At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative projects, develop award-winning ideas, and collaborate with a diverse team.
- Company: Dynamic agency in London with a focus on innovative design and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working days, and the chance to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Contract role with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Shape impactful campaigns and explore new creative technologies while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Strong portfolio, hands-on design skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
*Please note this is a contract role and you must be registered as an independent contractor*
Role
Associate Creative Director
Term
- 3 months
- Full Time
Location
London -2/3 days on site
We are looking for a hands-on, design-led Associate Creative Director who combines strong conceptual thinking with the ability to make and improve the work.
You will develop pitch-winning, award-worthy ideas while working side by side with designers, copywriters, animators and other creatives to bring them to life.
You will be comfortable opening files, building decks, finding references, developing storyboards and offering clear, practical guidance throughout production.
We are looking for a curious and versatile creative with experience across different disciplines, formats and types of work.
You might be a design-led art director, a multidisciplinary designer or a creative generalist who has grown into leadership.
You will also bring structure to a fast-moving account.
Lead several projects at once, keep priorities and responsibilities clear, organize feedback and decisions, while being able to identify creative or production risks before they become problems.
Responsibilities
- Based in London, join a growing EMEA team led by a local CD
- Collaborate with creatives, designers, writers, developers, producers and project managers globally.
- Develop concepts for campaigns, social content, pitches and new opportunities.
- Shape work from concept through production, including design direction, presentations, visualreferences, layouts, storyboards, motion and edits.
- Guide designers on composition, hierarchy, typography, visual systems, storytelling and craft.
- Turn briefs into clear plans with priorities, milestones, responsibilities and deliverables.
- Lead pitches and projects independently, keeping work, teams and processes on track.
- Present creative ideas to clients with clarity and confidence.
- Stay involved through pre-production, design, motion, edits, localization and delivery.
- Explore new tools, technologies and creative approaches, including AI, to improve ideas and production.
- Required Skills
- A strong portfolio demonstrating social first work, original thinking, excellent art direction and clear personal contribution.
- Ability to move between concepting, art direction, design and production, with hands-on Figma and Adobe Creative Suite skills.
- Practical understanding of producing, adapting and delivering creative across channels and markets.
- Strong organization and constructive feedback skills.
- Curiosity about culture, technology, design, platforms and new forms of creativity, with a proactive approach to developing ideas beyond the brief.
- Excellent English communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
- Collaborative, generous and low-ego leadership style
- You are nice with positive vibes that can inspire coworkers to go the extra mile.
Associate Creative Director in Slough employer: YunoJuno
As a leading agency in the heart of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and a commitment to excellence that empowers them to thrive in their roles. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth in the fast-paced world of advertising.
