The Creative Director will lead and manage the creative vision for both internal projects and external client campaigns. This role requires a strategic, client-focused individual with the ability to balance the needs of the agency's brand while delivering exceptional creative solutions for clients. The Creative Director will oversee a multidisciplinary in-house creative team and collaborate directly with clients to ensure the successful development and execution of innovative campaigns that achieve business objectives.
Creative Strategy & Vision
- Develop and implement a comprehensive creative strategy for the agency and its clients, aligning with business objectives and brand guidelines.
- Lead the conceptualization and design of innovative campaigns, ensuring ideas resonate with target audiences and stand out in competitive markets.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to bring fresh, cutting-edge ideas to both internal and client projects.
Client Collaboration & Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary creative point of contact for external clients, ensuring their vision is translated into compelling campaigns.
- Partner with account managers to understand client needs, present creative concepts, and refine deliverables based on client feedback.
- Foster long-term relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional creative solutions that drive results.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the internal creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Assign and manage creative resources to ensure the successful and timely delivery of multiple projects.
- Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for team members to grow professionally.
Project Oversight & Execution
- Oversee the end-to-end creative development process, including ideation, design, production, and execution for both internal and client campaigns.
- Ensure all creative deliverables meet high-quality standards, align with strategic goals, and adhere to timelines and budgets.
- Troubleshoot challenges and provide creative solutions to meet project and client expectations.
Brand Management & Consistency
- Maintain and evolve the agency’s brand identity across all internal and external communications.
- Ensure brand consistency across client projects, adapting creative approaches to meet specific client needs while adhering to their brand guidelines.
Skills and Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior creative role, with at least 3 years managing teams in an agency or similar environment.
- Proven experience leading creative campaigns for diverse industries and clients, including portfolio examples.
- Strong understanding of branding, digital marketing, and traditional advertising channels.
- Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills, including the ability to pitch ideas and negotiate solutions.
- Proficiency in creative tools and platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent).
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Qualified candidates should apply with their Portfolio by using this link https://delyorkgroup.com/jobs/creative-director/
Job Type: Full-time