Melbourne – Wurundjeri Country, Australia & Sydney – Gadigal Country, Australia

Creative Director

At AKQA, we combine the artistry of imagination with the precision of science to craft impactful ideas, products, and services. Our entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative mindset enable us to create experiences that not only captivate audiences but also drive remarkable returns for our clients.

At the heart of AKQA is a belief in the transformative power of creativity. Our Creatives are masterful storytellers and visionaries who blend artistry and strategic insight to bring bold ideas to life—ideas that resonate deeply and inspire action, influencing the way the world engages with brands.

As Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital communications, marketing, and advertising. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team of creatives to deliver innovative work that drives meaningful change in consumer behavior. By harnessing the power of ideas, creativity, and interactive media, you’ll not only elevate the work but also build lasting partnerships with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Your mission is to push boundaries, set new standards, and create transformative campaigns that inspire both clients and consumers. Together, we’ll make a lasting impact on the industry and beyond.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Ignite Creative Brilliance: Lead and inspire your team to deliver groundbreaking, award-winning campaigns that challenge conventions and drive brand transformation through compelling ideas, storytelling, and innovative media.
• Exceed Client Expectations: Consistently deliver top-tier creative solutions that not only meet but surpass client objectives—always on time and on budget. Make every project a showcase of excellence.
• Become a Brand Champion: Dive deep into the client’s business to understand their challenges, goals, and audience. Shape solutions that don’t just solve problems but also elevate the brand’s identity and market impact.
• Craft Exceptional Briefs: Collaborate on the creation of razor-sharp creative briefs and other documentation. Speak directly with clients to ensure every idea is perfectly aligned with their vision and strategic goals.
• Inspire and Lead by Example: Motivate your team to push boundaries and develop pioneering concepts. Be the creative leader who turns bold ideas into world-class campaigns that captivate audiences.
• Innovate Across Platforms: Stay ahead of the curve by generating fresh, actionable ideas for both established and emerging digital platforms. Your work will set benchmarks in the industry.
• Advance Creative Processes: Continuously refine practices to foster innovation and drive creative excellence. Embrace new trends and tools to elevate your team’s capabilities.
• Guide Projects to Success: Provide hands-on leadership and clear creative direction throughout every stage of client projects, ensuring seamless execution and standout results.
• Grow Client Relationships: Spark excitement with visionary ideas, and grow partnerships by consistently delivering measurable success. Build trust and drive long-term collaboration.
• Commit to Quality: Show an unwavering commitment to detail and accuracy in all deliverables, setting a gold standard for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion Lifelong Learning: Stay ahead by mastering new skills, technologies, and digital trends. Apply these to enhance workflows and inspire innovative thinking across the team.
• Master Digital Design: Execute with excellence in digital communication, UX/UI design, and interaction design. Your work should resonate with both functionality and flair.
• Select and Manage the Best: Partner with top-tier suppliers and collaborators to ensure every outsourced project is completed to the highest creative standards—on time and within budget.
• Showcase Success Stories: Oversee the development of award submissions and project case studies that celebrate your team’s creativity and success. Share these stories across the business to inspire and inform.
• Own the Pitch Room: Be the creative driving force in new business pitches. Present ideas with passion and clarity to win hearts, minds, and contracts.
• Build a Culture of Trust: Foster an environment of openness, respect, and collaboration. Build relationships that energize your team and lead to exceptional outcomes.
• Write with Purpose: Craft compelling narratives and articulate your creative vision with clarity, logic, and a persuasive voice—whether in presentations, pitches, or client communications.
• Inspire Beyond the Agency: Represent the agency at events, share insights in talks, and connect with fresh talent to inspire the next wave of creative innovators.
  
  

QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Extensive experience working at an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director level in a similar agency environment.
• Demonstrated creative success in leading collaborative multi-functional teams, including project planning, to winning a number of industry recognised awards.
• Considerable experience of Australian and Global projects.
• Experience developing/leading client relationships.
• Proven track record generating new business.
• Exceptional information presentation (visual and written) experience.
• Experience in, and enthusiasm for, creating content, digital platforms, or products from brief to delivery and beyond.
  
  

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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