Our Client a leading international organization is seeking an Executive Creative Director to join their team.

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Role Responsibilities

Concept Generation / Big Idea

Be the champion of strategy-led design, philosophy and inspiration within the company and externally
Lead concept and design thinking and encourage others to develop high level creative thinking
Challenge clients and internal senior team to think laterally regarding the creative solution to branding requirements

Design & Development

Lead overall initiatives such as trends, Design Shows, Design Competitions etc

Brand Mastery/Seven Step System

Be the advocate, innovator, and builder of the creative step within the seven step system
Always look for examples of great work and new tools.

Client / Internal Relationships

Ability to sell 'big ideas' by inspiring a senior client group
Represent the design function at local executive level and across the network
Work actively with all creative and design directors (consumer, packaging, experience, digital, etc) to develop a matrix assignment approach that builds and grows people through experience and opportunity
Maintain executive management contact with clients and support business development initiatives through presence and process

Implementation

Cooperate with Financial Director to ensure the studio is running cost effectively and meeting delivery expectations to clients
Oversee project estimates, targets and profitability
Continually review standards to ensure the highest levels of delivery at all times.

People Management/Team Briefing

Identify talent within the design team and develop individuals to full potential using the performance review process
Inspire the team to produce beautifully crafted and inspired creative work
Lead and guide the team to meet the departmental goals and align the studio to the company values
Scout and interview new talent to build creative team and replace leavers

Reports To the CEO

Experience & Skills required

Background

Comprehensive industry knowledge of all design disciplines
Industry expert in field

Skills

Knowledge of local and international trends impacting all areas of design within the company
Passion for branding and design
Experience of leadership of a medium to large studio
Excellent time management

Hiring & Employee Management

Leadership experience required.

Prior experience

Minimum of 15 years design and industry experience

Education

Relevant design/creative qualification

Behaviours, Mastery Level & Compensation

Thinking
Connecting
Inspiring
Delivering

Mastery Level8 (Executive)

Compensation
Market related Salary which will be based on experience, qualifications and current salary