Job Description
We are seeking a Creative Director for a n industry leading, beauty business.
A conceptual thinker with a passion for the pulse of digital culture and the ability to translate strategy into groundbreaking social first ideas , advocacy led content , product launches and purpose driven work across all media.
Partnering with the Managing Partner on the business , to develop strong senior client relationships and gain a true understanding of the local business.
Creatively leading a small but prolific, talented, and trusted agency team , within a dynamic creative department. Bridging seamlessly with our in-house social content team. To expertly navigate , n urture and empower creative teams to produce effective , original, and meaningful, trail blazing ideas. To also lead by example and upon occasion, originate work themselves when the deadline is fast approaching and the ideas aren’t.
To exude a spirit of generosity and perceptiveness towards others in the agency. To actively encourage a community where diversity and inclusiveness is championed and represented in both the workplace and in the work which is created. To identify, creatively influence and navigate potential award-winning work.To retain a solution-led mindset.
Working closely and collaboratively with the Global ECD on the business, to ensure the tone and quality of all communications are appropriate for the brand . Carefully considering the local clients’ brief to resonate with the British public , whilst remaining respectful of the global brand aesthetic and brand values .
Finally, to achieve and promote a healthy work/ life balance. A safe, enjoyable space to go hard on the work, but always, easy on each other.
As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:
- Three ‘Time Well Taken’ days throughout the year where we switch off collectively.
- On-demand 1:1 mental health and coaching support through MyndUp (alongside a free Headspace membership)
- Subsidised on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
- Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular ‘Lounge Nights’ in the office rooftop social space
- Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external opportunities with NABS, WACL and the IPA, amongst others
- Your birthday off – because who wants to work on their birthday?
- A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary
- A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
- Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice
McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If you have a disability, please let us know what adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to perform your best.
Please let us know should you require any additional assistance or support during the process.
McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, “Truth Well Told”, McCann is the world’s leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).
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