Group Creative Director Job at AKQA (London)

Group Creative Director

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and scie...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Define and uphold the creative vision and standard across all brand, product, and interactive work
Lead the end-to-end creative process, from concept through to execution and delivery
Deliver innovative, high-craft digital experiences that meet both client and business objectives
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (design, UX, copy, technology) to solve complex challenges
Mentor and develop creative talent, fostering a high-performing and inclusive team environment
Act as a trusted client partner, confidently presenting and defending creative ideas
Translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions and narratives
Champion and implement emerging technologies and workflows (e.g. AI, CGI, prototyping)
Ensure alignment through regular creative reviews and feedback loops
Lead and contribute to new business pitches and opportunities

Job Responsibility

Define what comes next
Leading the vision, shaping the work, and setting the standard for digital craft across brand and product experiences
Guides ideas from first thought to final execution — ensuring they are intelligent, innovative and unforgettable
Balances bold thinking with meticulous craft
Teams are built, talent is elevated, and an environment is created where great ideas thrive
Global product storytelling and launch experiences sit at the core moments where every detail matters, and every interaction carries meaning
Influence extends beyond the work itself, shaping culture, raising ambition, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible

Group Creative Director

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and scie...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Define and uphold the creative vision and standard across all brand, product, and interactive work
Lead the end-to-end creative process, from concept through to execution and delivery
Deliver innovative, high-craft digital experiences that meet both client and business objectives
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (design, UX, copy, technology) to solve complex challenges
Mentor and develop creative talent, fostering a high-performing and inclusive team environment
Act as a trusted client partner, confidently presenting and defending creative ideas
Translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions and narratives
Champion and implement emerging technologies and workflows (e.g. AI, CGI, prototyping)
Ensure alignment through regular creative reviews and feedback loops
Lead and contribute to new business pitches and opportunities

Fulltime

Group Creative Director

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and scie...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Define and uphold the creative vision and standard across all brand, product, and interactive work
Lead the end-to-end creative process, from concept through to execution and delivery
Deliver innovative, high-craft digital experiences that meet both client and business objectives
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (design, UX, copy, technology) to solve complex challenges
Mentor and develop creative talent, fostering a high-performing and inclusive team environment
Act as a trusted client partner, confidently presenting and defending creative ideas
Translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions and narratives
Champion and implement emerging technologies and workflows (e.g. AI, CGI, prototyping)
Ensure alignment through regular creative reviews and feedback loops
Lead and contribute to new business pitches and opportunities

Fulltime

Group Creative Director

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and scie...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Define and uphold the creative vision and standard across all brand, product, and interactive work
Lead the end-to-end creative process, from concept through to execution and delivery
Deliver innovative, high-craft digital experiences that meet both client and business objectives
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (design, UX, copy, technology) to solve complex challenges
Mentor and develop creative talent, fostering a high-performing and inclusive team environment
Act as a trusted client partner, confidently presenting and defending creative ideas
Translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions and narratives
Champion and implement emerging technologies and workflows (e.g. AI, CGI, prototyping)
Ensure alignment through regular creative reviews and feedback loops
Lead and contribute to new business pitches and opportunities

Fulltime

Group Creative Director, Design

Creative X is a global, integrated creative agency that drives the creative visi...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

223000.00 - 283000.00 USD / Year

Creative Director, Copy

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Creative Director, copy to jo...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Zalando Lounge

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a strategic Creative Director, Copy, or an equivalent senior editorial/copy leadership role in a fast-paced creative agency, e-commerce, or brand environment, with a proven track record of shaping high-impact campaign narratives
Deep understanding of full-funnel content strategy, including how to seamlessly balance high-level brand storytelling with technical UX copy and data-driven performance marketing iterations
Exceptional at stakeholder management and communication, with a demonstrated ability to actively direct, influence, and align senior management and diverse cross-functional teams around creative goals
Forward-thinking and tech-savvy, with a passion for directing the strategic integration of AI tools into creative workflows without compromising brand voice and tonality
Strong experience managing external agencies for localisation, knowing how to establish flawless base copy and collaborate with external partners to maintain message fidelity across multiple markets
Solution-oriented and collaborative mindset, adept at partnering closely with our Senior Creative Strategist and managing expectations across complex, simultaneous projects while relentlessly advocating for creative excellence
Fluency in English is essential

Job Responsibility

Drive Creative Vision & Campaign Strategy: Partner closely with Art Directors from the conception phase to fundamentally shape campaign narratives. Define high-level messaging strategies in lockstep with our Senior Creative Strategist and leadership teams
Optimise Data-Driven Performance Copy: Lead the copy strategy for performance campaigns, constantly testing and iterating seasonal copy based on performance data to effectively raise brand awareness and drive conversion
Steward Brand Voice & AI Integration: Act as the brand voice representative across the wider writing group, ensuring rigorous consistency from marketing campaigns to UX onsite copy. Champion and direct the strategic, on-brand adoption of AI tools within the creative workflow
Oversee Localisation Workflows: Define the global campaign naming strategy and oversee the marketing copy localisation process with external agencies, ensuring transcreated messaging maintains global fidelity while respecting local nuances
Manage Stakeholders & Elevate Creative Value: Communicate and champion the value of creative work internally and externally. Confidently direct, influence, and mediate expectations among senior stakeholders across multiple complex, simultaneous projects

What we offer

Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
Relocation assistance available
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available

Fulltime

Creative Director

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

We Are Social

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

9+ years experience working within an agency or internal brand team with creative leadership experience
You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for tech and/or entertainment brands (platforms, studios, streamers, exhibitors, franchises).
You speak culture. You know who, where, when, and why in film, music, design, streetwear, celebrity, trends. Your friends turn to you to explain what's happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.
You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect
Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns
Experience crafting creative strategies that are grounded in market data and client KPIs

Job Responsibility

Generate innovative ideas that align with client objectives while maintaining a sophisticated level of nuance and creative integrity
Direct high level art and copy to ensure the final output resonates with target audiences and meets strategic brand requirements
Navigate complex project challenges, including tight deadlines and evolving budgets, by finding adaptable solutions that do not compromise quality
Translate abstract concepts into concrete, actionable creative briefs that guide the team toward successful execution
Manage high volume workloads by prioritizing tasks effectively across multiple complex projects simultaneously
Optimize project timelines to meet rigorous client expectations without sacrificing the depth or quality of the creative output
Own and manage the building of pitch and concept decks from start-to-finish, including write ups, references and custom visual comps
Confidently defend art direction and creative strategies to internal and external stakeholders using clear, persuasive visual and verbal references
Decode complex client feedback into constructive revisions, ensuring the creative vision remains intact while satisfying project requirements
Collaborate across departments to ensure creative synergy and operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle

Fulltime

Group Director, Brand Marketing & Communications

Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Collinson

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive senior experience in brand strategy, marketing leadership and/or corporate communications, ideally within complex, multi-brand or group structures
Proven ability to link brand and communications investment to business outcomes, with strong commercial credibility at executive level
Demonstrated success leading through influence rather than hierarchy, navigating matrix or federated organisations without direct authority
Experience building and sustaining collaborative marketing or cross-functional communities
Background in relevant sectors such as travel, financial services, loyalty, payments, premium B2B2C or consumer technology is advantageous
Experience in external communications, media relations, executive profiling and events is desirable
High emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust quickly, read complex dynamics and navigate competing priorities with warmth and confidence
Influential leadership style founded on credibility, judgement and quality of thinking rather than formal power
Low ego and strongly outcome-focused
motivated by impact over recognition

Job Responsibility

Own and evolve the Group brand strategy, ensuring a clear, consistent and compelling identity aligned to purpose, values and long-term ambition
Maintain and develop Group brand architecture, principles and guidelines, influencing adoption across operating companies through credibility, dialogue and best practice
Act as senior guardian of brand consistency across geographies, businesses and external touchpoints
Provide strategic brand input into major external moments, including acquisitions, partnerships, executive profiling and capital or corporate announcements
Oversee the Group's external communications strategy, including media relations, executive profiling, industry commentary and corporate narrative
Build and sustain strong relationships with key media, industry bodies, trade associations and external stakeholders
Develop and curate the Group's thought leadership agenda, ensuring Collinson's voice is distinctive, relevant and credible in relevant industry conversations
Oversee the Group's digital presence, including the corporate website and Group-level social channels
Convene and champion a strong, collaborative marketing community across the five operating companies
Create the conditions for shared thinking, storytelling and collaboration without formal authority, using influence, trust and quality of leadership

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