Executive Creative Director

Job description

Overview 

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 

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 

Posted on 29 Jul 13:07, Closing date 27 Aug