Creative Director (Contract)

Accountabilities: Lead and inspire a growing creative team, collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists across creative, media, strategy, and client partnerships in the Philippines and the wider APAC region. Develop compelling social-first storytelling strategies and culturally relevant content, with particular expertise in TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and short-form video formats. Participate in high-priority project briefings and kickoff meetings, providing creative leadership, strategic direction, and clear guidance from the outset. Oversee the integration of art direction, copywriting, editing, and storytelling to ensure cohesive, engaging, and high-quality creative output. Maintain a strong understanding of social media platforms, audience behaviors, emerging trends, and cultural conversations relevant to the Philippine market. Lead the creative development and delivery of a diverse range of projects, from always-on social content to large-scale integrated campaigns across multiple clients and industries. Balance hands-on creative execution with the management, mentoring, and approval of work produced by assigned creative teams. Provide high-level conceptual direction, evaluate creative proposals, and ensure final deliverables meet brand objectives and quality expectations. Challenge established creative practices, experiment with new formats and approaches, and encourage continuous learning and innovation across the team. Partner closely with client relationship teams to develop new business opportunities, strengthen industry connections, and build trusted relationships with clients. Lead creative presentations and new business pitches, articulating strategic thinking, creative concepts, and the commercial value of proposed solutions. Work collaboratively with clients to co-create ideas and ensure creative work aligns with their business objectives, audience needs, and brand positioning. Communicate progress, priorities, and creative recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, maintaining alignment across projects and initiatives. Champion a people-first, empathy-led creative culture that encourages collaboration, supports individual growth, and brings diverse perspectives together. Apply industry best practices and emerging creative approaches while developing a distinctive point of view on social media, culture, and brand relevance. Requirements: At least 10 years of relevant experience in creative leadership, advertising, creative media, or a related field, supported by a strong portfolio of work relevant to the Philippine market. Demonstrated experience leading creative teams and delivering successful social-first campaigns, digital content, and integrated brand initiatives. Strong storytelling capabilities, with deep knowledge of social media platforms, particularly TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and short-form video production. Proven ability to combine creative vision with strategic business thinking, translating client objectives into compelling concepts and measurable brand outcomes. Experience managing the creative process from briefing and ideation through production, execution, review, and final delivery. Strong understanding of art direction, copywriting, editing, visual communication, and the creative techniques required to produce engaging digital content. Demonstrated ability to lead client presentations, build strong stakeholder relationships, contribute to new business development, and lead successful creative pitches. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate creative professionals, encourage collaboration, and help teams deliver their best work. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities, provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive working environment. Excellent execution and prioritization skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. Strong strategic thinking, sound business judgment, and the ability to anticipate outcomes and develop innovative solutions to complex creative challenges. Adaptability, curiosity, and resilience, with a willingness to challenge conventional approaches, experiment with new ideas, and continuously refine creative practices. A people-first mindset, with genuine interest in culture, audience behavior, community building, and the development of creative talent. A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant brands, campaigns, social content, and creative leadership experience. Benefits: Contract flexibility: A freelance, contract-based opportunity suited to an experienced creative professional. Remote working arrangement: The position is advertised as remote in the Philippines. Candidates based in India should confirm location eligibility and contractual arrangements with the hiring team. Creative ownership: The opportunity to lead creative direction and influence campaigns across social media, digital content, and integrated marketing. High-profile brand exposure: The chance to work on creative initiatives for major brands across diverse industries. Regional collaboration: Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and creative professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. Leadership and influence: The opportunity to mentor creative talent, shape team culture, and contribute to new business development. Innovation-focused environment: Freedom to experiment with new formats, challenge traditional advertising approaches, and explore emerging cultural trends. Portfolio development: The opportunity to create and lead impactful campaigns that showcase strategic thinking, creative vision, and social-first expertise. Contract schedule: The original listing requests availability from November 16 through January 8, including holidays. The applicable year, expected working hours, and final contract dates should be confirmed with the hiring team. Compensation: The expected salary is collected during the application process; no specific compensation range or additional benefits are stated in the original listing.