Creative Director Copy

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Role Summary:

Brand within Dentsu International: Dentsu Creative

Job Title: Creative Director - Copy

Location: Worli, Mumbai

Experience: From 8 to 12 years of digital copywriting experience in digital marketing agencies, integrated ad agencies, mainstream advertising, new media, marketing, creative or similar roles within mainline or digital agencies. (Experience in copywriting from other industries will not be considered for this position)

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Creative Director - Copy to lead our creative team at Dentsu. The ideal candidate should have 8 to 12 years of proven work experience in copywriting and creative direction, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative and compelling campaigns across various digital platforms. The candidate should be able to lead and inspire the creative team, providing direction, guidance, and feedback to ensure the delivery of high-quality copywriting and creative solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Writes narratives, scripts and storyboards, annotations and treatments
• Expresses ideas with clarity; on brand; on message and targeted to the audience
• Presents ideas to both the wider internal team and, occasionally, externally to clients with structure and parity
• Comprehends and understands brand continuity, brand guidelines and brand positioning
• Creatively supports the effective use of technology and its applications to solve business problems
• Contributes work to pitches
• Drives, defines and feeds back on: quality of briefs, regular reviews, feedback channels, creative quality and collaboration
• Proactively identifies opportunities for creative work to be performed for clients, with guidance from seniors and directors
• Act as a primary point of contact for key client accounts, participating in client meetings, presentations, and pitches.
• Build strong client relationships, understand their needs and preferences, and present creative solutions that exceed expectations.
• Oversee the execution of creative campaigns from concept to delivery, ensuring they are executed flawlessly and meet client objectives and deadlines.
• Collaborate with designers, art directors, and other creative team members to bring concepts to life across various digital platforms.
• Mentor and guide creative team, providing constructive feedback and fostering their professional growth.

Professional Skills:

• Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director in copywriting and creative direction, preferably in a digital agency or integrated advertising environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital content, such as website copy, social media posts, email campaigns, and ad copy.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital campaigns and projects, with a focus on copywriting excellence and creative innovation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team.
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead and inspire a creative team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

To apply, pls apply here as well as send us your updated CV mentioning the below details to sonam.malik@dentsu.com (so we are able to process your candidature faster):

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Working with us

By joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people worldwide and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers, always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behaviour. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Next Steps

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