Creative Director

USA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive creative leadership and multi-platform campaigns for an agency, shaping strategy, process, and client storytelling.

  • Must-have: 8+ years in a creative leadership role (10+ years in agency/related field) with a strong portfolio across social, digital, experiential, and traditional media.
  • Standout: Proven track record managing large-scale productions and guiding cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creative Leadership & Vision
  • Define and elevate creative standards for teams and clients.
  • Lead concept development and execution across digital and social platforms.
  • Push creative boundaries, challenging traditional advertising norms.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
  • Campaign Development & Execution
  • Oversee ideation, design, and production of multi-platform campaigns.
  • Partner with strategists to develop culturally relevant brand narratives.
  • Ensure all creative outputs align with brand objectives and audience insights.
  • Client & Team Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted creative partner, guiding clients through storytelling and design strategies.
  • Present work persuasively to clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Work closely with account teams and inter-agency partners to align brand initiatives.
  • Mentorship & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers.
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence.
  • Provide constructive feedback to nurture professional growth.
  • Execution & Innovation
  • Be hands-on in new business pitches, production, and post-production.
  • Explore emerging creative tools, platforms, and trends to enhance the agency’s offerings.

Requirements

  • 8+ years in a creative leadership role, 10+ years in an agency or related field.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute high-impact creative strategies.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing work across social, digital, experiential, and traditional media.
  • Experience managing large-scale productions, from concept to post-production.
  • Conceptual thinker with a strong design sensibility and POV.
  • Deep understanding of social-first brand communications and audience engagement.
  • Passion for culture, trends, and digital innovation.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to present creative and strategy-as-a-story.
  • Strong leadership abilities, with experience inspiring high-performing teams.
  • Collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.

Nice To Have

  • Experience in influencer-led campaigns and creator partnerships.
  • Background in food and beverage and tech is a plus.
  • Familiarity with motion design, video production, and emerging digital formats.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AI-driven creative tools.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (in addition to Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home/Hybrid Days
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Conscious Minds

We hold one core belief more deeply than any other. It’s the hill we will likely die on, the “Rosebud” whisper we’ll take to our grave. Here it is: Storytelling is the currency of human connection. Whether over coffee, around a campfire or depicted on a screen, stories captivate us, and can move us to change behavior or think differently.For brands, that means the only marketing messages that live more than a split second in the minds of consumers, are those shaped into emotionally-immersive stories. We are a band of story-crafting messengers, and we love what we do.

Founded in 2008
Pasadena, California, USA
70 employees (43 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.2%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
5.4%
Social
16.9%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~70

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
19 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years