NEW ROLE: CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Job Title: Creative Director
Location: 53Six Offices, Dublin
Reports To: Head of Marketing Services Team
About 53Six
53Six is a creative sports marketing agency based in Dublin, working with some of the most dynamic and exciting brands in the sports industry. We specialise in creating campaigns that inspire and engage fans across multiple channels, with a focus on building lasting relationships between brands and their audiences. This is a strategic hire for the company and a leadership level role.
The Opportunity
As Creative Director at 53Six, you’ll lead the creative output for our clients, driving projects from initial brief to delivery. You’ll work closely with a talented team to develop innovative, integrated campaigns that span digital, traditional, and experiential formats. The core of the role is to deliver brilliant ideas so our clients can meet their strategic objectives and your role will require blending both art direction and copywriting, delivering work that resonates with target audiences and stays ahead of industry trends.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Creative Vision & Leadership – Setting and championing the overall creative direction, pushing boundaries while ensuring the work aligns with client needs and brand goals. This person will also manage a team of creatives, including 2x designers.
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise – Blending your expertise in art direction, copywriting, design, video, and other disciplines to deliver cohesive, integrated campaigns across different channels, including digital, traditional, and experiential
Strategic Thinking – Aligning creative ideas with strategic objectives, ensuring every campaign delivers both creatively and commercially, with a focus on results-driven work
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
Lead projects from briefing to delivery, collaborating with the creative team to ensure the highest quality work
Develop the highest quality concepts while challenging briefs and strategies where necessary
Be a content specialist, understanding different content types (especially video) and how to optimise them for social platforms
Champion creative thinking, technical execution, and client communication throughout each project
Ensure work aligns with both client needs and agency vision, while maintaining project accountability
Work with Head of Strategy/Growth to produce concepts of the highest calibre for our partners
Team Management
Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the design and content teams
Brief and manage design and content specialists, including animators, designers, directors, and talent
Provide feedback and direction during brainstorming sessions and creative reviews
Client Engagement
Lead the creative development for new client briefs, working closely with client services and strategy teams
Present and articulate creative visions and solutions to clients
Direct the development of presentation materials and video concepts to help win new business
Trend Analysis & Innovation
Stay informed on emerging industry trends and platforms, ensuring our creative remains innovative and forward-thinking
Seek continuous improvement in creative processes and deliverables
Skills & Experience
10+ years creative experience in a social-led creative, marketing, or advertising environment
Blended experience between art direction and copywriting
Proven track record of delivering successful, commercially impactful campaigns
Strong conceptual thinker with hands-on skills in both creative execution and leadership
Expertise in video and social content production, with an understanding of various formats and platforms
Ability to lead a fast-paced, quick-turnaround environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in design and pitch presentation tools (Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides)
Experience briefing and working with craft specialists across different media
Interest in youth culture, pop culture, and sports marketing trends