Chief Creative Officer - Media

Role Overview:

The CCO will be responsible for the overall creative direction, leadership, and output of the agency, positioning Triton as a creative-first organization.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CCO will work closely with the Co-Founder & CEO/COO and the Board of Alchemist Group to drive the agencys vision, culture, and client relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to influence both internal culture and external creative impact, leading Triton through its creative renaissance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Leadership:

- Define and drive the agencys creative vision and strategy.

- Oversee the complete creative lifecycle from ideation to execution.

- Ensure delivery of high-quality, innovative, and effective campaigns across traditional and digital platforms.

2. Client Engagement

- Serve as the primary creative point of contact for senior clients.

- Lead new business pitches and define creative direction for proposals.

- Build long-term client partnerships and position Triton as a trusted creative partner.

3. Team Development & Mentorship

- Attract and retain top creative talent.

- Lead, mentor, and inspire senior creatives (Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers).

- Foster a collaborative, bold, and innovation-driven culture.

4. Brand Building & Industry Leadership

- Strengthen Tritons creative brand and industry positioning.

- Represent the agency at industry events, awards, and forums.

- Stay ahead of industry trends and bring fresh perspectives to clients and teams.

5. Innovation & Creativity

- Encourage experimentation and breakthrough ideas.

- Develop integrated, multi-platform campaigns driving brand awareness and measurable results.

6. Creative Process & Project Management

- Ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.

- Optimize creative workflows and resource management.

- Continuously refine creative processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Experience:

- 15 - 20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, or integrated communications.

- Proven leadership in senior creative roles (Creative Director / ECD / Head of Creative).

- Experience working with top-tier brands and managing large creative teams.

- Strong portfolio of innovative, high-impact work across digital and traditional media.

- Deep understanding of traditional advertising and digital ecosystems.

- Strong client-facing ability and senior-level influence skills (preferred).

Key Skills:

- Insight generation

- Creative leadership

- Communication & presentation

- Strategic execution

- Creative problem-solving

- Industry trend awareness