Creative Director

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity a unifying force that drives innovation across people businesses and society. Launched in June 2022 itoperatesin over 145 countries and is fully integrated withdentsusMedia and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy ofBuilding Brands for Whats NextDentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities crafting resilient forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.

ROLE PURPOSE

You will be both a hands-on creative leader and a strategic partner setting creative ambition in line with each clients brand purpose and building their brand for whats next.This could mean shaping the future of their product or service redefining category dynamics transforming audience experiences or sparking cultural conversations that drive fame and impact.

As Creative Director with a focus on Copy you will be the agencys champion for creative copy excellence setting the standard for breakthrough thinking and inspiring teams to deliver work that is not only effective but truly transformative for our clients brands.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Excellence Leadership:

• Set and uphold the highest standards of creative output across the agency ensuring all work aspires to and achieves creative excellence.

• Act as a role model and mentor inspiring teams to push boundaries and deliver work that is bold original and culturally resonant.

• Champion a culture of creative bravery experimentation and continuous improvement.

Brand Leadership:

• Own and nurture client relationships at Marketing Director/CMO level acting as a trusted advisor and creative partner along with your creative partner.

• Set and uphold the creative vision for client brands ensuring all work is aligned with brand purpose and future ambitions.

Hands-on Craft:

• Remain close to the work inspiring teams and contributing to the creative process to deliver outstanding brand-building ideas.

Outrageous Impact:

• Evaluate andchampionwork based on the impact it will have on the clients brand business audience and culturedriving fame sparking conversation and creating noise beyond the media plan.

Team Development:

Mentor and grow multidisciplinary creative teams nurturing talent and fostering a culture of proactive creativity and innovation.

Client Portfolio Growth:

• Take on increasing responsibility for larger more complex client portfolios including multi-market and integrated brands.

Community Focus:

• Build and nurture a creative community attracting and developing the next generation of creative talent.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Proven experience leading brand and creative strategy at a top-tier agency or brand.

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior client partnerships (Marketing Director/CMO level).

• Strong conceptual thinking storytelling and craft skills especially across copy.

• A portfolio of work that has driven brand fame cultural impact and business results.

• Confident articulate presenter and advisor comfortable with senior stakeholders.

• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams.

• Passion for nurturing transformative proactive creativity.

• Tenacious optimistic leader witha clear visionand appetite for innovation.

• Modern thinker culturally savvy and eager toleveragenew technologies(including AI) to elevate creative output.