Deputy Creative Director

In the fast-changing world in which our clients seek to deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite's dynamic and forward-thinking team drives us in
our mission of bringing science to life
.

As an independent agency, we develop innovative communications that convey science in the most effective and engaging way possible. Cultivating partnerships globally, we focus on the transformative therapies that are inspiring the future of healthcare and the highly complex diseases they treat.

Our Creative Team
is driven by imaginative thinking and expression as well as first-class creative implementation, to illustrate to everyone the
power and value of creative communication
.

We are looking for a
Deputy Creative Director
to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the relevant Creative Director
,
this talented creative will be responsible for their allocated account(s), as well as creatively leading initiatives to promote and produce creative output of the highest standards expected from an agency that places excellence at the heart of its client offering. This role requires a dedicated and enthusiastic approach that inspires confidence in both internal and external stakeholders. Effectively, while reporting to the relevant senior creative lead when required, the Deputy Creative Director must be the confident and reliable creative face and voice of the agency across internal and external touchpoints for their allocated brands and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Creative leadership

• Being a senior creative lead and team player – taking responsibility, instilling confidence and inspiring both internal and external stakeholders
• Being receptive and listening to both clients and colleagues to develop compelling conceptual ideas that bring our clients' vision to life
• Convincingly presenting and leading work with a positive attitude and a "can do" mentality

Creative excellence

• Pushing the boundaries of creative excellence
• Always seeking to elevate the agency's creative offering and maintaining an innovative and contemporary approach to creative work
• Delivering projects that meet and exceed expectations, on time and every time
• Taking the initiative and creatively leading colleagues to the best ideas and deliverables

Creative collaboration

• Communicating clearly and always listening to colleagues and clients, empathising with expectations and goals
• Sensitively bringing our clients' vision to life, helping to meet and exceed their expectations
• Showing flexibility and understanding towards the opinions and views of internal and external stakeholders

Creative confidence

• Providing credible creative counsel and inspiring the trust of colleagues and clients
• Presenting to colleagues and clients with flair, confidence, empathy and professionalism
• Being constructive, positive and creatively solution focused
• Consistently guiding, reassuring and encouraging the team to achieve creative success for our clients

With a strong portfolio and proven ability to reliably deliver work of the highest quality, we believe someone with the following experience could be a good match for this role:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject and a minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced healthcare agency and/or proven experience is essential
• The ability to develop compelling conceptual ideas that align with communication strategy
• Strong experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and fluency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Cognite's agency principles of
Quality, Commitment, Responsiveness and Togetherness
define how we collaborate with our clients as a valued and supportive thinking partner while working with each other as part of a united team in which everyone plays an important role.

Our benefits include:

• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (home based + co-working space in Holborn, Central London)
• Private healthcare
• Frequent social and team events
• 24 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year

If you are passionate about
bringing science to life
, then we'd love to hear from you.