Associate Creative Director

<p>Fantastic new role for an Associate Creative Director to join an independent, forward-thinking agency specialising in brand identity with an ambitious growth plan. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team, shape standout brand identities, and play a pivotal role in elevating both the work and the agency’s creative reputation.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <div>-      Develop strategic creative processes in the design of brand identity systems.<br> -      Oversee design, copywriting and art direction.<br> -      Present creative concepts confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.<br> -      Manage a team of 2–3 designers, setting objectives and conducting regular reviews.<br> -      Collaborate with strategists to translate brand strategies into game-changing identities.<br> -      Break creative ground while ensuring strategic and commercial relevance.<br> -      Maintain brand consistency and creative excellence across all touchpoints.<br> -      Embed high design standards through strong craft and innovative techniques.<br> -      Create brand experience campaign ideas for established brands.<br> -      Be hands-on when needed to bring your concepts to life.</div> <p>Skills & Experience</p> -      Extensive experience in brand identity agencies.<br> -      Proven track record developing and evolving brand identities.<br> -      Strong portfolio demonstrating breadth from brand identity to campaign rollout.<br> -      Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to translate strategy into creative ideas.<br> -      Exceptional visual storytelling and art direction skills.<br> -      Experience directing photography, film and digital content creation.<br> -      Experience managing, mentoring and motivating creative teams.<br> -      Excellent presentation and communication skills. <p>Salary & Benefits</p> -      £65-75k (DOE)<br> -      Enhanced Pension <br> -      Early Finish Friday <br> -      Flexible hours and hybrid work policy <br> -      Supportive, collaborative and creatively driven culture <p>Location: <strong>Bristol, hybrid 2/3 days in Office</strong></p> <p>If this sounds like you, send your portfolio to <a href="mailto:laura.renaud@majorplayers.co.uk">laura.renaud@majorplayers.co.uk</a>. Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.</p> <p>Major Players are the UK’s leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. </p> <p>We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a> </p>