Creative Lead

at  Digital Waffle

DO YOU CRAVE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CREATIVE EXPERIENCES THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY? ARE YOU A VISIONARY LEADER WHO THRIVES ON INSPIRING AND FOSTERING EXCEPTIONAL CREATIVE TALENT? IF SO, THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

I am working with a creative technology agency that pushes the boundaries of creativity by merging exceptional design with cutting-edge technology to craft unforgettable experiences for their clients, working across retail, property development and workspaces. They are looking for a passionate and experienced Creative Director to join their growing team and lead the charge in crafting the future of creative technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Lead and manage a mixed team of developers, designers, and creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role, ideally within a creative technology agency.
• Have a proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact creative campaigns across various platforms, including AR/VR, interactive installations, and digital experiences.
• Hold a deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies and how they can be leveraged to achieve marketing and branding goals.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and have exceptional interpersonal skills to lead, inspire, and mentor a talented team of designers, developers, and technologists.
• Are an effective communicator who can contribute to the creative process by offering technical insights and solutions that elevate the creative vision.
• Have a strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Translate creative concepts into achievable technical plans and strategies, ensuring projects align with the agency’s goals.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, and developers to oversee the technical aspects of projects from the initial concept right through to completion.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to fully understand their needs and vision, ensuring the final product surpasses their expectations.
• Contribute to the creative process by offering technical insights and solutions that elevate the creative vision.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track record of contributing to a senior leadership team.
• Experience leading development for shorter-term, project-based work.
• Experience with physical, interactive applications.
• Understanding of hardware integration, touchscreens, and various HCI devices.
• Champions best practices and empowers team members for success.
• Pragmatic in finding solutions amidst multiple constraints and viewpoints, ensuring on-time/budget delivery and acting as a voice for the team.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of work across diverse digital platforms, highlighting contributions to both creative and technical aspects.
• Expertise in modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and familiarity with server-side programming languages and frameworks.
• Experience with digital media software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), interactive design, and user experience best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Ideally holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Understanding of digital production methodologies.
• 12+ years of experience in a similar role within a creative agency or digital production environment.

Please refer the Job description for details