Creative Director - Advertising Agency

We are seeking an visionary and dynamic Creative Director to join South Asia's leading marketing communications agency. This pivotal role involves creating and overseeing the implementation of world-class creative solutions across all channels. You will be instrumental in developing innovative go-to-market concepts, elevating the agency's creative standards, actively participating in client pitches, and mentoring junior talent to achieve ambitious agency targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Vision & Implementation:

  Lead the creation and direct the oversight of world-class creative solutions, ensuring they are innovative, impactful, and aligned with client objectives and brand strategy.

• Concept Development:

  Develop go-to-market concepts and ideas of a consistently high standard, pushing creative boundaries to deliver fresh and effective campaigns.

• Creative Standards Elevation:

  Actively challenge and push the envelope to continuously raise the agency's creative standards, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.

• Client Pitch Participation:

  Be an active and influential participant in the preparation and delivery of client pitches, collaborating seamlessly with all agency teams including Client Servicing, Art, Designers, and Digital.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship:

  Lead and mentor junior creative professionals, ensuring each team member works towards achieving agency targets and fostering their professional growth.

• Project Management & Delivery:

  Ensure all deliverables are met on time and within budget, overseeing the creative process from concept to final execution.

• Production Oversight:

  Leverage experience in handling still and film shoots, pitches, and presentations to ensure high-quality output.

• Stakeholder Interaction:

  Effectively meet and interact with clients, servicing teams, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and smooth project flow.

Required Skills:

• Solid work portfolio

  demonstrating a track record of world-class creative solutions.
• Ability to

  develop go-to-market concepts and ideas of a consistently high standard

  .
• Capability to

  challenge and push the envelope

  to raise agency creative standards.
• Active participation skills in client pitches across all agency teams (CS, Art, Designers, Digital etc.).
• Strong skills in

  mentoring juniors

  and ensuring team alignment with agency targets.
• Proven ability to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met within budget.
• Strong

  ability to lead a team

  .
• Experience in handling

  still and film shoots, pitches, and presentations

  .
• Ability to meet and interact effectively with clients, servicing teams, and external vendors.