Chief Creative Officer

Chief Creative Officer at JeffersonLocke Chief Creative Officer at JeffersonLocke in Atlanta, Georgia Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Chief Creative Officer Global Role | Atlanta-Based | Advertising Agency | Executive Leadership A discreet opportunity to shape the global creative agenda of an ambitious, scaling agency. Our client is an internationally recognised creative business entering a significant phase of global growth, with a strong platform of commercially effective work across multiple markets. They are seeking a Chief Creative Officer to define and elevate the agency's creative ambition worldwide, in close partnership with an experienced executive leadership team. The role is based in Atlanta; exceptional international candidates open to relocation will be fully supported, including sponsorship where required. The opportunity As Chief Creative Officer, you will hold overall responsibility for the agency's global creative output, setting a clear vision and ensuring standards of excellence are consistently met across brands, regions, and channels. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership, you will help shape the next stage of the agency's evolution, strengthening its positioning and reputation as a trusted strategic and creative partner to its clients. You will lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams across markets, creating an environment where high-calibre creative thinking is aligned to commercial outcomes and long-term client relationships. Key responsibilities Define and lead the global creative vision and direction for the agency Raise and maintain creative standards across all client engagements and geographies Lead, mentor, and develop senior creative leaders and broader teams internationally Work closely with executive leadership on growth, positioning, and market profile Champion innovation across brand, digital, content, social, and integrated campaigns Act as a senior advisor to clients, presenting and defending work at board and C?suite level Play a key role in new business, shaping differentiated, commercially robust creative solutions Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and thoughtful creative ambition About you You are an established, charismatic creative leader with a t rack record in global agency environments , comfortable operating at the most senior levels of both agency and client organisations. You combine creative authority with commercial judgement and are experienced in leading high-performing teams through growth and change.

You are likely to demonstrate:

Experience operating at Chief Creative Officer level within a global digital/integrated agency A portfolio showcasing integrated, multi-channel work with both creative recognition and commercial impact Experienced in AI transformation within the creative environment Proven experience building, leading, and retaining senior creative talent across multiple locations The ability to balance creative ambition with strategic and financial objectives Credibility, presence, and influence with senior stakeholders and global clients A growth mindset and comfort working within a fast-developing, entrepreneurial environment Willingness to be based in Atlanta, with relocation support available for the right individual Why this role This mandate offers the opportunity to join a business at an inflection point, with the scale, leadership, and client base to support meaningful creative ambition. You will have the remit, support, and visibility to shape both the work and the culture, and to play a central role in the agency's next phase of global development. For an accomplished creative leader interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity, then click the apply button and include your latest resume and portfolio link.