Social Creative Director

Dentsu; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency is seeking a visionary Social Creative Director to lead innovative social campaigns. In this role, you will inspire teams, build client relationships, and drive creative excellence across platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of social media trends and a proven track record in leading top-tier creative work. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements based in Manchester.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading social creative at a top-tier agency or brand.
• Deep understanding of platform behaviours, trends, and algorithms.
• Strong conceptual thinking and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to develop breakthrough social-first ideas across platforms.
• Collaborate with strategy and media teams to ensure ideas are insight-driven.
• Build strong relationships with clients, guiding them through the social landscape.

Skills

Social media strategy

Creative leadership

Content innovation

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Job description

The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Business Directors and Strategy leads to help push the creative boundaries of the agency output for existing clients and new business opportunities. Present innovative and differentiating ideas and concepts to clients. They will be responsible for the creative ownership, creative strategic development and overall concept development.

Job Description

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity - a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu's Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of "Building Brands for What's Next," Dentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities, crafting resilient, forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Role Purpose

We're looking for a visionary Social Creative Director to lead the charge in shaping how brands show up in the social space. You'll be the driving force behind thumb-stopping content, platform-native ideas, and culturally resonant campaigns that spark conversation and drive engagement.

This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes social, understands the nuances of each platform, and can inspire teams to push creative boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership: Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to develop breakthrough social-first ideas across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Threads, etc.)
• Strategic Thinking: Collaborate with strategy and media teams to ensure ideas are insight-driven, audience-relevant, and aligned with brand goals.
• Content Innovation: Champion new formats, trends, and technologies
• Client Partnership: Build strong relationships with clients, guiding them through the evolving social landscape and selling in bold creative ideas.
• Team Development: Mentor and grow a team of social creatives, copywriters, designers, and content creators.
• Performance Mindset: Work closely with analytics and media teams to optimize content based on performance data and audience behaviour.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience leading social creative at a top-tier agency or brand
• Deep understanding of platform behaviours, trends, and algorithms
• Strong conceptual thinking and storytelling skills
• A portfolio of standout social campaigns that drove real cultural impact
• Ability to pitch, present, and sell ideas with clarity and passion
• Collaborative spirit and a hunger to experiment
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams
• Strong, optimistic leader, with clear vision
• Evidence of brand platform work, high altitude strat thinking
• Confident, articulate presenters, comfortable around clients
• Democratic manner, with ability to galvanise teams and inspire collective energy
• Passion for nurturing proactive creativity, inspiring work that is transformative, that aspires to push the needle and creative excellence at DC
• Tenacious attitude, not afraid to lean in
• Appreciation for design, brand texture, brand systems
• Evidence of tonal versatility through body of work
• Modern thinker, savvy to the world today
• Appetite to innovate and to utilise AI to elevate creative product
• Hunger to inspire a 'maker culture'

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas at the intersection of brand, culture, and commerce. In an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving.

On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

What We Offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in either our Manchester or London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.
• As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location

Manchester - Bonded Warehouse

Brand

Dentsu Creative

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent