Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end creative strategy across multi-channel client engagements.
• Shaped conversations as a senior client-facing lead advising on direction.
• Translate research and business objectives into differentiated, audience-first platforms.
• Own projects end-to-end, ensuring strategic alignment, quality, timelines, and financial performance.
• Lead the integration of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies into creative workflows.
• Direct cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia channels.
• Lead workshops, working sessions, and executive presentations.
• Drive creative strategy for new business pursuits, including pitch development and storytelling.
• Identify risks and opportunities, providing proactive strategic guidance to clients.
• Mentor and elevate junior team members, strengthening overall creative excellence.
• Stay ahead of evolving digital trends to keep CPI's offering differentiated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
• 8 years of experience leading creative strategy within an agency, consulting, or integrated environment
• Strong portfolio reflecting strategic rigor and business impact, not just execution
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employer will not sponsor visas

Nice to Have

• Experience managing budgets, scopes, and cross-functional teams
• Deep expertise in creative strategy, brand positioning, content development, and digital UX/IA
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to balance big-picture vision with executional rigor
• Strong conceptual thinking with ability to set direction tied to client objectives
• Experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Experience mentoring high-performing creative environments
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Copywriting skills a plus
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client sites as needed

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave with planning tools and coaching
• Family care benefits for child/elder care
• Employee wellness platform and recognition programs
• Paid volunteering time and charitable donation matching
• Professional development and certification programs