Associate Creative Director

**About Elmwood Design Consultancy**:
Elmwood Design Consultancy is a globally recognized design agency renowned for creating impactful and innovative brand experiences. With a rich history of design excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We are now seeking a dynamic **Associate Creative Director**to join our talented team and take the lead in crafting and delivering bold, creative campaigns.

**Who are we looking for**:
We are seeking a seasoned creative leader who brings both big ideas and exceptional execution. As an **Associate Creative Director**, you will be responsible for crafting and leading creative strategies that shape the direction of key projects. Your ability to generate innovative concepts, inspire a creative team, and deliver award-winning work will be essential in ensuring that Elmwood’s creative output continues to set the bar for excellence. You will collaborate closely with other departments and mentor junior creatives, helping them grow while driving impactful results for clients.

**What you will do**:
**Leadership**:

- Lead and inspire a team of creatives, providing mentorship and guidance to junior designers, copywriters, and other team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.
- Provide clear direction and feedback, ensuring the team stays motivated and aligned with project goals, while maintaining a culture of excellence.Lead the development of creative strategies and ensure they align with client objectives and brand vision, while consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

**Delivery**:

- Generate and lead the development of big ideas that deliver innovative, high-impact campaigns across all media.
- Oversee the creation and execution of creative concepts, from ideation through to final delivery, ensuring they meet both the creative brief and client expectations.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing the creative process to ensure timely delivery of exceptional work that exceeds client expectations.
- Provide direction and feedback to design and editorial teams, ensuring the creative output is polished and impactful across all touchpoints and platforms.Champion the creation of high-quality case studies and award entries, showcasing our work and the impact it has had on our clients' brands.

**Relationships**:

- Develop strong and lasting relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and suppliers, establishing yourself as a trusted creative partner.
- Represent Elmwood at client meetings, confidently presenting ideas and driving discussions that inspire confidence and build trust.
- Actively contribute to the studio’s reputation by managing PR, networking, and marketing initiatives to raise our profile within the industry.
- Collaborate with other departments, including Client Partners and Account Directors, to ensure seamless delivery of creative projects and to explore new opportunities.Lead the nurturing and growth of client relationships, working to expand project scope and uncover new revenue opportunities.

**Commercials**:

- Take ownership of the creative budget and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
- Show commercial leadership by identifying new opportunities to drive revenue through the expansion of project scope and new business.
- Ensure creative work not only meets high standards but also aligns with client objectives, business goals, and Elmwood’s strategic direction.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer insights to enhance creative offerings and ensure Elmwood remains at the forefront of innovation.Maximize the creative output on projects by overseeing the team’s workflow and ensuring that new opportunities are capitalized upon.

**Thinking Broader**:

- Drive the development of Elmwood’s creative vision and direction, ensuring it remains fresh, innovative, and aligned with market trends and client needs.
- Continuously learn and stay informed about new systems, processes, and creative tools to enhance the studio’s capabilities and improve efficiency.Actively contribute to the studio’s internal development programs, including the delivery of presentations for the L&D program and fostering a culture of learning.

**What you have done**:

- Proven experience in a creative leadership role, ideally within a design, marketing, or advertising agency environment, with a portfolio showcasing a wide range of successful campaigns and innovative concepts.
- Exceptional creative skills with a keen eye for design, typography, and storytelling, backed by a strong understanding of strategic branding and design.
- Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to generate bold, fresh ideas tailored to specific client needs across multiple platforms.
- Excellent presentation skills with the confide