' experience as creative director

Desired skills

Strong conceptual ability demonstrated by an impressive portfolio of work

Experience in omni-channel advertising is crucial

Proven experience as an innovative, inspirational, collaborative creative director within advertising or a related field

Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative problem-solving, conceptual ability and executional excellence across various channels

Ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals

Deep understanding of culture, trends, and production

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational ability

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

A curiosity and passion for creativity, an openness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results

Accountable, with strong ability to balance working personally on projects, as well as decisive, insightful oversight of campaign development within your teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe CS

Personal attributes

Team player with the ability to collaborate with broader teams

Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment

Creative out-of-the-box thinker

People-focused, approachable, dependable, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate

Proactive and resilient

Deadline and solution driven

Meticulous with excellent attention to detail