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James MacleanJM

James Maclean

Creative Director

€579/day
London, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About James

Award-winning Creative Leader with 16+ years of experience building high-performing teams,
strengthening client relationships, and driving growth through creative excellence. Expertise across Creative Strategy, Branding, and Integrated Marketing for global brands in Travel/Tourism, QSR, FMCG/Retail, Tech, Automotive, and Finance. Known for process improvement, performance management, and mentoring talent to deliver standout work.

I’ve worked on 3 different continents, in dozens of different agencies and for countless brands.

I love what I do, go to work with a smile on my face and believe creativity has the power to change the world.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • UEG Worldwide
    Senior Vice President – Creative
    January 2025 - November 2025 (10 months)
    New York, NY, USA
    • ● Lead agency creative direction across accounts with emphasis on Samsung and Popeyes.
    • ● Oversee creative strategy for key verticals: Travel/Tourism, QSR, FMCG/Retail, Tech, Automotive, Finance, and Entertainment.
    • ● Drive creative performance, team development, and cross-discipline collaboration.
    Public relations Experiential Social media Paid Social
  • Various
    Freelance Creative Director
    August 2023 - Today (2 years and 10 months)
    New York, NY, USA
    • ● Provide senior creative direction and strategic leadership for major brands.
    • ● Led the relaunch of IHG's Regent Hotels into the US market.
    • ● Delivered integrated campaigns for Taco Bell, McCain, and TurboTax.
  • SAVE Foundation
    CCO / Marketing Director (Sabbatical)
    October 2022 - July 2023 (9 months)
    Barbados
    • ● Volunteered to revitalize the non-profit's brand and marketing.
    • ● Executed a full brand refresh and produced complete marketing assets.
    • ● Led fundraising initiatives and campaign creation.

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Education

  • BA English & Media
    Leeds
    2006

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