Group Creative Director
Posted 21 hours 17 minutes ago by Jobtailor
Permanent
Full Time
Media, Digital & Creative Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
- Define and lead the creative vision for the branded content business across print, digital, video, social, experiential, and emerging platforms
- Champion innovative storytelling and creative excellence that differentiates the organisation in the marketplace
- Establish creative standards, processes, and best practices that elevate the quality and consistency of commercial work
- Ensure all branded content aligns with audience expectations while meeting advertiser objectives and protecting editorial integrity
- Lead strategic ideation for high-value RFPs, proactive opportunities, and integrated marketing campaigns
- Translate business challenges into compelling creative concepts that connect brands with audiences through authentic storytelling
- Collaborate with Sales and Commercial leadership to develop winning pitches that drive revenue growth
- Present strategic recommendations and creative concepts directly to senior clients and agency partners
- Oversee the in-house creative and design studio responsible for visual design, campaign development, presentation design, motion graphics, and creative production
- Ensure efficient workflows, resource planning, and creative quality across simultaneous projects
- Drive continual improvement of creative operations, processes, and collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately ten creative strategists, designers, art directors, writers, and producers
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing creative culture
- Provide coaching, performance management, career development, and succession planning
- Recruit and retain exceptional creative talent while building team capabilities for evolving client needs
- Partner with Editorial leadership to ensure commercial storytelling reflects the quality and values of the publication
- Collaborate with Marketing, Audience Development, Research, Production, and Analytics teams to develop integrated client solutions
- Work closely with Sales leadership to support business development, key account growth, and strategic partnerships
- Serve as the senior creative voice across the commercial organization
- Build trusted relationships with senior marketers, agencies, and strategic partners
- Lead creative presentations, workshops, and campaign reviews
- Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms, AI-enabled creative tools, audience behaviors, and innovations in branded storytelling
- Represent the organization at industry events and within the broader creative community
- Experience in creative leadership within publishing, media, advertising, branded content, or integrated marketing
- Proven experience leading creative strategy for premium brands and multi-channel campaigns
- Experience managing multidisciplinary creative teams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, innovative concepts, and award-worthy creative execution
- Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills
- Experience collaborating with revenue organizations and supporting new business development
- Deep understanding of editorial content, audience engagement, and branded storytelling
- Strong operational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously