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Join to apply for theCreative Director - The Studio - Bursonrole atBurson Join to apply for theCreative Director - The Studio - Bursonrole atBurson Who We Are:Who We Are:Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.Who We AreIn Studio, we create ideas and bring them to life. We’re a multi-disciplined team, creating content for integrated marketing campaigns, brand experiences and brand identity. We currently have a team of around 40; a mix of Creatives, Brand and Digital Designers, Editors and Content Producers and Creative Project Managers, supplemented by freelancers when specialist skills are needed or workload dictates.Everyone that succeeds here enjoys the diversity of clients and projects and is driven to do great work that will have a positive effect on our clients’ businesses.OUR LONDON OFFICEBurson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s.What You'll DoLead & Elevate Creative Agenda: Act as a catalyst for the Studio's creative vision, driving excellence in craft and leading major, complex projects. Client Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with clients, partnering with account leads to present work with clarity and confidence, ensuring consistent delivery. Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and guide the team through feedback and mentorship, fostering growth while maintaining high creative standards. Strategic Visionary: Provide fresh ideas and evolve the Studio’s creative offering, pushing boundaries while remaining focused on strategic goals. Project Ownership: Lead creative processes from inception to execution, ensuring all stages of development are challenging and delivering outstanding results. Collaborative Work with Creative Directors: Support and contribute to the development of concepts, adding your unique mark to initial ideas or starting projects from scratch. Creative Problem-Solving: Condense client briefs, understand the core issues, and present various creative solutions that are on budget, on time, and exceed client expectations. New Business & Proposal Leadership: Play a key role in structuring new business proposals, ensuring excellence and consistency in all submissionExperience That Contributes To SuccessCreative Leadership: Produce original, outstanding work, challenge briefs, and ensure ideas align with client objectives, while inspiring your team to elevate their creativity. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, respected client relationships, confidently present ideas, and lead creative pitches to win new business. Commercial Awareness: Lead projects with a focus on delivering high-quality creative work on time and within budget, while remaining mindful of production feasibility. Team Development & Mentorship: Manage, mentor, and develop your team, encouraging creativity and providing constructive feedback to help them reach their full potential. Innovative Thinking & Inspiration: Stay ahead of trends, seek out inspiration outside immediate tasks, and introduce new creative approaches to the team to keep work fresh and relevant. Collaboration & Support: Work closely with Creative Directors, Producers, and Project Managers to ensure smooth project delivery and support in scoping and costing new business opportunities. Cultural Leadership: Act as a Burson ambassador, support cultural initiatives (e.g., Equal, Roots), and demonstrate the agency’s core values through your leadership and work. Technical & Presentation Skills: Maintain strong design and technical skills, ensuring that your ideas are clearly communicated and executed, while presenting with confidence to both internal teams and clients.You Belong At Burson:Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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