Integrated Creative Director - Sainsbury's and TU

Why join us

Joining our team at Zest means being part of a dynamic and innovative environment where creativity and curiosity are celebrated. As the Integrated Creative Director, you will have the opportunity to inspire and lead a talented team to achieve creative excellence across multiple channels and formats, impacting millions of users and shaping brand identities. We prioritise collaboration, continuous learning, and fostering a culture that champions new ideas and unconventional solutions to creative challenges. With a focus on high standards, personal growth, and supportive leadership, you will have the space to craft captivating ideas, drive projects from conception to production, and optimise content performance to deliver impactful results. As we push boundaries and strive for creative brilliance, joining us means embarking on a rewarding journey of growth, innovation, and collaborative success.

What you'll do

As the Integrated Creative Director at Sainsbury's, you will be responsible for directing a team to achieve creative excellence while deeply understanding channel best practises, brand objectives, and creative goals to deliver top-quality work across various channels and formats. Your role will involve overseeing both creative ideation and design functions, guiding great ideas in development, collaborating with production teams on set, and refining design assets to ensure a strong, unified creative output across brands. You will champion the creative vision, foster a culture of curiosity and bravery, and drive collaboration among internal teams and external agencies to generate fresh and unconventional solutions to creative challenges, emphasising the importance of curiosity alongside creativity in achieving innovative and impactful outcomes.

Who you are

As an Integrated Creative Director for Sainsbury's Zest, you are a visionary leader with a passion for guiding creative teams to achieve excellence in crafting captivating ideas that align with brand identity and messaging. Your ability to champion new ways to bring ideas to life across various media formats, uphold consistent tone of voice and art direction, and drive performance analysis and optimisation strategies demonstrates your commitment to achieving impactful results while fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Your strong communication skills and dedication to mentoring and supporting team members contribute to creating a high-performing and inclusive environment where creativity thrives and innovative solutions are born.

Essential Criteria

Extensive experience as a Creative Director, ACD, Creative Lead or equivalent, leading and mentoring other creatives. A true copywriter / art director hybrid with a keen eye for design. A polished portfolio that showcases an ability to work at both a conceptual and executional level across all platforms and channels fashion/food. An elevated art direction and design aesthetic – with a clear understanding of the world of food and fashion. A deep and true passion for craft and executional detail across both design and copywriting. Knowledge / Expertise in the use of AI tools.

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