Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com / careers). About the Role As a Group Creative Director, you'll be responsible for managing, guiding, and creating the communication layer of a brand's vision. This is a leadership role within the agency, with accountability for the health of both the brands you manage and the agency at large. In this role, you must inspire the creativity and strategic thinking of both your team and those around you. You should strive to bring experimentation where it's fitting and act as a teacher of curiosity. This role also requires you to be highly involved with clients, pitching work and presenting the capabilities of the department. You should be proficient in understanding how to align client needs with the agency's model. Under your purview is the entire creative team, but you will have a smaller subset of direct reports. While you might partner with another GCD, Head of Design, or Head of Strategy at the agency, you're mainly responsible for the creative direction. Responsibilities Creative Steward - Be the creative steward for the brands in your portfolio, working with the internal brand and strategy team to set the tone and vision for the brand. Monitor and spot-check all creative work that will ultimately reach the client. Storytell - Help storytell ideas for clients, internal teams, and your own creative teams. Ensure clarity and coherence, especially in final presentations, acting as the last line of defense before delivery to the client. Presenting to clients - Develop relationships with clients through presentations and support, building trust and understanding their needs. Develop client relationships - Foster trust-based relationships, aiming for a comfortable and effective communication style. Lead hiring decisions - Oversee hiring, mentoring, and growth of the creative team, considering the department's needs and potential. Foster creativity - Inspire team participation in internal creative endeavors and contribute to team structure and growth opportunities. Influence and lead - Influence creative thinking across the business, lead concept development, and partner with other departments to improve team capabilities. Ensure project delivery - Make sure creative projects are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining quality control. About You The essentials Minimum of 4 years in a Creative Director or equivalent role, with hands-on concept development and client interaction experience. Proven leadership of creative teams of 6 or more with empathy and strategic vision. Strong track record of building high-performing teams and pushing ideas to potential. Developed creative point of view and ability to identify strong ideas and executions. Patience, attention to detail, and strong knowledge of design fundamentals. Ability to steer campaign writing and storytelling. Not a must, but a plus Experience collaborating with strategic, brand, creative, and production partners. Deep awareness of creative culture, trends, and platforms. At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where diverse perspectives thrive. We actively promote equity and inclusion in our hiring processes. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission. MB-3 LI-Hybrid What We Offer Full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA Generous PTO and 15 holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance and personal well-being focus Career growth opportunities within a disruptor space Diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups Commitment to DEI and sustainable growth Monks provides a compensation range of $200,000-$240,000 USD, which is an estimate at the time of posting. Final salary depends on job-related factors, not protected status. About Monks Monks is the digital, global brand of S4Capital plc, combining marketing and technology services to accelerate business growth. Recognized as a leader in innovation, Monks has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work and culture. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to contribute to our mission.

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