CREATIVE DIRECTOR - AGENCY

Posted 07 June 2021
SalaryNegotiable
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
DisciplineDesign / Creative Recruitment Agency
Reference17812/001_1623045604
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

THE COMPANY
This cutting edge agency offer bespoke content and creative. Working across a broad client base spanning multiple sectors they have seen substantial growth over the last 12 months, including; a 400% increase in employees, new offices, a rebrand, new client wins and existing client growth. With in-house capabilities covering motion, video and animation as well as 2D and 3D design, their range of work is vast but the quality always spectacular. Whether it be creative content production as part of a wider events piece or a standalone design or video project they pride themselves on their exceptional creativity and flawless execution!

Part of a wider full service events agency, and bred from big agency and creative pedigrees, they have a truly passionate and collaborative team and huge plans for the future!

THE ROLE
Due to continued growth and further expansion they are now at an exciting point in their development and are looking to bring on board an experienced Creative Director. As the driving force behind the creation and delivery of their creative and impactful work this is a pivotal role and responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with the MD
  • Challenging and deeply understanding the client's brief and business
  • Being involved right from the initial brief and developing the "big idea" and concept
  • Guiding the creative response
  • Being involved with pitches
  • Working closely with the Art Director to translate ideas into physical content
  • Overseeing the creative "delivery" and making sure it answers the brief at every point

THE CANDIDATE
Candidates should ideally come from a creative, design, communications or event agency. Candidates must have creatively running through their blood and have been responsible for the creation and development of concepts in their previous role. Candidates must have a proven background in transferring creative ideas into workable proposals and being able to make this come to life in front of clients. Any exposure to the events area would be an added benefit, but candidates outside of this would also be considered. Equally importantly candidates must have the drive and ambition to join this incredible agency at an exciting time. They are looking for someone with a forward thinking attitude who can bring new ideas with them and ways of working that will enhance creativity and growth!

In return they offer a fantastic working environment where creativity and collaboration are front and centre of everything they do.

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