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Executive Creative Directors

This page ranks executive creative directors across the Creativepool network - freelancers, contractors and permanent-seeking talent alike. Results are ordered by portfolio strength, engagement, client ratings and how recently each profile has been active, so you reach people who are both good and reachable.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Judge on portfolio relevance first, then recent activity and client recommendations. Brief two or three executive creative directors with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate on equal terms before you commit.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

01What does an executive creative director do?

The scope of an executive 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 an freelance or permanent executive creative director?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many executive 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 executive 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 executive 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 executive creative directors appear first.

05How do I get listed as an executive 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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Jeavon Smith

Executive Creative Director at Amplify, London

I'm a creative director who strives to be at the forefront of ideas-led thinking. I create engaging experiences that enable brands to communicate effectively with audiences. My work integrates fully with the creative process to develop experiences that realise the creative strategy. I have worked...

Executive Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Jane Clare

Freelance writer, consultant & copywriter at Freelance, self-employed, Liverpool

Specialities: Freelance journalist, wine columnist, wine tastings & events, blogging, editing, editorial production, training, strategic thinking, commercial, projects, mentoring

Copywriter, Creative, Executive Creative Director
Liverpool

Looking for work

Reel

Jan-Sievert Krause

Executive Creative Director at Philipp und Keuntje, Hamburg

Executive Creative Director
Hamburg

Looking for work

Reel

Sandeep Sawant

ECD at BBDO India, Mumbai

Executive Creative Director
Mumbai

Looking for work

Henre Pretorius

Executive Creative Director at Admit One Productions, West Coast

I'm a creative. I love ideas, and seeing those ideas become reality. Be it moving pictures, images, animations or phone book doodles. To link these ideas with brands and their customers is where the magic happens. Travel and family is where my heart is. Creative thinking my passion.

Executive Creative Director

Looking for work

Reel

Francesco Basile

Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy, Milano

Executive Creative Director
Milano

Looking for work

Reel

Anna Lichnog

Executive Creative Director at Jung von Matt, Hamburg

Executive Creative Director
Hamburg

Looking for work

santi tubtimtong

ECD at Digitas, Bangkok

An award-winning creative leader with over 20 years of experience across both ATL (TV, print, OOH) and digital platforms. Specialized in brand storytelling, experience design, and integrated campaigns that deliver real impact for leading brands in automotive, banking, telecom, F&B, and government...

Executive Creative Director
Bangkok

Looking for work

Thiago Bizarro

Executive Creative Director at Sistema DEZ, Porto Alegre

Planning, creating and managing creative projects. Leading creative teams.

Executive Creative Director
Porto Alegre

Looking for work

Steve Dolan

Partner, Creative Director at Standard Practice, Boulder, CO

I'm a Creative Director and Copywriter based out of Boulder, CO. I've been leading successful campaigns for some of the world's top brands for nearly 18 years. I've told big stories with big clients, coaxed the power out of emerging brands, and found unexpected ways to make the dry stuff shine. I'm...

Executive Creative Director, Creative Director, Copywriter
Boulder, Denver

Reel

alexis ben behe

Executive Creative Director at DDB, Paris

Executive Creative Director
Paris

Looking for work

Reel

Susan Hosking

Executive Creative Director at Mother, London

Executive Creative Director
London

Looking for work

Jacquie Mullany

ECD at FCB Africa, Cape Town

Jacquie Mullany has been in the industry for 19 years and over her time she has worked as both art director and copywriter. She began her journey as an ATL conceptual creative but really made her mark by integrating digital into her creative thinking in the early 2000s. Now, she sees ideas that are...

Executive Creative Director
Johannesburg

Looking for work

Meriem Adib

Creative Director, London

Highly successful multi-talented Creative Director in Broadcast, Branding and Advertising. Inspiring team leader and multi-award winner. Successes include TV advertising campaigns, social content campaigns, channel launches, directing, design, copy-writing, print, Digital OOH and 360 campaigns....

Creative Director, Executive Creative Director, Digital Creative Director
London, Doha, Abu Dhabi

Looking for work

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Marcelo Fiuza Lima

Creative Director, São Paulo

Hello there! Thanks for checking out my profile. I'm a creative director with more than 20 years of experience. I love the relationship between design, advertising, technology, storytelling and communication. I worked across a range of brands including Samsung, Renault, Chevrolet, Bradesco,...

Creative Director, Executive Creative Director, Art Director
São Paulo

Looking for work

jon arnold

executive creative director at bohan, nashville

creative director/art director/designer with over 20 years of experience. nice to meet you.

Executive Creative Director
Nashville

Looking for work

Kathy Soranno

Executive Creative Director at Courage The Agency, New York

My journey in the ever-evolving world of design and branding has been a thrilling journey, full of hands-up wins, head-spinning turns, and nail-biting cliffhangers. From launching my boutique agency that captured national attention to running a New York office for a global branding agency and leading...

Executive Creative Director
New York

Looking for work

Reel

Michael Corbeille

ECD at Freelance, Royal Oak

Executive Creative Director
Royal Oak

Looking for work

Monica Marulanda

Executive Creative Director at alma, Miami

Monica Marulanda is currently an Executive Creative Director at Alma DDB, where she leads the development and production of campaigns for clients including Wells Fargo, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Lilly and MSK. Born in Colombia and raised in the US and Europe, her artistic background began while studying in...

Executive Creative Director
Miami

Looking for work

Francesco Martini

Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett Italy, Turin

Executive Creative Director
Turin

Looking for work

Morné Venzke

Business owner at Dauerhaft, Jhb

Creative Director, Creative Team, Executive Creative Director
Windhoek

Looking for work

farhan shafqat

Creative Director at Ishteharbaz Production, Karachi

Creative Director, Executive Creative Director
Karachi, Islamabad

Looking for work

ahmet terzioglu

ECD at Sharpcake, istanbul

Executive Creative Director
Istanbul

Looking for work

Chris Scott

Executive Creative Director at VANDAL, Sydney

Executive Creative Director
Sydney

Looking for work

Nick Brown

Executive Creative Director at The Reactor, Melbourne

Executive Creative Director
Melbourne

Looking for work

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