Creative Director

Job Summary

The Creative Director will lead and manage the creative vision for both internal projects and external client campaigns. This role requires a strategic, client-focused individual with the ability to balance the needs of the agency’s brand while delivering exceptional creative solutions for clients. The Creative Director will oversee a multidisciplinary in-house creative team and collaborate directly with clients to ensure the successful development and execution of innovative campaigns that achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Strategy & Vision

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive creative strategy for the agency and its clients, aligning with business objectives and brand guidelines.
  • Lead the conceptualization and design of innovative campaigns, ensuring ideas resonate with target audiences and stand out in competitive markets.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to bring fresh, cutting-edge ideas to both internal and client projects.

Client Collaboration & Relationship Management

  • Serve as the primary creative point of contact for external clients, ensuring their vision is translated into compelling campaigns.
  • Partner with account managers to understand client needs, present creative concepts, and refine deliverables based on client feedback.
  • Foster long-term relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional creative solutions that drive results.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the internal creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
  • Assign and manage creative resources to ensure the successful and timely delivery of multiple projects.
  • Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for team members to grow professionally.

Project Oversight & Execution

  • Oversee the end-to-end creative development process, including ideation, design, production, and execution for both internal and client campaigns.
  • Ensure all creative deliverables meet high-quality standards, align with strategic goals, and adhere to timelines and budgets.
  • Troubleshoot challenges and provide creative solutions to meet project and client expectations.

Brand Management & Consistency

  • Maintain and evolve the agency’s brand identity across all internal and external communications.
  • Ensure brand consistency across client projects, adapting creative approaches to meet specific client needs while adhering to their brand guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior creative role, with at least 3 years managing teams in an agency or similar environment.
  • Proven experience leading creative campaigns for diverse industries and clients, including portfolio examples.
  • Strong understanding of branding, digital marketing, and traditional advertising channels.
  • Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills, including the ability to pitch ideas and negotiate solutions.
  • Proficiency in creative tools and platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent).
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Key Competencies

  • Visionary leadership with a strategic mindset.
  • Strong client relationship management skills.
  • Creative problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Exceptional collaboration and team-building abilities.
  • Adaptability to evolving client and market needs.

Job Category: Advertising Communications Marketing Media/Entertainment
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos Nigeria

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