Group Creative Director / Executive Creative Director

Become Recruitment UK; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative studio based in Manchester is searching for a Group Creative Director. This dynamic agency offers the chance to shape the future of their creative vision while leading large teams and delivering high-impact projects for well-known brands in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will foster innovation, nurture talent, and drive strategic change, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced creative leaders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rewarding bonus structure

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a senior creative leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving creative excellence & delivering impactful design projects.
• Exceptional creative vision & an in-depth passion for creativity & innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define & execute long term creative vision.
• Drive change, manage teams of 45-50 in the studio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, client services teams and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Vision

Communication

Innovation

Job description

Established, award winning creative studio-hub based in South Manchester is looking for a Group Creative Director or Executive Creative Director to shape and influence the future of this fast-paced agency. Based on-site in their impressive, purpose-built studio's.

We are looking for a commercially driven, business minded creative leader who can drive change and strategy throughout the design, digital & artwork teams. You will be part of the SLT and managing teams of x45-50 in the studio.

Your role will cover multiple aspects including - defining & executing long term creative vision, being a hands-on creative for fast-paced pitches, reviewing the studio to identify gaps and liaising with stakeholders, client services teams and clients. You will need to drive change, get people on-side, grow the studio team and develop & nurture internal talent.

Key areas of your role will include:

• Strategic Leadership
• Creative Vision & Direction
• Team Leadership & Development
• Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Innovation & Industry Leadership
• Operational Collaboration

You will need:

• 10 years experience in a senior creative leadership role
• Proven track record of driving creative excellence & delivering impactful design projects
• Experience of leading large-scale, high-profile creative campaigns across well-known brands and multi-channels eg: social, digital, print, AI & experiential
• Proficiency in creative software and an understanding of web, mobile, social, AI and print design best practices
• Expertise in creative direction, design, branding & visual storytelling
• Strong leadership & people management skills
• Exceptional creative vision & an in-depth passion for creativity & innovation
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing both internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to work within a fast-paced agency environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality creative excellence

If you're looking for a new challenge and a role that will stretch & utilise every aspect of your experience, then this is for YOU!

Purpose built creative studio, like-minded dynamic creatives, competitive salary, rewarding bonus structure and excellent benefits! What more could you ask for in your next step?

Please apply with your CV & Portfolio.