Creative Director

Tampa, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive visual strategy and execution as Creative Director for global publications and multimedia platforms.

  • Own the creative direction across publications, digital platforms, and multimedia content.
  • Must-have: 10+ years leading creative teams for professional publications or large campaigns.
  • Standout: Manages multi-disciplinary teams (designers, photographers, videographers, web developers) with brand-aligned outputs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative direction across publications, digital platforms, and multimedia content
  • Oversee design, layout, branding, photography, video, and visual storytelling
  • Manage and mentor creative teams including designers, photographers, videographers, and web developers
  • Ensure all creative outputs meet commercial-quality standards and align with brand and mission requirements
  • Establish and enforce visual identity, style guides, and design systems
  • Collaborate with editorial leadership to align visuals with messaging and content strategy
  • Review and approve all final creative deliverables
  • Ensure consistency across print, digital, and multilingual formats
  • Integrate culturally relevant design approaches for global audiences

Requirements

  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility (or ability to obtain)
  • 10+ years experience leading creative teams for professional publications or large-scale campaigns
  • Experience managing graphic designers, web designers, photographers, and video teams
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating high-end publication design and multimedia execution
  • Experience working within structured brand and production environments

Preferred

  • Experience supporting DoD, federal, or international communications efforts
  • Experience with multilingual and cross-cultural content design
  • Background in strategic communications, influence operations, or media campaigns
  • Experience integrating print, digital, and social media ecosystems
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KERN+BELLOWS, Inc.

Kern + Bellows, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned creative agency specializing in mission-specific marketing materials tailored for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal and secure defense initiatives. Established in 2005, we operate at the intersection of strategy, discretion, and high-impact creative execution. Expertise in critical areas includes: Recruitment / Retainment StrategiesDefense Media Activity (DMA)Marketing and AdvertisingMilitary Information Support Operations (MISO)Information Operations (IO)Strategic Communications Cyber Influence OperationsDoD-Compliant Web SolutionsBrand DevelopmentThese skill sets enable Kern + Bellows to address theunique demands of defense-related projects with precision and security.

Founded in 2005
Short Hills, New Jersey, USA
2 employees (2 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (50% of company)