Creative Director (Copy)

Overview

In this role, you will lead a team of creatives to craft compelling narratives that drive meaningful change. You shape ideas that resonate with audiences and elevate brand expression across channels. You’ll push innovative creativity, influence client outcomes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across London, the EMEA region, and beyond. The position offers growth within a technically advanced, collaborative studio and opportunities to explore AI-enabled writing and digital design. You’ll connect with clients and talent, delivering high-quality, award-worthy work that moves the world.

Responsibilities

• Deliver award-winning work and drive brand experiences across channels
• Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery for clients
• Immerse in the client business to address commercial and internal challenges
• Contribute to strategic briefs and client discussions when needed
• Provide thought leadership in the Writing practice and address AI’s role in writing
• Foster an inspiring, high-performing creative culture
• Generate ideas across current and emerging platforms
• Develop processes to harness new thinking, including AI
• Set creative direction and guide client projects hands-on
• Grow client partnerships through successful outcomes
• Maintain high client and team satisfaction and attention to detail
• Learn new skills and apply digital design developments to improve practices
• Showcase understanding of digital communications, UI, and interaction design
• Select and manage suppliers and partners to meet standards and deadlines
• Oversee award entries and case studies distribution
• Lead new business pitches and present ideas confidently
• Build trust-based relationships to drive outcomes
• Represent AKQA in talks and talent outreach
• Be hands-on from a design craft perspective using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

Key requirements

• Extensive experience at Associate Creative Director or Creative Director level with Copywriting background
• Proven track record of leading collaborative multi-functional teams and winning industry awards
• Experience on European and Global projects
• Experience developing/leading client relationships
• Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new tools and methods
• Proven ability to win new business
• Strong presentation skills (visual and written)
• Experience creating digital platforms and products from brief to delivery
• Experience collaborating with UX and development teams
• Expert knowledge of UI, application, mobile, and responsive design with current prototyping tools

• leadership
• curiosity
• collaboration
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• emerging AI tools

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