Creative Director

About UsWe’re a creative-first social agency in the business of spinning heads, stopping thumbs and our mission is to make brands relevant. We fuse social knowhow with data and insights to create industry-leading creative on a global scale and we love creating big ideas for small screens! Founded by Max Whicher and Alex Bodini in 2016, Spin now boasts a team of over 50 social natives who deliver socials for global brands, including Google, loveholidays, AliExpress, Fujifilm, and Princes.We are a diverse group of creators, analysts, specialists, enthusiasts, deep-thinkers and boundary-pushers. And, of course, we can't forget about creative, and that’s where you come in!Our blend of passion and fun has garnered us multiple awards for creating a fantastic workplace. (This is where we brag about being recognised as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' and ‘Culture 100 Award Winners’).You can see more of what we're about at spinbrands.com and take a peek at our smiling faces on our 'About Us' page.The RoleLess about us, more about you.Ready to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding creative team? We’re looking for an inspiring Creative Director to lead our growing creative team and take us to new creative heights! This person will have a track record of creating exciting and engaging social-first content for big brands and truly understand and appreciate the nuances of social media creative. With experience across not only social-first creative but also production, they will direct Spin’s creative vision across the agency and be actively involved in the work across a variety of our key clients.If you want to be part of a team that puts creativity first, is social obsessed and is full of energy, this is the role for you! Here’s what you’ll be doing...You will join our leadership team in order to drive our creative approach within the agency and manage our creative, production and design teams. You’ll oversee and direct work across our key clients day-to-day whilst looking to set a creative vision for the future and ensure all of our creative output exceeds client expectations, while consistently reflecting our new agency proposition around relevancy.Key DeliverablesDevelopment of the Creative Offering:Alongside the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for shaping and evolving the agency’s creative product. This involves driving innovation, new divisions, exploring new creative approaches, and ensuring that our creative offerings remain cutting-edge and ahead of the social media industry.Oversee Creative Output Across the Business:Responsible for the creative output across all areas of the business, including production, design, post-production, and creative development. You’ll ensure that all work is of the highest quality, delivered on time, and aligned with our clients’ strategy.Manage Key Creative Roles:You will manage and mentor the Design Lead, Production Lead, Post Production Lead, and Creative Lead, ensuring that they are developing and effectively guiding their respective teams.Creative Oversight Across Key Accounts:Working closely with the Creative Lead, you will provide strategic and creative direction on key accounts. Your role will involve setting the creative vision for these accounts and making sure that all work adheres to this vision & strategy, driving consistent and impactful creative output and creating strong client relationships.Pitching New Business:You will play a pivotal role in pitching for new business. Working with strategy to create compelling narratives and presenting innovative ideas that resonate with prospective clients.Creative Process and Implementation:You will be responsible for developing, refining, and overseeing the implementation of creative processes within the agency across design/production/post & creative development. This includes streamlining workflows, communication, and ensuring that our creative processes are both innovative and effective.This Is What We Need From You:Proven Leadership in a Creative Role:You have extensive experience in a senior creative role within a fast-paced, social media agency or brand environment. Your portfolio showcases a diverse range of successful social media campaigns, demonstrating your ability to lead and inspire creative teams with a strong focus on social platforms.Social Media Expertise:You must have a deep understanding of the social media landscape, with experience in creating content and campaigns that are designed specifically for social platforms. You are adept at leveraging the latest trends, tools, and best practices to create engaging, shareable content that drives brand engagement and meets client goals.Strategic Vision and Execution:You are a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail. You can take a creative vision and translate it into actionable plans that drive results, particularly in the social media space. You understand the nuances of different platforms and can tailor creative strategies to meet the needs of various audiences.Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills:You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. You can clearly articulate creative concepts and ideas to both internal teams and clients. You are also a strong collaborator, able to work seamlessly with other departments to ensure the successful execution of creative work.A Passion for Creativity and Innovation:You are deeply passionate about creativity and innovation, especially within the context of social media. You stay ahead of industry trends and continuously seek out new ideas, technologies, and techniques to keep our creative work fresh and cutting-edge. You can create big ideas for small screens whilst also thinking Business Acumen:You understand the business side of creativity and know how to balance creative aspirations with client needs and budget constraints. You are results-driven and focused on delivering creative work that not only impresses but also drives business outcomes, tailored to social platformsAt Spin, we foster a vibrant work environment that thrives on diverse perspectives and creative ideas. As strong advocates for inclusion and representation, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.Beyond compliance, we take pride in building a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and champions inclusion, diversity, and representation.