Creative Director (Copywriter)

About this role

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create a better future. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive ideas, services, and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns and growth for our clients. Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight, to create and bring to life powerful ideas that move the world.

We collaborate at the intersections of diverse disciplines to expand the edge of possibility for our clients, ourselves, our industry. As Creative Director (copywriter) at AKQA London, you will inspire and lead a team of creatives to craft compelling narratives that drive meaningful change. Through storytelling, innovation, and problem-solving, you will shape ideas that resonate with audiences and transform their experiences.

Your role is to push the boundaries of innovative creativity, influencing the future of brand expression and engagement while inspiring some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies. You will support our dynamic studio, collaborating with ambitious local, regional, and global teams and clients. Your leadership will be essential in crafting work and culture that resonates not only within London but also across the EMEA region and with international audiences.

There will be the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced environment, with access to ongoing personal and professional development. At AKQA, we’re committed to your growth, as well as your wellbeing. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Deliver and inspire award-winning work from your team, influencing change through ideas, creativity, and innovative brand experiences across any channel. Consistently deliver a number of successful solutions and high-quality work to clients on time.

Immerse within the client’s business. Identify, understand, and overcome commercial and internal challenges to inspire and deliver effective solutions that consider the holistic needs of the brand. Contribute to the strategic development of a well-defined creative brief and any additional briefing documents, speaking with clients directly where necessary. Contribute thought leadership and team leadership to the conversation of the Writing practice.