Creative Director (Maternity Cover)

Wasserman Media Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment agency is looking for an experienced Creative Director (Maternity Cover) to lead innovative marketing projects for iconic brands. You will manage teams and direct creative work across various channels, ensuring that output meets both creative and commercial goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in experiential marketing and excellent collaborative skills. This position will be hybrid, based in London, from March to December 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director in a sports and entertainment agency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects (4–8) in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong grasp of integrated storytelling across various channels.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams of mid to senior-level, inspiring high levels of craft.
• Contribute to live client work and new business pitches.
• Manage multiple projects with clarity and vision.

Skills

Experiential Marketing

Creative Leadership

Integrated Storytelling

Time Management

Collaboration

Job description

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Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, visit www.teamwass.com.

Maternity Cover: March – December 2026
Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director to step in for maternity cover. This role is within a sports and entertainment marketing agency, and the candidate must be a specialist in Experiential Marketing to lead creative work for brands including ATP Tennis, Rexona, Bacardi Group, MINI, adidas and more. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable directing teams and getting hands‑on whenever the project demands it. You’ll shape bold, culturally resonant ideas that sit across channels. This is a high‑energy role requiring exceptional organisation and collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Direct teams of mid to senior-level, inspiring high levels of craft and collaboration.
• Contribute to both live client work and new business pitches.
• Partner with Strategy, Accounts, and Production Leads to ensure output meets both creative ambition and the commercial goals of the client / business.
• Manage multiple projects (4–8 at any one time) with clarity, calm, and vision.
• Present ideas and craft narratives confidently to clients and internal stakeholders.

Creative Leadership

• Proven experience as an ACD or CD in sports and entertainment agency.
• Ability to set creative direction, shape big ideas, and oversee execution.
• Skilled at developing big ideas that flex across integrated channels.

Experiential Expertise & Integrated Experience

• Deep understanding of live experiences from concept to delivery.
• Strong grasp of integrated storytelling across key channels including Experiential, Partnerships, PR, Social, Brand Acts, Hospitality, On Trade, Show and Retail.
• Experience working across diverse formats – from physical experiences to digital.

Organisation & Drive

• Excellent time management to manage multiple deadlines in fast‑paced environment.
• Hands‑on when needed, with the ability to jump in and elevate ideas under pressure.
• Confident communicator and natural collaborator with clients and agency teams alike.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.