Senior Creative Director, Marketing
Senior Creative Director, Marketing
Apply locations London - Chiswick Park time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: March 9, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id JR22915
Who We Are:
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
What You’ll Do:
The Senior Creative Director is a key role in our global marketing team based in Chiswick, London. As guardian and executor of our creative vision and work, you’ll lead a remarkable creative team and be responsible for driving creativity across the agency as well as continuing to grow and build our high performing creative team. This role requires a unique blend of strategic creativity and impeccable design skills to develop compelling, innovative, and visually stunning marketing campaigns.
Please Note:
* This role will be based at Chiswick Park, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate.
* May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings.
* Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule.
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
* Develop and oversee the creative direction of marketing campaigns, ensuring innovative, high-quality, and impactful storytelling.
* Conceptualize and execute big campaign ideas that drive engagement and brand affinity.
* Oversee the development of brand identities, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital experiences.
* Own the creative and strategic direction of the IMG brand.
* Lead and collaborate with strategy, sports management, commercial, digital, content & studios & productions teams to develop considered and effective creative approaches and campaigns based on current cultural insights.
* Run projects and pitches with minimal senior oversight - championing creative direction, intent and creative excellence whilst being aware of commercial pressures.
* Communicate and champion creative thinking and technical execution to clients throughout each project.
* Provide hands-on design expertise to elevate visual storytelling across all platforms.
* Answer briefs with great work as a solo creative, and a great leader.
* Nurture, mentor and develop a team of designers & motion graphic designers.
* Present and pitch creative concepts to clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership with clarity and enthusiasm.
You Will Have The Following Strengths:
* Extensive experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a sports marketing or advertising agency.
* Proven ability to develop breakthrough campaign ideas and execute them through impeccable design.
* Years of management, mentoring & creative leadership experience.
* Superior knowledge of design, illustration, typography, layout, photography, motion and video.
* Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, typography, and branding.
* Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor creatives.
* Strong presentation and storytelling skills to sell big ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
* Passion for sports and a deep understanding of how to engage consumers through compelling creative.
Benefits:
* Income protection
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Virtual GP
* Pension contribution
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Dental insurance
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidized office canteen
* Free breakfast
* Eye Care
* Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
* EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
* Critical Illness cover
* Financial Wellbeing
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidized gym membership
* Dynamic office environment with great people!
* Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
* Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
The Process:
We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage.
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