Job Description

Job title: Creative Director Reports to:

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Location: London


Job Summary


As a proud, creatively led agency, it is the responsibility of the Droga5 Creative Department to find and maintain the voice and face of the brands we represent. Whether our technical skills are based in art direction, copywriting, design, experience design or technology, our currency is ideas.



The success of every Droga5 creative will always be tied to their ability to originate, craft and protect ground-breaking, industry-shaping, culture-shifting ideas.



A Creative Director is someone who is ready to shape the creative vision for a piece of business, and can run it completely with very minimal oversight. They have strong relationship building skills and can deftly manage clients and their creative leaders. They are often overseeing multiple teams across various pieces of business and have an ability to get the best output from all on their teams.



Essential Functions (6-8)

Oversees multiple pieces of business at once with the ability to time manage and delegate Ability to manage people, both in reviewing work and in guiding their career development and growth Is cross functional in that they can review both copywriting and art direction, regardless of background Handles productions on their own, with minor check-ins and reviews from superiors Has strong client relationships, and client fully trusts their instincts without the need to go above them Continually pushes work beyond the status quo; is never satisfied with just the basics and always requires more from all departments Sees all briefs as opportunities and drives members of the team from all departments to take the work a step above


Job Qualifications (6-8)

7-10 years of experience in advertising or related fields Prior creation of award-winning or breakthrough work Experience in managing individuals and teams of people Ability to multi-task across multiple pieces of business Strong interpersonal skills to work internally and with clients * Can work solo, without a partner, if required