The Role
We’re working on behalf of a leading full-service digital marketing agency to find a visionary Digital Creative Director for their Leeds office. With over 25 years of heritage in data-driven marketing and a reputation for delivering award-winning creative work, this agency is looking for a dynamic leader to steer their digital creative output across a portfolio of high-profile, household-name clients.
As Digital Creative Director, you’ll champion a truly integrated approach — blending insight-driven strategy with digital innovation to craft compelling campaigns that connect, convert, and drive impact. This is a unique opportunity to elevate an already-strong creative offer by harnessing cutting-edge data science, collaborating across departments, and setting a new benchmark for creative effectiveness.
You’ll lead a talented team of creatives, strategists, and digital specialists while playing a key role in shaping the agency’s digital vision and client success.
Skills and Experience
We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes digital — an innovator who thrives in fast-paced environments and can marry creativity with commercial nous. You should have:
*Proven experience in a senior digital creative leadership role, ideally within an agency setting
*A compelling portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, creative excellence, and digital innovation
*Strong understanding of digital platforms including social, paid/organic media, UX/UI, ECRM, content marketing, and performance-led creative
*Confidence working across a broad range of digital outputs - from campaign ideation through to execution
*Natural leadership qualities: able to inspire, guide, and grow high-performing creative and activation teams
*Excellent stakeholder communication skills, both internally and client-facing
*A future-focused mindset — curious, collaborative, and always up to date with the latest trends and technologies
*Experience using design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar
Benefits
*A competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 DOE plus an extensive benefits package
*A highly collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
*Opportunity to work with world-renowned brands
*A hybrid working model, with flexible options
*Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*Creative autonomy and a seat at the strategic table
How to Apply
If you’re a strategic creative leader with a passion for all things digital and have the ambition to lead bold, intelligent, and effective work we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and portfolio to Nick @ Digital Tonic via the application link. Confidential conversations are welcome for those who’d like to learn more before applying.