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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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