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Executive Creative Director

Hybrid in Alcobendas·Added 2 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

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Marlex Recruiting

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Work mode: Hybrid, Alcobendas
English: Required
Experience: Senior level
Benefits: Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in creative leadership positions in advertising agencies, integrated marketing, digital communication, or brand experiences.
Demonstrable track record in integrated campaigns for consumer goods brands or international companies.
Portfolio reflecting creative excellence, strategic vision, and business impact.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex projects across different channels.
Ability to present, argue, and defend creative proposals to clients and management teams.
Solid knowledge of brand strategy, consumer behavior, digital ecosystems, and new technologies.
Business vision and results orientation.
Advanced level of English (essential)

Nice to have

Experience in a global network or with multicultural teams, and having participated in the creation and development of an advertising agency, will be especially valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining an agency with international projection and in an expansion phase.
Position of maximum responsibility in the creative area, reporting directly to the CCO.
Opportunity to work with international brands and multicultural teams.
Competitive fixed salary + variable salary (semi-annual bonuses) + meal vouchers and medical insurance.
Hybrid work model.
Location: Alcobendas

The role

At Paul Marlex, we are collaborating with an integrated communication and marketing agency within an international network that is in a full expansion stage, in search of an Executive Creative Director (ECD) to lead the creativity of its Madrid headquarters.

What you'll do

Lead and elevate the agency's creative level, developing differential brand campaigns and experiences that connect creativity, technology, and commerce, inspiring teams and generating tangible value for clients and their consumers. You will report directly to the Chief Creative Officer (CCO).

Define and lead the creative vision of assigned projects and accounts, ensuring consistency with the brand strategy and client objectives.
Supervise the development of creative concepts and integrated campaigns across all channels: digital, social, audiovisual, brand experiences, retail, shopper marketing, e-commerce, and traditional media.
Guarantee the quality, originality, and excellence of all creative pieces and deliverables.
Lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary creative teams, including Creative Directors, art directors, copywriters, and designers.
Present and defend creative proposals to clients and management teams.
Collaborate with Accounts, Strategy, Production, and Technology to turn briefs into effective creative solutions.
Participate in pitches, credentials presentations, and new business development.
Identify new trends, technologies, and creative opportunities, including solutions based on artificial intelligence.
Balance creative ambition with technical feasibility, deadlines, and budgets.
Evaluate campaign effectiveness based on performance indicators and results.

About Marlex Recruiting

Marlex Recruiting is a Spanish recruitment and staffing agency based in Girona, specializing in connecting companies with qualified professionals across various sectors, including industrial, engineering, IT, and commercial roles. With a strong presence in the Catalan region, Marlex provides both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of the local job market to serve both clients and candidates effectively.

For international professionals, Marlex offers a gateway to opportunities in Spain, particularly in the dynamic industrial and tech hubs of Catalonia. The company's work culture is client-focused and results-driven, with a team of recruiters who are experienced in navigating the Spanish labor market. While Marlex primarily serves the local market, its services can be valuable for international candidates seeking employment in Spain, especially in the Girona and Barcelona areas.