Creative Director (AI native)

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Overview As a Creative Director at Monks, you will play a crucial role in shaping innovative marketing campaigns and creative strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work alongside Creative Directors and a talented team of designers, copywriters, technologists and strategists to deliver exceptional work that resonates with audiences and meets client objectives. Your creative insights and leadership will help elevate our projects while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Directors and creative team to brainstorm and develop innovative concepts for campaigns across various digital platforms, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand identities.

• Oversee the execution of creative projects from ideation through delivery, maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring seamless collaboration among team members.

• Drive social media strategies, taking ownership of creative calendar management and overseeing the end-to-end production of digital assets.

• Interact with clients to gain insights, present concepts, and receive feedback, nurturing strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met throughout the creative process.

• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients and internal teams, promoting creative thinking and inspiring innovative solutions.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior creative team members, fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and creativity.

• Gather and process client feedback, working collaboratively with the creative team to refine concepts and deliver impactful creative work.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, leveraging this knowledge to inform creative strategies and maintain Monks' competitive edge.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including strategy, production, and technology, to ensure cohesive project execution and optimal results.

Requirements

• +5 years of experience in a creative role within advertising, digital media, or a related field, with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful campaigns and innovative work.

• Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role.

• Strong experience in social media, creative calendar management, and asset production.

• Strong ability to generate fresh ideas and concepts, with a passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail.

• Knowledge and experience in AI-driven content production for social media.

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate creative concepts to clients and stakeholders.

• Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams and fostering a positive, creative work environment.

• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies, user experience principles, and the latest trends in digital advertising.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and adjusting to changing needs as required.

Nice to Have

• A strong inclination and interest in the fashion and beauty industry.

Why Join Monks? At Monks, you will be part of an innovative and globally recognized creative agency that values collaboration and creativity. You'll have the opportunity to lead impactful strategic initiatives for top brands while working with a talented team of professionals. Join us in shaping the future of marketing strategy and delivering exceptional results for our clients!

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.