Senior Creative Director Job Description
This role is a senior, cross-functional leadership position that guides creative craft across the agency. The Senior Creative Director will define what exceptional creative looks like at the organization and lead the charge on creative innovation.
The successful candidate will have deep expertise in fundraising communications, proposition development, and creative strategy. They will be commercially aware and understand how creative impacts margin, revenue, and reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Set the Standard for Award-Winning Work
* Lead Development of Fundraising Propositions and Communications
* Present Creative Work with Confidence
* Coach and Mentor Senior Creatives
* Guide Squad Leads and Team Leads on Creative Role
Requirements:
* 10+ years of creative leadership experience in purpose-driven, fundraising-focused work
* Deep expertise in fundraising communications, proposition development, and creative strategy
* Commercially aware and understands how creative impacts margin, revenue, and reputation
* Strong understanding of digital campaign performance, audience engagement, and integrated media
* Proven track record delivering award-winning, commercial creative
* Confidence and presence in presenting creative to C-suite, senior stakeholders, and industry peers
* Strong coaching capability with a passion for growing creative craft and team capability
* High emotional intelligence, exceptional listening skills, and a bias toward collaboration
* Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams, agencies, or business units
Benefits:
* Opportunity to shape the future of fundraising in Australia and the USA
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Flexible work arrangements
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Why this role won't be a good fit:
* Lack of extensive experience in fundraising, cause-based marketing, and campaigns
* Inability to lead within an agency
* Predominant focus on design or creative execution rather than strategic leadership
* Uncomfortable navigating ambiguity or leading during change
* Preference for solo work over coaching and developing others
* Aversion to advocating for creative quality while respecting client constraints, budgets, and performance goals