Role Overview

We are looking for a highly conceptual Associate Creative Director (ACD) to lead the development of bold, insight-driven creative ideas across integrated campaigns. This role is for a true ideas person — someone who can turn strategy into powerful concepts, craft compelling narratives, and inspire teams to produce award-winning creative work.

You will be responsible for shaping the creative vision from initial brief through execution, partnering closely with strategy, design, copy, production, digital, social, and client teams.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Concept Development

• Lead the creation of original, breakthrough campaign ideas across digital, social, film, experiential, activation, and integrated channels.
• Translate client objectives and consumer insights into strong creative platforms and concepts.
• Drive ideation sessions and inspire teams to push beyond expected solutions.
• Own the creative storytelling, tone, and conceptual direction of campaigns.
• Ensure ideas are strategically sound, culturally relevant, and executionally strong.

Campaign Development

• Develop creative territories, campaign platforms, presentations, and pitch concepts.
• Oversee the creative journey from brainstorming and concept development through production.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Content Creators, and Producers.
• Ensure the integrity of the idea remains consistent across every touchpoint.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior/mid-level creatives.
• Review creative work and provide constructive direction.
• Encourage experimentation, innovation, and high creative standards.
• Help build a positive, ambitious, and collaborative creative culture.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Confidently present ideas and creative rationale to clients.
• Defend creative decisions while remaining open to collaboration.
• Build trusted relationships through strong creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Support new business pitches and proactive creative opportunities.

Trends & Innovation

• Stay ahead of cultural trends, emerging technologies, AI, social platforms, and consumer behaviours.
• Bring fresh thinking and innovative approaches to campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to create work that earns attention.