About the job
Job Description
The Creative Director is the driving force behind every project! We’re seeking a sophisticated visual problem solver with a flair for innovative solutions. If you thrive on ambition, strive for excellence, and integrate digital and experiential elements seamlessly, this is your opportunity. You'll build strong client relationships, navigating them through the creative journey from concept to delivery, while inspiring and leading multidisciplinary teams. Our commitment to "Truth Well Told" ensures every piece of work resonates with authenticity and impact.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE:
Build Business
- Direct briefs and develop compelling visual ideas with your creative team, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations.
- Brainstorm with the creative department to generate fresh visual and design concepts.
- Provide strong conceptual and strategic direction, ensuring the work stays true to the brand's essence and reflects "Truth Well Told."
- Work closely with the ECD and/or CCO to maintain creative excellence as the agency's core value.
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies, cultural trends, and social developments to provide clients with innovative and impactful ideas.
- Ensure efficient and timely delivery of creative requirements, supporting agency business through pitches.
Build Profile
- Produce high-profile, award-winning work that enhances the agency’s reputation and attracts new clients.
- Build on the agency's reputation as a catalyst for meaningful conversations that matter to clients.
- Work and present ideas effectively to internal teams and clients.
- Contribute to profile-building initiatives that position our agency as a leader in the business of creativity.
Build People
- Play a key role in evolving the creative department, mentoring junior talents, and contributing to business development with visionary concepts.
- Collaborate with traffic, accounts, strategy, and project teams to align resources, timelines, and creative solutions.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 9-13 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry.
- Proven experience working on brand-level projects across multiple markets.
- History of international award recognition.
- Exceptional ability to create visually stunning, idea-driven work.
- Strong leadership skills in mentoring junior creatives.
- Excellent visual storytelling and presentation skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Who We Are
McCann is a leading global marketing agency that leverages the power of creativity, the beauty of data, and the magic of technology to nurture, encourage and sustain strong relationships between brands and their customers – in turn, creating meaningful experiences for people, while driving business results.
We employ the most innovative talent in the industry to drive the transformation of our clients’ businesses and provide creative solutions to help brands grow meaningful relationships with people.
We love our diverse workplace! We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
