Executive Creative Director

Agency:

BBDO

Job Function:

Creative

Job Subfunction:

Creative Direction

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative and accomplished Executive Creative Director (ECD) to shape the agency's creative vision. This leadership role is responsible for inspiring breakthrough ideas, elevating creative excellence across all client work, and building an environment where exceptional talent thrives. The ECD will serve as a strategic partner to agency leadership and clients, ensuring that creative solutions drive both brand growth and business results.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Define and champion the agency's overall creative vision, standards, and culture.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a diverse team of Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Content Creators, and multidisciplinary creative talent.
• Guide the development of integrated campaigns across digital, social, experiential, CRM, content, and traditional channels.
• Ensure all work meets the highest standards of strategic thinking, creativity, craft, and effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous creative growth.

Client Leadership

• Serve as the senior creative lead for key agency accounts and executive client relationships.
• Partner with clients to understand business objectives and translate them into compelling creative solutions.
• Present creative concepts and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders and C-suite decision makers.
• Build trusted relationships that strengthen client partnerships and drive business growth.

Agency Growth & New Business

• Lead creative development for new business pitches and agency growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Account, Media, and Production teams to create integrated solutions that differentiate the agency.
• Contribute to the agency's reputation through industry-leading work, thought leadership, and award recognition.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and cultural influences that create new opportunities for clients and the agency.

Team & Talent Development

• Attract, develop, and retain world-class creative talent.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities for creative teams.
• Build an inclusive and collaborative creative culture that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Develop future creative leaders and succession plans across the department.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive creative experience within advertising, marketing, or integrated agencies.
• Significant experience leading large creative teams and managing high-profile client relationships.
• Proven track record of developing award-winning, business-driving creative campaigns.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across integrated marketing channels.
• Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience contributing to successful new business pitches and agency growth initiatives.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with client objectives, timelines, and budgets.

$400K+

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