Head of Creative

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role emphasizes elevating creative standards and leading integrated, strategically grounded work. It requires extensive senior creative leadership, a track record with integrated campaigns, mentoring, and collaboration across Strategy, Media, and Account teams. Benefits include hybrid work, culture-building activities, and profit-sharing opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Elevate the Creative Standard
  • Set and uphold the creative bar across all client and agency work.
  • Strengthen conceptual rigor and platform thinking.
  • Ensure ideas are strategically grounded and built to solve real business problems.
  • Push the work beyond what is expected — and create a culture where strong ideas win.
  • Be In the Work
  • Concept, write, and refine ideas alongside the team. Model the standard you expect.
  • Lead briefs, brainstorms, and reviews.
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback that improves both the output and the individual.
  • Build the Team

Requirements

  • 15+ years of agency or integrated creative leadership experience.
  • Bring a portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking — not just executional polish.
  • Have built and sold integrated campaigns and brand platforms that drove measurable results.
  • Have a track record of mentoring and developing creative talent.
  • Are comfortable presenting to CEOs, founders, and executive teams.
  • Balance creative ambition with clarity, scope discipline, and execution.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Monthly culture-building activities
  • Performance-based, profit-sharing opportunities
  • Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Simple IRA Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited paid time off with 4 weeks minimum
  • 14 paid company holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
  • 2 company-organized paid volunteer days
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Dotted Line Agency

Dotted Line is an award-winning, strategically inspired creative agency that focuses on three core areas: brand, creative, and content. 26% of marketing budgets are wasted on creative that misses the mark strategically. We connect strategic insights to impactful creative and results that turn attention into business impact. Our growing roster of national and regional clients have one thing in common: each is a highly ambitious, mid-market company looking to drive sustainable growth. To support their ambitious goals, we hire top performers across creative, advertising, and communications. Recognized as a top place to work in Virginia, Dotted Line is a values-led organization, driving our commitment to our clients, the work, and one another. Dotted Line Agency has been recognized by outlets such as Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies, and Virginia Business’ Best Places to Work.When companies partner with us, they get:- Success rate 2x the industry average - Average ROI at 3-10x investment- Access to top performers for content, brand, and creative- Industry-leading performance guarantee- Relationship-oriented service from a dedicated team of marketers and creative strategists- Proven marketing success rateLooking to solve tough problems and find new opportunities to grow your company? Visit our website at dottedline.agency.

Founded in 2013
Henrico, Virginia, USA