Established in ****,
OLIVER
is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of
The Brandtech Group
, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our
AI solutions
enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce creative and impactful results.
Job title:
Creative Director - Copy
Role:
Freelancer
Duration:
3-4 months
Location:
Sydney, Australia
About the role:
In a highly competitive and saturated
market place
creating visually stunning,
impactful
and effective creative work is essential. To help us deliver this we are looking for a strong, inspirational Creative Director – Copy renowned for their work across this category – to join us on our journey.
As a senior member of the studio, the Creative
Director(
Copy) will be working directly for some of the most renowned brands in the world and one of the largest advertisers in the industry.
The Creative Director will effectively and efficiently oversee and direct conceptual and copy
projects, and
will
ultimately
be
responsible for
the quality of ideas and the end-to-end copy execution of jobs, from brief through to implementation and delivery. The Creative Director will have responsibility for overseeing multiple simultaneous live projects, each one typically assigned a Copywriter or Designer, who, in collaboration with the Project Manager, will report to the Creative Director for the duration of the project.
We are looking for a multi-skilled creative that will direct, inspire,
lead
and support all levels of copy and creative talent across the account, defining and advancing a positive and highly productive design culture.
What you will be doing:
To champion creativity and excellent client centricity.
To creatively direct conceptual copywriters, harnessing their development and performance, in a manner that assures maximum efficiency and creativity.
To manage, supervise,
review
and audit the work of copywriters and community managers to ensure the creative level expected of IIG is being met.
To help drive maximum efficiency, productivity and the maintenance of the highest quality of creative concept, copy and artwork.
To work with and support the IIG team to deliver excellent client service.
To work actively with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of the highest level of client service from IIG.
To oversee, manage and review new creative concepts to both new and existing clients.




To act as brand guardian to ensure all copy collateral produced is faithful to the client's brand guidelines.
On occasion, undertake the copy of digital collateral, to the client's brief and exacting standards and within agreed
timeframes
.
To effectively organise and prioritise workload, especially around deadline, and have the flexibility to respond to increases in workload/ tight deadlines.
To work with the wider SMT to
establish
creative strategy for the account.
To motivate and influence the creative team to constantly strive for excellence in performance.
To proactively
monitor
the quality of design projects being produced and
submitted
by leading internal review sessions and seeking feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.
To oversee and manage the
timely
delivery of all jobs / projects going through the studio, always taking into consideration the clients' requirements and expectations.
To investigate, propose and implement innovative ways of delivering copy services to maximise efficiency and productivity.
To actively oversee and manage team meetings, forward scheduling
meetings
and work review meetings.
To manage, oversee and coordinate the sharing of knowledge and the facilitation of learning within the team and all other employees to improve business practices, refine processes, aid and promote the development of creative ideas and introduce new services.
To organise monthly work / successes / learnings / presentations to the wider SMT team to
showcase
work from the studio/ team managed.
Business Development
Attend client meetings, present work, discuss needs and
identify
opportunities.
To assign creative leads and develop accounts and teams.
Workflow
To work actively with the workflow / studio manager in coordinating the effective allocation of copy resource,
facilitating
information from colleagues, business
managers
and staff. To provide effective resource support to meet client demands and to cover flexible working,
holiday
and sick leave requirements in the most economical manner.
Brand Guardianship
To act as brand guardian to ensure all copy collateral produced by the copy team is faithful to the client's brand guidelines.
Customer Centricity
To work actively with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of the highest level of client service from all team members.
People Management & Development
To manage, train and mentor staff and oversee their professional development through the setting of SMART
objectives
and PDPs, offering knowledge, motivation,
support
and experience as
,



including but not limited to their creative and technical skill, to increase productivity, staff
retention
and enhanced staff morale.
With the
assistance
of Account Lead, ensure all staff members accurately record timesheets.
What you need to be great in this role:
As the senior copy practitioner within the Creative team, the Creative Director will combine first-class copy
expertise
, creativity and thought leadership with commercial acumen and leadership gravitas.
The Creative Director will:
Be hands-on with a strong focus on digital.
Be experienced in directing complex, commercial, copy projects involving senior stakeholders and interdisciplinary creative teams with strong experience across global Healthcare/nutrition brands.
Be highly creative with the ability to generate ideas and practically contribute to design details, importantly
demonstrating
exceptional pure graphic design and typography skills.
Have deep technical copy skills in one or more discipline,
e.g.
Content Creation, Copy for Digital, Brand Immersion, Events, Copy for Print, User Experience, etc.
Have a proven ability to communicate and liaise with all levels in the business.
Have a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including outside the copy team.
Have a proven ability to
effective
manage creative teams.
Have Director level written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
Be proficient in Adobe CC, Microsoft
Office
and other related software.
Be a driven, proactive, helpful, and enthusiastic team player
Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies
Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical
Req ID:
*****
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be
Ambitious
to succeed
Be
Imaginative
to push the boundaries of what's possible
Be
Inspirational
to do groundbreaking work
Be
always learning and listening
to understand
Be
Results-focused
to exceed expectations
Be
actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist
across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,
a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

📌 Creative Director - Copy (Sydney)
🏢 Oliver Agency
📍 Sydney