Associate Creative Director
AKQA
Associate Creative Director
AKQA
Digital design and brand experience agency
AKQA (part of WPP) believes in the imaginative application of art and science to create ideas, experiences and stories that move people and brands forward.
As an Associate Creative Director, you’ll bring strong writing, clear thinking and creative leadership. The role means setting direction, developing ideas and shaping them from concept to execution across campaigns, brand experiences, film, digital platforms and activations.
We’re looking for a creative leader with a strong point of view, a love of craft and a feel for what’s worth saying. Someone who can see the bigger picture, imagine what’s next and know when a line, an idea or an entire piece of work can go further. The role spans both regional and global clients, working alongside creatives in our Stockholm and Gothenburg studios and across the wider AKQA network.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about the work and the people making it, bringing curiosity, generosity and ambition to everything they do.
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We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
AKQA is a digital design and communications agency that delivers digital strategy, experience and product design, e-commerce, and technology implementation for global brands. Its approach combines creativity, technology, and data to build digital products and immersive campaigns. The company works through integrated teams that move from strategy to design to development and activation, using technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality to create engaging experiences. AKQA differentiates itself by operating as an autonomous subsidiary within WPP while leveraging scale across 50 countries and about 6,000 employees, enabling end-to-end services and a track record of large-brand work (e.g., Microsoft, Nike, Google, Unilever) and industry recognition. Its goal is to help brands transform digitally and achieve measurable business results through compelling, user-centered digital experiences.
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