Creative Director at Horizon Media | New York City, NY | $160K/yr – $190K/yr

Horizon Media

Creative Director

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the core creative engine from concept to execution, guiding premium, platform-spanning campaigns and a growing team while collaborating across Strategy, Account, and Influencer functions to turn ideas into standout brand experiences.

Lead and shape the creative competency to deliver across social, events, partnerships, community, and experiential channels.
Develop and pitch original branded concepts with a premium output, aligning with client goals and cross-functional teams.
Mentor junior creatives, oversee performance reviews, and drive adoption of new tools and processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Power its creative competency from idea to execution.
Conceive and pitch original branded concepts across formats (social, event, partnerships, community, OOH and occasionally, more legacy channels).
Present polished, strategic creative in collaboration with Creative team members, and the wider Blue Hour team ( Account, Strategy, Influencer ).
Lead client workshops, brainstorms and tissue sessions.
Ensure Blue Hour Studios creative is premium and front line and will provide input across a wide variety of creative projects and clients .
Provide input on productions and design projects and ensure the premium quality of all creative output.
Manage junior members of the creative team.
Provide actionable, constructive, and palatable written and verbal feedback as necessary.
Keeps team up to date with new processes, tools, ideas, and innovative executions
Conduct performance reviews and manages expectations of their staff

Requirements

10 + years of experience in a creative role
At least 4 + in a leadership role
Portfolio featuring examples from projects on TikTok, Reels , X, and/or YouTube Shorts for brands
Exceptional storyteller, mastery of presentation skills with the goal of selling exciting work
Strong conceptual skills and demonstrated passion for social media
Culture-first thinker who can extrapolate insights that drive creative work
High design aesthetic and experienced in design thinking
Strong observational skills, can distill complex creative nuances and explain them
Experience managing design, production and experiential teams to execute brand content, and experiences (this includes on-set experience, with and without clients on-site)
Innate curiosity and compassion

Preferred

Benefits

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
company paid holidays
unlimited paid time off (PTO)
mental health and wellness resources
pet insurance
childcare resources
identity theft insurance
fertility assistance programs

Horizon Media

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.

Founded in 1989

New York, New York, US

3.1K employees (689 in marketing)

www.horizonmedia.com