Associate Creative Director

Job Description:
About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

About Dentsu Creative

Dentsu Creative operates in over [21] markets worldwide with more than [2,200] dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Business Directors and Strategy leads to help push the creative boundaries of the agency output for existing clients and new business opportunities. Present innovative and differentiating ideas and concepts to clients. They will be responsible for the creative ownership, creative strategic development and overall concept development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Delivers integrated communications solutions, creative platforms and executions
- Realises the strategic direction and creative vision of the agency
- Works closely with the creative department to develop differentiating and original creative concepts and award-winning creative work to impact a client’s business to great effect
- Ensures the best creative resource is allocated to the correct projects by liaising with traffic and project managers
- Takes ownership for the delivery of the client’s brand vision
- Champions, defines and feeds back on the creative process and output; quality of briefs, regular reviews, feedback channels, creative quality and collaboration
- Proactively identifies opportunities to increase depth and breadth of creative work performed for clients, both from an understanding of the clients business and needs, but also from a knowledge of the industry, innovation and competitors
- Leads the creative team through regular work reviews, check-ins, goal planning and training. Mentors direct reports, creates a supportive culture and encourages people to consistently excel
- Identifies opportunities to create high profile blog posts, industry articles, internal presentations, industry presentations

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in a creative agency or related industry, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of developing award-winning creative campaigns across multiple channels (digital, social, print, TV, experiential, etc.).
- Strong portfolio showcasing integrated creative work, including branding, digital experiences, and storytelling.
- Experience working with global or regional brands, preferably in fast-paced agency environments.
- Deep understanding of modern creativity, media trends, and emerging technologies.

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Location:
Kuala Lumpur

Brand:
Dentsu

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent