Creative Director

Digital Waffle; City Of London; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing agency is looking for an experienced Creative Director to lead a creative team in London. This role involves setting the creative vision, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with clients. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in creative leadership and a strong portfolio. The position offers a salary of up to £110K with 4 days a week on-site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an advertising agency or similar creative leadership role.
• Proven track record as a senior creative (e.g., Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director).
• A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing effective, innovative, and award-winning campaigns.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a creative team.
• Demonstrated success in leading client pitches and presentations.
• Expertise across various media, including digital, print, video, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative vision and standards for the agency.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives.
• Act as the lead creative representative in client meetings.
• Translate client briefs into innovative creative campaigns.
• Oversee all creative output from concept to final production.
• Lead and win new business pitches with creative ideas.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Team Management

Client Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Quality Control

Pitch and Presentation

Budget Oversight

Industry Expertise

Job description

Overview

Digital Waffle has partnered with a rapidly expanding marketing agency to find a seasoned Creative Director, responsible for the development and execution of all creative campaigns. The Creative Director will inspire and guide a team of creatives to produce exceptional work that meets client objectives, and is a strategic thinker, a hands-on creative, and a passionate leader.

Job title: Creative Director

Location: London (4 days a week on-site)

Salary: Up to £110K

Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Set the creative vision and standards for the agency.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, including art directors and copywriters.
• Client Collaboration: Act as the lead creative representative in client meetings, presenting and defending concepts.
• Strategic Planning: Translate client briefs and strategic insights into innovative and effective creative campaigns.
• Quality Control: Oversee all creative output from concept to final production to ensure excellence.
• Pitch and Presentation: Lead and win new business pitches with compelling creative ideas.
• Budget & Timeline Oversight: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget without compromising quality.
• Industry Expertise: Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and creative tools to keep the agency's work fresh and competitive.

Experience / Qualifications

• 10+ years in an advertising agency or similar creative leadership role.
• Proven track record as a senior creative (e.g., Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director).
• A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing effective, innovative, and award-winning campaigns.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a creative team.
• Demonstrated success in leading client pitches and presentations.
• Expertise across various media, including digital, print, video, and social media.

Does this role sound like it could be for you? If so, email your CV and portfolio or follow the links to apply.

Please note that due to the volume of candidates, we can only respond to those who are deemed suitable for the position. Thank you for your interest