Creative Director

Lako is searching for a visionary, strategic, and execution-driven Creative Director to lead the creative expression of our agency and our diverse portfolio of clients.We’re a fast-growing Jamaican agency trusted by startups, legacy brands, and bold entrepreneurs to build magnetic identities, world-class campaigns, and unforgettable brand experiences. As our Creative Director, you’ll be the steward of Lako’s creative vision, the leader of our studio, and the architect behind the ideas that move audiences and drive business outcomes.What You’ll Do:Creative LeadershipDrive the creative vision, identity, and storytelling for Lako and its clientsOversee concept development across branding, digital, content, activations, and campaignsEnsure all creative outputs are aligned with brand strategy, market insights, and business objectivesGuide art direction, copy direction, and multimedia vision across all projectsStrategy & InnovationCollaborate with strategy and marketing teams to translate insights into powerful creative ideasBuild frameworks, systems, and processes that elevate creative excellencePush boundaries with bold, culturally relevant, and globally competitive ideasChampion consistency, quality, and innovation across every touchpointTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team (designers, videographers, editors, copywriters, etc.)Set KPIs, manage workloads, oversee performance, and drive continuous improvementCultivate a high-performance, collaborative studio culture grounded in creativity, discipline, and ambitionClient Collaboration & SuccessServe as the creative lead on major accountsPresent concepts, creative rationales, and production plans to clients and stakeholdersTranslate client goals into creative solutions that deliver real impact and measurable ROIEnsure all client deliverables meet world-class creative standardsWho You Are:A creative leader with 5+ years in senior-level creative or art direction (agency experience is a strong advantage)Exceptional in branding, design thinking, campaign development, and visual storytellingComfortable leading teams, managing multiple projects, and owning end-to-end creative executionStrong strategic thinker with an instinct for culture, trends, and audience psychologyHighly collaborative, organized, confident, and able to inspire both clients and teamsObsessed with elevating Caribbean creativity to a global standardWhy Join Lako?Lead the creative direction of one of the Caribbean’s most ambitious agenciesWork across industries - lifestyle, finance, retail, logistics, food, technology, and morePartner with visionary strategists, founders, and business leadersShape iconic brands and campaigns that influence culture and drive commercial impactFlexible hybrid work environment, a supportive leadership team, and projects that challenge your limitsBe part of a movement to reimagine and uplift the creative standards of the regionThis isn’t just a role. It’s a creative mission.If you’re ready to lead a team that’s rewriting the rules, elevating Caribbean brands, and telling stories that matter, we’re excited to meet you.Send your portfolio to hey@lako.design.