Job Description:
Chief Creative Officer
Global Role | Atlanta-Based | Advertising Agency | Executive Leadership
A discreet opportunity to shape the global creative agenda of an ambitious, scaling agency.
Our client is an internationally recognised creative business entering a significant phase of global growth, with a strong platform of commercially effective work across multiple markets.
They are seeking a Chief Creative Officer to define and elevate the agency’s creative ambition worldwide, in close partnership with an experienced executive leadership team.
The role is based in Atlanta; exceptional international candidates open to relocation will be fully supported, including sponsorship where required.
The opportunityAs Chief Creative Officer, you will hold overall responsibility for the agency’s global creative output, setting a clear vision and ensuring standards of excellence are consistently met across brands, regions, and channels. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership, you will help shape the next stage of the agency’s evolution, strengthening its positioning and reputation as a trusted strategic and creative partner to its clients.
You will lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams across markets, creating an environment where high-calibre creative thinking is aligned to commercial outcomes and long-term client relationships.
Key responsibilitiesDefine and lead the global creative vision and direction for the agency
Raise and maintain creative standards across all client engagements and geographies
Lead, mentor, and develop senior creative leaders and broader teams internationally
Work closely with executive leadership on growth, positioning, and market profile
Champion innovation across brand, digital, content, social, and integrated campaigns
Act as a senior advisor to clients, presenting and defending work at board and C‑suite level
Play a key role in new business, shaping differentiated, commercially robust creative solutions
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and thoughtful creative ambition
About youYou are an established, charismatic creative leader with a track record in global agency environments, comfortable operating at the most senior levels of both agency and client organisations. You combine creative authority with commercial judgement and are experienced in leading high-performing teams through growth and change.
You are likely to demonstrate:Experience operating at Chief Creative Officer level within a global digital/integrated agency
A portfolio showcasing integrated, multi-channel work with both creative recognition and commercial impact
Experienced in AI transformation within the creative environment
Proven experience building, leading, and retaining senior creative talent across multiple locations
The ability to balance creative ambition with strategic and financial objectives
Credibility, presence, and influence with senior stakeholders and global clients
A growth mindset and comfort working within a fast-developing, entrepreneurial environment
Willingness to be based in Atlanta, with relocation support available for the right individual
Why this roleThis mandate offers the opportunity to join a business at an inflection point, with the scale, leadership, and client base to support meaningful creative ambition. You will have the remit, support, and visibility to shape both the work and the culture, and to play a central role in the agency’s next phase of global development.
For an accomplished creative leader interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity, then click the apply button and include your latest resume and portfolio link.
