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Publishing Creative Directors

Hire a freelance or permanent publishing 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 publishing 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 publishing 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.

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Frequently asked questions

01What does a publishing creative director do?

The scope of a publishing 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 publishing creative director?

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

05How do I get listed as a publishing 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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Graphic Designer, West Midlands

  • Graphic Designer, Publishing Creative Director
  • Walsall
  • Looking for work

Graphic Designer

  • Graphic Designer, Publishing Creative Director
  • New York
  • Looking for work

chief creative officer, Hungary

  • Creative, Creative Services Director, Publishing Creative Director
  • England, Emilia-Romagna, Geneve
  • Looking for work

Creative Director at The Pink Pony, creative enabler, London

  • Project Manager, Publishing Creative Director, Events Coordinator
  • London
  • Looking for work
Reel

Group Publishing Director at Ogilvy & Mather Group HK, Singapore

  • Publishing Creative Director
  • Singapore
  • Looking for work

Publishing Director, London

  • Publishing Creative Director
  • London
  • Looking for work
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