Executive Creative Director

Executive Creative Director

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
twentysix

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead creative vision and multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful projects.
  • Company: Dynamic agency focused on innovative brand and digital experiences.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, unlimited PTO, remote work, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on inclusivity and creative excellence.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of creativity and technology while mentoring talented teams.
  • Qualifications: 15+ years in creative leadership with a strong portfolio and client relationship skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

What You'll Do

  • Set and elevate the creative vision across key client relationships and agency initiatives.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across brand, digital, campaign, and experience work to deliver impactful, high-quality creative outcomes.
  • Ensure work is strategically grounded, creatively ambitious, and executed with exceptional craft.
  • Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and decision‑making throughout the lifecycle of projects and engagements.
  • Serve as a senior creative partner to executive‑level client stakeholders.
  • Lead creative visioning and storytelling for new business opportunities and major presentations.
  • Build long‑term client trust through strong creative leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration.
  • Identify opportunities to grow partnerships through innovative and effective creative solutions.
  • Mentor and develop Creative Directors and senior creative team members.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusivity, and creative excellence.
  • Help shape and grow the agency’s creative talent through recruiting, coaching, and team development.
  • Partner closely with Strategy, Technology, Production, and Client Services leadership to drive cohesive outcomes.
  • Balance creative ambition with business goals, timelines, budgets, and delivery realities.
  • Contribute to agency growth, operational improvements, and evolving creative practices.
  • Stay engaged with emerging technologies, creative tools, and evolving behaviours shaping the industry.
  • Encourage thoughtful experimentation and innovation across teams and client work.
  • Help define how creativity and technology intersect to shape future experiences.

What You Bring

  • 15+ years of experience leading creative work across brand, digital, campaign, and/or product experiences.
  • Significant experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams within an agency or highly collaborative environment.
  • A portfolio demonstrating world‑class creative thinking, craft, storytelling, and business impact.
  • Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior and executive‑level clients.
  • Strong understanding of modern brand systems, digital ecosystems, customer experiences, and integrated campaigns.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
  • Proven ability to inspire teams while balancing creative ambition with strategic and operational realities.
  • Experience contributing to new business growth, pitch leadership, and agency development.
  • Curiosity around emerging technologies and how they can enhance creative processes and outcomes.
  • A collaborative, humble, and proactive leadership style.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $160,000 – $225,000. We have three regional pay ranges that are adjusted for cost of living (US1 +15%, US2 +7.5%, US3 Base) and cost of living adjustments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Unlimited PTO + company‑wide closures
  • Work From Home and wellbeing monthly stipend
  • HSA employer contribution
  • Professional development stipend
  • Paid parental leave

Executive Creative Director employer: twentysix

As an Executive Creative Director at our agency, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions creativity and collaboration. We offer exceptional benefits including unlimited PTO, professional development stipends, and a supportive environment for mentoring and growth, all while working in a vibrant location that fosters innovation. Join us to lead multidisciplinary teams and shape the future of creative excellence, while enjoying a competitive salary and a commitment to your well-being.

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Contact Details:

twentysix Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Executive Creative Director

Creative Visioning
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Storytelling
Client Relationship Management
Collaboration
Mentoring