Creative Director; Copywriter

Creative Director (Copywriter)

Citizen is a global PR agency built to unleash the potential of ambitious brands. Integrated teams across PR, creative & strategy, insights & intelligence, digital, and experiential marketing give the curiosity, confidence, and courage to stay ahead of trends, make bold moves, and maximize measurable success.

With 10 offices across North America and Europe, Citizen’s client roster includes P&G, Nestlé, Labatt, and Sick Kids. The agency's disruptive campaigns have been awarded across the world from such shows as The Clios, Webbys, The One Show, LIAs, PRWeek Global and Cannes.

Citizen has been named PR Agency of the Year by Strategy Magazine three years running, winning gold in 2023, the same year it was named PRovoke Media's Consumer PR Agency of the Year, Best Mid-Size Agency to Work For, PRWeek’s Best Places to Work, and Inc. Magazine's "Best in Business". In 2024, Citizen was named Campaign’s Global PR Agency of the Year (Bronze).

If you lead with curiosity and are eager to make a lasting impact for the world's biggest brands, keep reading.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for a new vacancy.

About the Role

If you're passionate about transcending traditional boundaries and creating impactful work that resonates across various channels and platforms, then this role is for you. We're seeking a Creative Director with a history of great work who thrives on collaborating with teammates and clients, fostering strong relationships, and pushing for breakthrough work. You'll lead by example, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

As an Creative Director you will:

• provide visionary leadership, guiding both executional and conceptual aspects of projects.
• drive the development of ideas that spark conversations and resonate deeply with audiences.
• Commit to a cadence of in-person client meetings, chemistry facetime, and general visibility
• collaborate closely with the creative team to craft compelling narratives that align with project objectives.
• incorporate strategic insights to deliver impactful campaigns that push boundaries and drive results.
• partner with the creatives, strategists, and the broader PR team to conceptualize, pitch, and execute bold, persuasive messages.
• lead brainstorming sessions, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages idea generation and innovation.
• ensure all concepts exhibit tasteful, creative, and meticulously crafted art direction, maintaining material accuracy.
• prepare and refine concepts for internal and client presentations, providing clear rationale and compelling storytelling.
• participate in project update meetings, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and addressing any challenges proactively.
• stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations, continually refining ideation and executional skills.

what you bring to the table.

• a collaborative team player who values diversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
• exceptional copy sensibility and mastery of creative direction principles.
• strong conceptual thinker
• experience and success crafting killer case studies.
• openness to both giving and receiving constructive actionable feedback, fostering growth and development within the team.
• Interest and aptitude employing current AI tools when and where appropriate
• passion for popular culture, human insight, emerging technologies, and trends.
• meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every aspect of the creative process is executed to the highest standard.
• in-depth knowledge of the market and a commitment to ongoing research and learning.
• proficiency in presenting work with passion, clarity, and professionalism
• a relentless pursuit of greatness, driving yourself and others to exceed expectations.
• a genuine, empathetic personality, capable of fostering strong connections and collaboration.
• clear communication skills, eschewing marketing jargon in favor of genuine, human dialogue.

What’s in it for you:

We value the ‘whole you’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with…