Senior Global Creative
About SAMY
We weren't built to follow, we were built to lead.
SAMY is the global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world-helping brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves. Since 2013, we've grown from a bold idea into a global force: 1,200+ experts, 17+ offices, 55 markets, 22+ countries. We launch 40+ campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate +$500K in revenue every day.
We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.
We don't play it safe. We build what's next.
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Role Mission
Leads the development of high-impact creative ideas across multiple clients and projects. Raises the creative standard of the team while mentoring others and ensuring strategic and executional excellence.
Creative Responsibilities
Lead creative development from brief to final idea.
Produce breakthrough social-first and influencer-first campaigns.
Challenge briefs and identify new creative opportunities.
Ensure ideas are platform-native and culturally relevant.
Lead the development of ideas with the ambition to compete at Tier 1 international creative festivals (Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, The ANDYs, Clio, etc.).
Deliver work capable of achieving shortlist recognition at leading international creative festivals.
Identify award opportunities across ongoing client work and proactively shape ideas to maximize creative impact.
Leadership
Mentor Junior and Mid-Level Creatives.
Provide constructive feedback and creative direction.
Foster collaboration and creative excellence.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Lead creative presentations.
Build trusted relationships with clients.
Navigate feedback and align multiple stakeholders.
Represent the creative department confidently.
Project Management
Manage complex projects across multiple markets.
Balance priorities and resources.
Ensure creative consistency throughout execution.
Business Contribution
Lead creative development for pitches.
Participate in global initiatives and cross-market projects.
Contribute to agency growth through innovative thinking and proactive client opportunities.
Skills & experience
Strong conceptual creative experience: Proven ability to develop big ideas and integrated campaigns from brief to execution, rather than focusing primarily on adaptations, always-on or production.
Social-first mindset: Strong understanding of social platforms and how creative ideas can be developed specifically for social and influencer ecosystems, with the ability to translate concepts across different platforms and formats.
Global experience: Experience working on global or multi-market accounts and the ability to develop ideas for diverse international audiences beyond a UK-only perspective.
Agency background: Experience within leading creative and/or social agencies, ideally combining strong traditional creative foundations with a modern, digital and social approach.
Award-worthy portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating original, high-impact creative work, with experience contributing to award-winning campaigns or work recognised by leading international creative festivals.
Benefits
Work your way - Flexible schedule, hybrid work, and the opportunity to work up to 3 weeks a year from any SAMY office around the world.
Time that matters - Celebrate your birthday with a day off, plus company holidays on December 24th and 31st to recharge.
Grow with us - Global mobility opportunities, mentorship, parenthood support, and a transparent performance-driven compensation framework.
Be part of the journey - Help shape our team through our referral program and enjoy a collaborative, social culture, backed by a transparent, performance-driven compensation framework that rewards impact and supports your growth.
Celebrate your birthday with a day off, and take time to enjoy December 24th and 31st as company holidays to relax, recharge, and enjoy what matters most.
Global Referral Program that lets you refer clients, projects, or teammates, helping SAMY grow stronger while earning rewards for your contributions.
The SAMY Mindset
Forget the job description for a second. The real question is: are you a Path Finder? Bold enough to challenge what's possible. Collaborative enough to build it together. Driven enough to make it happen.
We don't just hire for roles, we hire for mindset. We look for people who communicate with honesty, collaborate without ego, embrace change with energy, and take real ownership of what they build.
We're not looking for people who think the same, we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
Here's what it actually looks like to belong here:
Be Kind - because respect, trust, and honest feedback make great teams stronger.
Go Beyond - because good is never enough when excellence is the standard.
Craft Together - because the best ideas don't happen in silos.
Enjoy the Journey - because growth lives outside the comfort zone.
Own It - because real impact starts with accountability.
If this feels like your kind of adventure, let's build something together.
Diversity & Inclusion
At SAMY, difference is not something we accommodate, it's what makes us stronger.
With a team made up of 70% women and more than 35 different nationalities, our different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences challenge our thinking, sharpen our creativity, and push us to build better work, and a better company.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. And if you need support or adjustments along the way, we'll make sure you have what you need to do your best work.