Creative Director

A little about us…
** We’re Vayner Media - a contemporary global creative and media agency built for the now. Born in social and powered by big ideas, we deliver full-service work that drives real business growth. Founded in 2009, we are an independent global network spanning 10 offices worldwide, including New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo, with award-winning work recognised by Cannes Lions, Clios, D&AD, and the Webbies.

Culture is our core, and empathy is how we build it. Across EMEA, our 250+ team combines diverse backgrounds to create innovative, people-first solutions. Day in and day out, we propel the world's biggest brands to the intersection of attention and culture.

The Pitch…
**** We’re looking for a progressive, forward-thinking Creative Director to join our team in London and lead across multiple EMEA lines of  this role, you will oversee LIVE event content capture, lead always-on creator campaigns, and manage complex global talent partnerships. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll dive deep into consumer behaviour, elevate team output, and partner with leadership to optimise and develop the creative processes.

Here’s where you come in…****

• Elevate craft & execution:
  ** Guide art, copy, and editing across all outputs - from quick-turn social content to high-impact campaigns - maintaining an exceptionally high creative bar.

• ** Drive proactive ideation:
  ** Spark original, on-brief ideas for current accounts, new business pitches, and emerging tech opportunities that keep our work ahead of the curve.

• ** Build trusted client partnerships:
  ** Act as a steady, visionary lead who deeply understands brand objectives, instills confidence, and collaborates directly with clients to co-create work.

• ** Lead & mentor talent:
  ** Energise large, cross-functional creative teams, providing clear, actionable feedback while mentoring creatives into sharp problem-solvers.

• ** Win new business & champion the VM POV:
  ** Lead creative strategy and narrative for pitches, fluently articulating what makes Vayner Media’s approach unique.

• ** Optimise operations & processes:
  ** Partner with leadership to streamline workflows, facilitate key briefing and workshop sessions, and refine team structures for better ways of working.

• ** Direct creator & talent campaigns:
  ** Oversee large-scale influencer, creator, and talent initiatives, navigating complex global partnerships that drive real engagement.

• ** Master live event coverage:
  ** Lead end-to-end event content capture strategies, directing onsite teams to deliver high-impact, social-native coverage for key clients like eBay.

• ** Balance ambition with business:
  ** Align creative vision with agency and client commercial goals, delivering outstanding work while keeping senior leadership informed.

What you bring to the table…**

Personality and perspective matter most to us, but a solid foundation of experience helps set you up for success. Ideally, you bring:

• 10+ years of creative agency or media experience, with a proven track record leading work across the EMEA region.

• A strong track record with talent & creators, including managing complex global social campaigns with high-profile influencers and partners.

• Onsite live-event expertise, with experience directing content capture strategies that translate physical events into engaging, social-native assets.

• Bonus points for AI familiarity, specifically around AI-driven discovery and AEO strategies.

Core Competencies…****

• Execution:
  ** You prioritise effectively, take full ownership, and deliver high-standard work with complete autonomy.

• ** Leadership:
  ** You bring self-awareness, stay motivated, and inspire those around you while actively building and sustaining VaynerX culture.

• Empathy: You lead with compassion,…