. . .

Hire Creative Directors

Browse by
- Job Title
- Top 25

Creative Directors

Hire a freelance or permanent creative director from Creativepool's global creative community. Every profile here is ranked by a weekly composite of portfolio depth, client recommendations, recent activity and editorial standing - so the strongest current creative directors surface first, not whoever joined earliest.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Start from the brief, not the job title. Shortlist three to five creative directors whose portfolio shows work in your sector and at your level of polish, check they have been active recently, then message them directly or send one structured brief to all of them at once.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

01What does a creative director do?

The scope of a creative director varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent creative director?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many creative directors on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right creative director?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are creative directors ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded creative directors appear first.

05How do I get listed as a creative director?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

ad: Annual 2026 Shortlist Announced Soon

Africa

Central America and the Caribbean

Europe

Middle East

North America

Oceania

South America

Rest of World

Rest of World

Portfolio

CV

Vikesh Bhatt

Creative Director at Amplify, London

Creative Director with 14 years industry experience UK and internationally Forward thinking multi-disciplined with a strong eye for detail. Agency experience range from 1 man and a dog start ups through to 800 global networks. Built creative teams and restructured and adopted agile...

Art Director, Creative, Creative Director
London, Mumbai, up town

Reel

CV

Jez Kay

MD at NowHouse, East Sussex

I take my clients on adventures of creative discovery and produce solutions that are clear, crisp and compelling. I use my right & left brain to help online brands breathe and online personalities shine. Left brain For the last decade and a half I've been capturing the world of my clients...

Animation Director, Broadcast Editor, Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Guy Saville

Creative Director at 3angrymen Productions, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Rachel Su

Creative Director at Rachel Su Design, LONDON

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Tom Harman

Creative Director at TMW Unlimited, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Henry Challender

Associate Creative Director at Bray Leino, Devon

20 years' experience writing and thinking for all sorts of people, brands, companies and organisations.

Creative Director, Copywriting Journalist, Script Writer
South West, Aquitaine, California

Portfolio

Reel

Jeff Bowerman

Creative Director at Beamly, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Hiten Bhatt

Creative Director - Design at RAPP, London

Creative Director, Design Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Jamie Rayner

Creative Director at CYGNUS, Milton Keynes

Creative Director
Oxford, Milton Keynes, London

Portfolio

Reel

Ruth Shabi

Creative Director at Red Bee Creative, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Renan Bulgari

VP, Creative Director at Area 23, New York

Creative Director
New York

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Scott Russell

Creative Director at UKTV Creative, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Matthew Woodward

Creative Director at R/GA, New York

Creative Director
New York

Portfolio

Reel

andrew white

Creative Director at Saddington Baynes, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

CV

Sergio Azzellino

Furniture Designer at AD studio, bari

Accomplished Product Manager, Industrial Designer and Senior Interior Designer with almost 30 years of experience within the furniture and home accessories industry, managing industrial and interior design projects from ideas to production. Sergio effectively demonstrates that he is able to follow...

Furniture Designer, Industrial Designer, Creative Director
farwania, Milano, Nice

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Jiri Bures

Creative Director at Imagination, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Jon Ashwell

Creative Director, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Ray Dunlop

Creative Director at UKTV Creative, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Stephen Pelling

ACD at GPJ, London

Creative Director
London

Portfolio

CV

Peter Spring

Furniture Designer, Oxon

I am an expert in generative design and research. My interests' lie within raising the experiential qualities of design as a co-practice between each individual and the group, consequently increasing the 'ecological' (i.e., joined-up, cross-disciplinary) emphasis in the quality of the experience and...

Furniture Designer, 3D Designer, Creative Director
South East, Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Looking for work

Portfolio

CV

Deborah Kelly

Editorial Designer, South Yorkshire

Please find attached copy of my CV and examples of my work in application to the position of Senior Designer - Publishing.Many thanks,Deborah Kelly

Editorial Designer, Creative Director, Art Editor
Doncaster

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

Ravi Beeharry

Senior Creative at McCann London, London

Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Jason Michael

Experience Director at Digitas, London

#4 ranked Customer Experience Director

Creative experience leader with 15+ years creating award-winning connected customer experiences for global brands, helping clients turn strategy and campaign ideas into commercially impactful experiences across platforms, websites and CRM.

Customer Experience Director, Digital Director, Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Kwame Knight

Events Producer, London

I'm a creative event producer and show director with over 25 years of experience delivering high-impact live experiences for global brands, agencies, and private clients. I specialise in immersive storytelling, event production, and entertainment direction, curating moments that not only entertain...

Events Producer, Creative Director, Creative
London, Dubai, Amsterdam

Looking for work

Portfolio

Reel

The Scamp Factory

Head of Design, Braunton

Old in the tooth, young in the mind. Need a new challenge... Proficient in providing quick thinking creative answers to businesses that need results. My passion is creative and strategic thinking, combined with conceptual design that's workable across all media. Done a lot of making bland sparkle...

Creative Director, Chief Creative Officer, Visualiser - Design/Advertising
Birmingham, London, Bristol

Looking for work

« First ‹ Prev

Next ›Last »

ad: Annual 2026 Shortlist Announced Soon

ad: Hire Agencies

ad: Hire Talent

ad:

OOPS - LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE JAVASCRIPT OFF. THIS SITE WON'T WORK WITHOUT IT.
NEED HELP IN TURNING IT ON? YOU CAN FIND INSTRUCTIONS HERE FOR YOUR BROWSER.