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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.

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Reel

Creative Director at Ogilvy Cape Town, Cape Town

  • Creative Director
  • Cape Town
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

VP, Creative Director at Area 23, New York

  • Creative Director
  • New York
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

Creative Director at Beamly, London

  • Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

Creative Director at BETC France, Paris

  • Creative Director
  • Paris
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

Creative Director at Saddington Baynes, London

  • Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

Creative Director at Ketchum London, London

  • Creative Director
  • London


Portfolio
Reel

Group Creative Director at Ogilvy, Athens

  • Creative Director
  • Athens
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

Creative Director at VML, Johannesburg

  • Creative Director, Digital Creative Director, Copywriter
  • Cape Town, Johannesburg
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

Creative Director, Vancouver

  • Creative Director
  • Vancouver
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

ACD at GPJ, London

  • Creative Director
  • London

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Reel

Creative Director at Brandpie, London

  • Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work


Portfolio
Reel

Senior Creative at McCann London, London

  • Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work

Portfolio
Reel

CD at Huge, Detroit

  • Creative Director
  • Detroit
  • Looking for work

2
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Reel

Creative Director at Jennifer Zheng, London

  • Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work




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Creative Director at BBDO Proximity, Düsseldorf

  • Art Director, Creative Director, Digital Creative Director
  • Düsseldorf


Portfolio
Reel

2D animator, illustrator, director at Bonobostudio, Zagreb

  • Creative Director, Illustrator, 2D Animator
  • Grad Zagreb



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