Associate Creative Director
London (Hybrid – 4 days in office)
c.£60k + bonus
An ambitious, fast-scaling growth marketing agency is hiring an Associate Creative Director to help define and lead its creative output at a pivotal stage of growth.
This is a step-up role with a clear path to Creative Director. You’ll set the standard for the work, shape the ideas, and play a central role in building a creative offering that sits at the intersection of brand and performance.
The Role
You’ll act as the creative lead across key accounts and campaigns—owning everything from concept to execution.
- Lead concepting for major campaigns and pitches
- Develop ideas that work across paid, social, digital, video, OOH and beyond
- Partner closely with strategists to turn insight into strong creative territories
- Review and elevate work across copy, design, motion and production
- Get hands-on when needed—this isn’t a purely directional role
You’ll also play a key role in shaping how the agency defines great creative as it continues to scale.
Creative Leadership
- Set the bar for creative quality across all output
- Push ideas further—knowing when to refine vs rethink entirely
- Build a strong feedback culture that improves work quickly and directly
- Represent the agency’s creative POV in pitches and client conversations
People & Team
- Mentor and develop creatives across disciplines
- Lead reviews, critiques and development sessions
- Support hiring and help shape the future creative team
Client & Commercial Impact
- Present work confidently to senior stakeholders (Marketing Director / CMO level)
- Play a key role in new business—leading creative in pitches
- Partner with account leads to grow client relationships through stronger work
What They’re Looking For
- 5+ years in creative roles within integrated, digital or social agencies
- A strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking across channels
- Experience working across both brand and performance-led creative
- A natural leader who elevates the work and the people around them
- Confident presenter, comfortable selling ideas in the room
- Culturally aware—understands what cuts through today and why
- Willing to stay hands-on when it matters
Nice to Have
- Experience in performance / direct response creative
- Exposure to AI tools in creative production
- Experience building brand systems, not just campaigns
- Awards or industry recognition
Why This Role
- Clear progression to Creative Director
- High-growth agency with real momentum
- Work that blends creativity with measurable impact
- Direct access to founders and senior leadership
- Opportunity to shape the creative direction of the business
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Gym & wellness access
- Latest AI tools and creative tech
- High-spec office environment
- Learning budget + industry exposure
- New Apple equipment