Creative Director [O5228]

SEARCHLIGHT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Creative Director to lead innovative projects in digital design and video production. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing impactful campaigns while collaborating closely with different teams. Exceptional design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are essential. This role offers a fast-paced environment where strong communication and relationship-building skills are crucial. Opportunities for growth exist within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and an understanding of digital design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-impact concepts for campaigns.
• Produce storyboards and direct video content.
• Review and enhance visual work across multiple formats.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Manage client relationships and feedback effectively.
• Apply strategic thinking to creative outputs.

Skills

Design craft

Storytelling

Collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital campaign strategy

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our Client is a creative agency with a distinctive and fast-growing global client base. Known for delivering standout content, campaigns and production work, they collaborate with some of the most influential brands in the toy and video-games industry.

As the team continues to expand, this is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a pivotal moment in its growth.

THE ROLE

As the Creative Director, you will lead projects across digital design and video production, shaping standout original campaigns that elevate the agency’s creative output.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of high-impact, insight-led concepts that translate into standout campaigns across digital, social and video platforms.
• Shape and refine ideas through clear storytelling producing storyboards, directing video content and guiding motion graphics from concept to delivery.
• Bring strong design and motion expertise, confidently reviewing, briefing and enhancing visual work across static, motion and video formats.
• Collaborate with strategy, production, performance and client teams to build cohesive, results-driven campaigns.
• Communicate with all teams, presenting ideas, managing feedback and nurturing positive, long-lasting client relationships.
• Apply strategic thinking to ensure creative ideas contribute to measurable performance outcomes, particularly across paid social and video channels.
• Embrace new tools while bringing passion for brands, design, and the toy and games industry.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will be an experienced creative leader with exceptional design craft. You will shape and guide the creative vision ensuring every project is up to high standard.

It is important you communicate with clarity and build strong relationships over all teams. Your collaborative approach will help deliver cohesive work that resonates across platforms including Meta, TikTok, YouTube and programmatic channels.

You should thrive in a fast-paced environment as well as oversee multiple projects at once. With deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, you explore new tools and approaches, helping to elevate the team’s capabilities and push creative boundaries.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail]

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global