Application Guide
How to Apply for Executive Creative Director - AntiSocial
at Thinkingbox
🏢 About Thinkingbox
AntiSocial is a social-first digital marketing agency that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and innovation. As part of the Thinkingbox family, they deliver bold campaigns for top brands, with a culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and fun (including office dogs and monthly events).
About This Role
As Executive Creative Director, you'll lead the creative vision for AntiSocial, setting the standard for ambitious, culturally relevant, and strategically sharp work. You'll inspire the creative team, partner with strategy, accounts, social, and production, and drive both client relationships and new business, making a direct impact on the agency's creative output and growth.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve leading brainstorm sessions with the creative team, reviewing social content for clients, and partnering with strategy and accounts to refine campaign ideas. You might also present creative concepts to clients, mentor junior creatives, and stay up-to-date with social trends to inspire your team.
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🎯 Who Thinkingbox Is Looking For
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📝 Tips for Applying to Thinkingbox
Tailor your portfolio to highlight social-first work that demonstrates cultural relevance and platform-native creativity, not just traditional advertising.
In your cover letter, mention specific examples of campaigns you've led that were built for social platforms and delivered measurable results.
Show your understanding of AntiSocial's culture by referencing their collaborative, inclusive environment and their work with top brands.
Highlight any experience with creator partnerships or influencer strategies, as that's a key part of their services.
Be prepared to discuss how you've fostered diversity and inclusion within creative teams, as they emphasize this in their values.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
- Emphasize your passion for social-first creativity and how you've successfully merged big brand ideas with social-native content. - Highlight your leadership experience in inspiring creative teams and collaborating with strategy, accounts, and production. - Show your strategic thinking by referencing how you've driven new business and strengthened client relationships through creative excellence. - Express alignment with AntiSocial's values of diversity, collaboration, and innovation, and how you've contributed to such cultures.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review AntiSocial's website and social media channels to understand their style, tone, and the kind of work they produce.
- → Look up recent campaigns and case studies they've published to see examples of their creative output and results.
- → Research the Thinkingbox family and how AntiSocial fits into the broader company culture and offerings.
- → Check out their team page on LinkedIn to learn about the backgrounds of current leadership and creative team members.
- → Read any interviews or articles featuring AntiSocial's founders or leaders to gain insight into their philosophy and values.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't show a deep understanding of social-first marketing or AntiSocial's specific work.
- Focusing only on traditional advertising experience without demonstrating how you've adapted to social platforms and digital content.
- Ignoring their emphasis on diversity and inclusion – failing to address how you've contributed to inclusive creative environments.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!