Group Creative Director / Executive Creative Director

Become Recruitment UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking a Group Creative Director to shape the future of a fast-paced creative studio. You will drive strategic leadership, manage teams, and oversee impactful design projects across various channels. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a passion for creativity, innovation, and team development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rewarding bonus structure

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a senior creative leadership role.
• Proven track record of impactful design projects.
• Expertise in creative direction and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term creative vision.
• Drive change and strategy across design, digital & artwork teams.
• Lead multiple high-profile creative campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Excellence

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Innovation

Project Management

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.