Creative Director – Multi-Brand Australia Creative
The role
We’re looking for a culturally-connected and talented Creative Director to join We Are Social and help lead creative across several major clients. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape social-first strategies for a leading tech innovator alongside one of Australia’s biggest retailers, and more.
The ideal candidate brings more than just social expertise – you’ve built integrated campaigns that have genuinely moved culture. You can confidently navigate both sectors, developing innovative approaches for tech while crafting retail campaigns that balance seasonal messaging with powerful brand building.
You lead by example, inspire teams, and possess the strategic vision to anticipate trends while still getting excited about crafting the perfect caption.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading creative strategy and execution for several major brand accounts across all social platforms
- Building and mentoring creative teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Developing integrated campaigns that seamlessly blend social-first thinking with broader brand objectives
- Presenting to and partnering with C-suite clients, acting as their trusted creative advisor
- Driving creative innovation across emerging platforms and technologies
- Collaborating with strategy leads to translate business objectives into award-winning creative solutions
- Establishing creative standards and best practices that elevate work across both accounts
- Managing multiple high-stakes projects while maintaining creative excellence
- Leading new business pitches and expanding existing client relationships
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 12+ years of creative agency experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven track record of leading major brand accounts across different industries
- A portfolio demonstrating both strategic thinking and executional excellence in social-first campaigns
- Experience managing and mentoring creative teams
- Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to sell ideas at all levels
- Deep understanding of social platforms, emerging technologies, and cultural trends
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance creative ambition with business realities
- Track record of award-winning work and industry recognition
Benefits
What You’ll Get
- Ownership of a group of significant client relationships
- Direct influence on agency creative standards and processes
- Opportunity to shape the creative vision for major brands
- Competitive compensation package reflecting senior leadership position
- Professional development opportunities and industry visibility
- A collaborative environment that values creative leadership
- Direct reporting line to the ECD with significant autonomy
And back to us…
We are a global socially-led creative agency with unrivaled social media and influencer marketing expertise.
With 1,300 people in 19 offices spanning four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture.
We make ideas worth talking about. We understand social behaviours within online communities, cultures and subcultures. We help our clients reach the right people in a strategic, relevant and effective way.
At We Are Social we also love diversity of thought and experience. That’s why we like to welcome the unique voices and talents that haven’t been traditionally embraced by advertising.