Executive Creative Director EMEA - Global Content Agency - London

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  • South East England London
  • £100,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
DNA Recruit is working with a Global Content Leading and Brand Publishing agency who are seeking an Executive Creative Director - EMEA, to join their diverse and talented team.
This role involves spearheading and supervising the creative endeavours of their agency across various domains, including Design, Social Media, Editorial, and Production. Their forte lies in crafting groundbreaking and captivating content across diverse platforms for a wide array of clients.The Role:
As the Executive Creative Director, you will oversee a team of creative experts focused on Design, Social Media, and Editorial content. By working closely with Account Directors and Senior Executives, you'll ensure creative projects are in line with clients' strategic objectives and exceed their expectations. Reporting directly to the EMEA Managing Director, your role as Executive Creative Director - EMEA plays a pivotal role in their organisational structure.Responsibilities:
  • Formulate and supervise the agency's creative strategy to ensure alignment with the company's overarching vision and business objectives.
  • Craft and communicate a creative vision for prospective clients, projects, and proposals.
  • Lead and manage a compact team of creative professionals, including Copywriters, Art Directors, Designers, and Video Production teams, to produce inventive and top-quality content that fulfils client objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with Account Directors, Planners, and other senior figures to ensure strategic coherence and client alignment in creative output.
  • Direct the agency's creative process from conceptualization to final execution, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.
  • Assist in pre-sales meetings and the development of pitch materials when necessary.
  • Participate actively in local and group-level management and partnership gatherings.
  • Coordinate with Project Management teams to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery of all creative work.
  • Cultivate an environment of innovation and creativity within the agency, empowering the team to explore fresh ideas and experimental methods.
  • Improve the quality of creative work and strengthen the standing for innovation and excellence.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a 10 years' experience in creative leadership within Content or Advertising agencies.
  • Proven track record of spearheading impactful creative campaigns across diverse channels.
  • Exceptional leadership acumen, capable of motivating and guiding Creative Teams to peak performance.
  • Strategic mindset with a knack for aligning creative endeavours with client objectives.
  • Stellar communication skills, adept at fostering strong client and team relationships.
  • Proficient in leading creative teams across global agencies.
  • Demonstrated track record of pioneering, outcome-oriented campaigns showcased in portfolio.
Location: London
Salary: £120K + Benefits
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