Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$215K/yr – $280K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the creative strategy and delivery for assigned business, mentoring teams and partnering across strategy, accounts, production and media to deliver breakthrough, integrated campaigns.

  • Lead creative development and vision aligned with client objectives
  • Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work
  • Translate briefs into breakthrough concepts and multi-channel campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creative development and vision for assigned business, ensuring all work is strategically sound, creatively compelling, and aligned with client objectives.
  • Inspire, mentor, and oversee creative teams, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and creative excellence.
  • Develop original concepts, campaign platforms, and integrated marketing ideas that resonate with consumers and drive measurable business impact.
  • Transform briefs into breakthrough creative opportunities and consistently deliver work that exceeds expectations.
  • Lead the development of TV-led campaigns and ensure ideas are effectively integrated across all channels and consumer touchpoints.
  • Present and sell creative work to clients and senior stakeholders with confidence, clarity, and conviction.
  • Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, serving as a strategic creative partner and advisor.
  • Partner closely with Strategy, Account Management, Production, Media, and Project Management teams throughout the creative process.
  • Provide thoughtful direction and feedback to creative teams while elevating the overall quality of work across the agency.
  • Champion innovative thinking, pushing teams to explore new approaches, technologies, and creative opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or creative communications, preferably within an agency environment.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrates breakthrough creative work across integrated campaigns, including significant experience with TV-led creative.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams and managing work from concept through production and launch.
  • Track record of developing award-winning, culturally relevant work that delivers measurable business results.
  • Demonstrated success presenting to and influencing senior clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; advanced proficiency in Keynote required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, teams, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience leading creative development for successful new business pitches and agency growth initiatives.
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New York, New York, USA
1.9K employees (677 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$215K/yr – $280K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Creative median pay in the United States

$109K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $155K. Based on 2,559 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
288 (15% of company)
Median Tenure
8 years
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2.8%
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4.2%

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Creative Director

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