Senior Global Creative

About SAMY

We weren't built to follow, we were built to lead.
SAMY is the global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world—helping brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves. Since 2013, we've grown from a bold idea into a global force: 1,200+ experts, 17+ offices, 55 markets, 22+ countries. We launch 40+ campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate +$500K in revenue every day.

We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.
We don't play it safe. We build what's next.
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Leads the development of high-impact creative ideas across multiple clients and projects. Raises the creative standard of the team while mentoring others and ensuring strategic and executional excellence.

Creative Responsibilities

• Lead creative development from brief to final idea.

• Produce breakthrough social-first and influencer-first campaigns.

• Challenge briefs and identify new creative opportunities.

• Ensure ideas are platform-native and culturally relevant.

• Lead the development of ideas with the ambition to compete at Tier 1 international creative festivals (Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, The ANDYs, Clio, etc.).

• Deliver work capable of achieving shortlist recognition at leading international creative festivals.

• Identify award opportunities across ongoing client work and proactively shape ideas to maximize creative impact.

Leadership

• Mentor Junior and Mid-Level Creatives.

• Provide constructive feedback and creative direction.

• Foster collaboration and creative excellence.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead creative presentations.

• Build trusted relationships with clients.

• Navigate feedback and align multiple stakeholders.

• Represent the creative department confidently.

Project Management

• Manage complex projects across multiple markets.

• Balance priorities and resources.

• Ensure creative consistency throughout execution.

Business Contribution

• Lead creative development for pitches.

• Participate in global initiatives and cross-market projects.

• Contribute to agency growth through innovative thinking and proactive client opportunities.

• Strong conceptual creative experience: Proven ability to develop big ideas and integrated campaigns from brief to execution, rather than focusing primarily on adaptations, always-on or production.

• Social-first mindset: Strong understanding of social platforms and how creative ideas can be developed specifically for social and influencer ecosystems, with the ability to translate concepts across different platforms and formats.

• Global experience: Experience working on global or multi-market accounts and the ability to develop ideas for diverse international audiences beyond a UK-only perspective.

• Agency background:
  
  Experience with in leading creative and/or social agencies, ideally combining strong traditional creative foundations with a modern,
  digital and social approach.

• Award-worthy portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating original, high-impact creative work, with experience contributing to award-winning campaigns or work recognised by leading international creative festivals.

Benefits

• Work your way — Flexible schedule, hybrid work, and the opportunity to work up to 3 weeks a year from any SAMY office around the world.

• Time that matters — Celebrate your birthday with a day off, plus company holidays on December 24th and 31st to recharge.

• Grow with us — Global mobility opportunities, mentorship, parenthood support, and a transparent performance-driven compensation framework.

• Be part of the journey — Help shape our team through our referral program and enjoy a collaborative, social culture, backed by a transparent,…