Creative Director

Do you want to help expand America's hottest social agency in Europe? Movers+Shakers is looking for entrepreneurial leaders to grow our London office

Movers+Shakers is a new kind of creative agency, built for the era of social & agility. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house - streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials.

Brands like e.l.f., Adobe, Netflix, Tinder, and Amazon rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We've gotten our clients over 250 billion views - from explosive brand campaigns to viral daily content.

Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the "Most Innovative Companies" in the world, and Ad Age named us a "Small Agency of the Year" (three years in a row). Adweek called us "the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok."

HQ'd in London the team will be in office in Bankside approximately two days a week, alongside Stagwell Holding sister agencies. Stagwell is a challenger holding company that includes teams such as Anomaly, Forsman & Bodenfors, and Assembly.

Intrigued? Read on…

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Creative Director, you'll develop, execute, and oversee disruptive and culturally-resonant social-first content and campaigns with an emphasis on short-form video and design-forward storytelling. Leadership, mentorship, and a background in copywriting or production are highly valued.

This will be a full-time, permanent position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive social-first creative and edutainment content development, with a focus on short-form video and design-forward storytelling, that captivates audiences and pushes creative boundaries
• Lead the development of social-first creative campaigns, helping blue-chip clients create culturally-resonant moments
• Manage and mentor a skilled team of content creators, designers, copywriters, editors and makers across multiple workstreams, guiding work, fostering creativity, giving feedback, and overseeing bandwidth
• Work alongside leadership peers to create a joyful, creatively-fueled work environment
• Partner with the Social Media Strategy Director to craft impactful content strategies that resonate with target audiences
• Collaborate with the account management team to align content with clients' objectives and brand guidelines
• Stay current on emerging social media trends, tools, and platforms to elevate our creative offerings
• Foster agency-wide innovation and excellence through thought leadership and creative direction

QUALIFICATIONS

• Open to working a hybrid work schedule.
• 10+ years of experience in social media marketing, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep experience with the Adobe suite of editing, design and content-creation tools
• Experience developing both reactive / trend-driven, as well as planned content
• Experience creating content for TikTok, Reels and/or YouTube Shorts.
• Passion for and experience with short form video and other social storytelling formats.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and client-facing skills.
• Proven success in developing, overseeing, and executing social-first content strategies.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and guiding a team of content creators.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to adapt priorities, meet deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Connected to culture, knowledgeable about content creators' social habits, and enthusiastic about the industry.
• Expertise in creating content and campaigns considering algorithms across multiple social media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

We look forward to hearing from you