The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.
Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels.
We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets.?
Responsibilities:
Creative leadership
Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity
Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency
Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables
From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions
Strategic thinking
Collaborate with clients and account teams to understand their business objectives and challenges
Develop strategic creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business results
Demonstrate a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour
Creative team management
Oversee and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance, support, and inspiration
Foster a collaborative and creative work environment
Recruit, develop, and retain top creative talent
Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team and broader agency
Client relationship management
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity, and sound creative judgment, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
Effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients
Address client feedback and make necessary adjustments to creative deliverables
Lead your portfolio of brands with a keen understanding of their commercial landscape
Offer valuable recommendations that positively impact our ability to deliver bold and innovative work
Multi-channel expertise
Demonstrate a deep understanding and natural curiosity of all communication channels, including digital, print, and broadcast
Develop creative concepts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each channel
Ensure maximum consistency and integration across all channels
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Tertiary degree or diploma in creative arts, marketing or communications is an advantage
Experience
10-15 years’ experience as creative director
Desired skills
Strong conceptual ability demonstrated by an impressive portfolio of work
Experience in omni-channel advertising is crucial
Proven experience as an innovative, inspirational, collaborative creative director within advertising or a related field
Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative problem-solving, conceptual ability and executional excellence across various channels
Ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals
Deep understanding of culture, trends, and production
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
A curiosity and passion for creativity, an openness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
Accountable, with strong ability to balance working personally on projects, as well as decisive, insightful oversight of campaign development within your teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe CS
Personal attributes
Team player with the ability to collaborate with broader teams
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
Creative out-of-the-box thinker
People-focused, approachable, dependable, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate
Proactive and resilient
Deadline and solution driven
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
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