Creative Director
Salt Digital Recruitment
Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Creative Director to lead and inspire the development of innovative, original, and award-worthy creative work across digital, traditional, and experiential channels. This individual will oversee a talented team of creatives while shaping the strategic and creative direction for a diverse portfolio of high-profile brands.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and direct the creation of impactful, original, and competitive creative campaigns.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of designers, copywriters, and art directors.
- Partner with Account and Strategy teams to drive business growth and elevate creative output.
- Oversee client presentations and communications, ensuring all work is compelling, clear, and persuasive.
- Collaborate across marketing divisions to support cross-channel initiatives and integrated campaigns.
- Contribute to RFPs, proposals, and new business pitches.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in creative development across advertising, digital, and integrated campaigns.
- 5+ years in a senior creative leadership or management role within an agency environment.
- Proven success developing creative for global or high-profile brands, ideally in tech, retail, or lifestyle sectors.
- Strong creative vision with a deep understanding of business objectives, brand strategy, and budgets.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to sell ideas persuasively.
- Experience providing constructive, actionable feedback that balances creativity with business impact.
- Copywriting experience is considered an asset.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, Advertising, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative strategies.
- Experience partnering with account and strategy teams to define campaign direction.
- Strong understanding of consumer insights, data-driven creativity, and storytelling.
- Cross-Channel Expertise: Deep experience in digital-first and integrated marketing campaigns.
- Familiarity with social, experiential, influencer, and retail marketing.
- Exposure to both B2C and B2B environments.
Creative & Technical Excellence
- Demonstrated ability to lead concept development from idea to execution.
- Portfolio showcasing innovative, high-impact, award-worthy campaigns.
- Strong grasp of design principles, brand tone, and visual storytelling.
- Ability to balance bold creativity with commercial effectiveness.
Presentation & Persuasion
- Skilled in presenting and defending creative work to senior stakeholders.
- Confident contributor to RFPs, pitches, and new business opportunities.
Leadership & Culture Fit
- Proven track record mentoring and retaining creative talent.
- Builds a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
- Leads with empathy, calm authority, and decisiveness.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, hybrid client-agency environment.
- Encourages teamwork, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working with global electronics or lifestyle brands.
- Hands-on background in art direction or copywriting.
Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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