Creative Director

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Big Brand Ideas Full time

We’re searching for a visionary Creative Director passionate about fostering creativity, driving innovation, and delivering successful commercial results.

TrunkBBI, a leading creative & activation agency, seeks an exceptional Creative Director to lead our creative department to new heights. As the Creative Director, you will be an integral part of our agency management and leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Creative Officer.

**About TrunkBBI**:
At TrunkBBI, we are committed to pushing creative boundaries, crafting captivating campaigns, and making an impact. Our collaborative work culture turns imaginative ideas into reality, delivering outstanding results for clients across various industries. We’ve already gained global recognition for tons of work, but we want to push further, with your vision spearheading the charge.

**Role Overview**:
As the Creative Director, you will be responsible for igniting creative energy and nurturing the talented minds within our team. You will drive artistic direction and big idea generation, ensuring our creative endeavours align with clients’ objectives and budgets.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and inspire the creative department, both creative copywriting & design, setting a high standard for excellence and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
- Develop and articulate the agency’s creative philosophy, strategy, and objectives, representing the agency at industry events and demonstrating thought leadership.
- Oversee the agency’s creative output, ensuring all work is creatively outstanding, effective, and consistent with brand guidelines.
- Manage and mentor creative teams, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Act as the brand guardian for agency accounts, focusing on brand integrity and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate effectively with agency management, client teams, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional work across multiple accounts.
- Present creative ideas to existing and potential clients, effectively communicating concepts and solutions.
- Report key team data to senior leadership and human resources departments.

**Requirements**:

- Proven track record of excellence in creative craft, with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Successful experience in executing and bringing creative work to the market.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage creative teams, nurturing their growth and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Proficient in evaluating and advocating for great creative work, with a discerning eye for excellence.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively selling conceptual work that aligns with client objectives.
- Follow consumer trends and technologies, including AI and emerging platforms.
- Tenacity and resilience under pressure, working to tight deadlines.
- A keen interest in fostering diversity and inclusion within creative teams.
- A deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, their values, and how marketing and advertising contribute to their success.
- Actively involved in recruitment and passionate about team members’ personal and professional development.

**Your rewards**

As well as a competitive salary, you will receive:

- 24 days holiday plus 3 days over Christmas
- 6 life balance days (a half day each month to do whatever you want)
- An additional holiday for each year of service, up to a total of 5 extra days
- Early finish on a Friday
- The option to buy an extra week’s holiday
- Private health insurance that covers pre-existing conditions, cancer care and gives cashback for routine optical and dental treatments
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- £1000 for referring a new hire.

And we offer:

- Hybrid working and flexibility across our Manchester and Leeds offices
- Access to a personal trainer/nutritionist, free fruit, and breakfast
- Mental health support and access to professional therapists through ‘Spill’
- Twice yearly peer feedback and performance reviews, tailored personal development plans and objectives
- Access to industry-accredited professional qualifications through our IPA membership
- Employee voice: we consult our people on matters affecting them and encourage participation in surveys, a suggestions box, and employee awards
- A social buddy, monthly agency socials and events put on by our culture committee
- Monthly Lunch and Learn events to gain a greater understanding of different facets of agency life
- A culture driven by great work, team collaboration, passion, honesty, and mutual respect

**Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

We had always thought our business was open and inclusive. Afterall, one of our values is “Everyone matters”. We hammer home the behaviour of treating everyone with respect, seeing things from the other person’s perspective, understanding that everyone has different values, responsibilities,



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