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About us: We are a creative agency that specialises in brand storytelling, behaviour change and community engagement, with experience working alongside government, not-for-profits, and community organisations. We craft campaigns that inspire action and build lasting connections. Our work spans strategy, concept, design, content, video, and animation—always underpinned by insight and creativity.
Role overview: 7+ years of experience, four-day work week, fully remote role with occasional travel for production. You'll lead the creative vision across campaigns, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and shape ideas through storytelling, design, copy, and production. You'll pitch and nurture client relationships, and translate insights into bold creative that delivers impact.
Key responsibilities
Lead the creative vision across campaigns, ensuring ideas are both strategically grounded and creatively bold.
Be hands-on in shaping concepts through design, copywriting, and production.
Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, animators, producers, and creative partners.
Pitch, present, and articulate ideas with clarity and passion to clients and stakeholders.
Translate behavioural insights and strategy into powerful creative that drives impact.
Guide projects from initial concept through to final production, ensuring excellence at every stage.
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation within the team.
What we're looking for
A proven creative leader with 7+ years of experience in a senior creative role (Creative Director, Associate CD, or similar) within agency or in-house teams.
Strong skills across concept development, design, copywriting, and production.
Experience with emerging technologies and AI, and the ability to shape how we adopt them to fuel creative thinking and impact.
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with confidence in pitching and nurturing client relationships.
A natural storyteller who can inspire teams, mentor talent, and bring out the best in collaborators.
Deep understanding of how creativity can shift behaviour, spark engagement, and deliver measurable impact.
Ability to balance big-picture vision with hands-on craft and attention to detail.
Collaborative spirit, curiosity, and drive to create meaningful, purposeful work.
How to apply
Applications close 5:00 pm Friday, 12 September 2025. Please send your portfolio and CV to:. Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. All applications will remain confidential.
Role details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry: Newspaper Publishing
Work arrangement: Fully remote with occasional travel
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