Senior Creative

Agency : Havas Play Job Description : Senior Creative at Havas Play About Us Havas Play. Building Brands In Culture. We live in the space between traditional advertising and media to create work that is connected through culture, powered by partnerships. We believe in the power of the remarkable to create distinction and measurable impact in our work, with our clients and for our people. We activate across a future-facing media mix, with four core services: Partnerships: Rights Holder | Brand to Brand | Talent, Influencer & Creator Social: End to End: Social Transformation | Strategy | Content & Production | Channel & Community Management | Social Listening Experiential: Activations & Stunts | Programmed Experiences | Live Events | Hybrid Content: Brand Films | Production And we make work, that gets noticed, that gets talked about, that gets remembered but the people it was made for. For some of the most recognised brands in culture: adidas | Asahi | BBC | EE | Footlocker | HSBC | Jet2 | JBL | Renault | World Rugby. The Role Were looking for a Senior Creative who thrives on ideas, big, small, fast, and fearless. This isnt a role for someone who needs weeks to craft a single concept. We need a creative thinker who can generate multiple compelling ideas in a single brainstorm and isnt precious about any of them. Youll work across the full spectrum of modern communications, from social-first content and influencer activations to experiential, film, OOH, and beyond. The idea is our starting point, not the channel. What You’ll Do * Concept at pace: Develop a high volume of original, strategically-grounded ideas across briefs of all sizes * Work fluidly across channels: Create for social, digital, experiential, branded content, partnerships, and traditional media—often all on the same brief * Collaborate closely: Partner with strategists, designers, producers, and clients to bring ideas to life quickly and effectively * Present with conviction: Sell your thinking confidently to internal teams and clients alike * Stay culturally switched on: Bring a genuine passion for sports, entertainment, gaming, music, or youth culture to every brief * Mentor and inspire: Support junior creatives and contribute to a positive, energetic team culture What We’re Looking For * Exceptional conceptual ability—youre an "ideas person" first and foremost * Proven pace—youve delivered great work in fast-turnaround environments * Channel-agnostic thinking—you dont default to a single format or platform * Strong craft sensibility—you know what good looks like, whether its copy, design, or direction * A portfolio that demonstrates range, originality, and smart thinking * Excellent communication skills—articulate, persuasive, and collaborative * Nice to Have o Some time in a traditional integrated agency o Experience in sports, gaming, music, or entertainment marketing o Comfort working directly with talent, athletes, or creators o An understanding of social platforms, trends, and what makes content perform Why Havas Play? You’ll join a team obsessed with culture and driven by creativity. We move fast, punch above our weight, and make work people actually talk about. If you want to do the best work of your career—without the bureaucracy—this is the place. Location: London Reports to: Group Creative Director Contract: Full-time, Permanent Equal Opportunities Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. About Us Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor‑made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. Life at Havas We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. Havas Creative Network Havas Creative Network At Havas, we believe creativity isn’t just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies’ DNA. We bring together some of the industry’s most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Havas Media Network Havas Media Network We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience – in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. We deliver this expertise through the Mx System, our global operating methodology and strategic planning process, that creates value for our clients by turning consumer intelligence into clear growth targets, aligning stakeholders and KPIs, and measuring the impact of media experiences. Havas Health Havas Health Driven by human purpose and focused on the betterment of humanity through health, Havas Health & You leverages a global collection of experts and individuals to help people everywhere live healthier lives. With a spirit rooted in innovation, creativity, and education, we are dedicated to delivering consistent excellence and groundbreaking work. J-18808-Ljbffr