arq - Creative Director

London, England, United Kingdom - Hybrid2mo ago

In Office Director EMEA Creative Designer Portuguese Content Creation Storytelling

Requirements

• 7+ years in creative roles across agency, brand, or hybrid environments. • Experience building and leading high-performing creative teams • Strong understanding of brand, storytelling, and cultural relevance across markets • Mindset that sees creative as a driver of growth, not just expression • Ability to direct across formats: campaigns, content, brand systems, and product storytelling • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-performance environments with high expectations and low ego • Experience working with external partners: agencies, production, talent, or collaborators • Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Portuguese is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead ARQ’s global creative direction across brand, campaigns, content, and product storytelling. • Shape and scale ARQ’s presence across markets - ensuring the brand is consistent, distinctive, and culturally relevant in every region. • Lead global and local campaigns (ATL and digital), from concept to execution - across channels including TV, OOH, social, and emerging formats. • Build and grow ARQ’s creative function from the ground up (designers, writers, producers, external partners) • Establish strong relationships with creative partners, production companies, talent, and collaborators globally. • Partner closely with growth, product, and leadership to translate business priorities into clear, high-impact creative work. • Create the conditions for great work: clear direction, fast feedback, and high standards