Creative Director

Our Client is seeking a Creative Director to provide strategic leadership and hands-on direction across a broad range of marketing and creative projects in a regulated industry. This role is ideal for someone with a strong design background, sharp strategic instincts, and a passion for delivering creative that performs. The ideal candidate brings dynamic leadership, deep industry experience, and an ability to collaborate across functions while inspiring teams and clients alike.

You Will:

• Manage the creative team from concept to completion of projects, offering strong leadership and a clear creative vision
• Collaborate closely with account services partners to ensure client needs are met and creative goals align with business strategy
• Lead cross-functional creative efforts spanning design, multimedia, production, and marketing within the overarching strategic vision
• Apply a strategic mindset to projects, delivering creative work that is visually compelling and performance-driven
• Maintain hands-on knowledge of design tools, platforms, and creative applications while mentoring team members
• Participate in strategy meetings to evaluate client goals and help grow client relationships
• Build trusted client relationships and represent the agency as a thought leader in external meetings and creative presentations
• Provide creative direction aligned with each client’s goals and objectives
• Oversee project timelines and assignments across the creative team to ensure high-quality execution and resource alignment
• Lead brainstorming sessions to develop creative campaigns tailored to client needs
• Define project scopes, estimate hours, and develop proposals as needed
• Drive and participate in client presentations and new business pitches, leading the creative team with confidence
• Champion innovation and consistently bring new ideas and creative energy to the team
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Creative Director to deliver world-class creative and influence the long-term vision
• Proactively identify new opportunities, set your own direction, and take initiative to move projects forward without waiting for instruction
• Perform other duties as assigned

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role
• A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
• Proven ability to lead a team of creatives and drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• A strong foundation in design with expertise in branding, campaign development, and creative execution across media
• Experience translating marketing objectives into compelling copy and visual design solutions
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to team success as well as agency-wide goals
• A deep understanding of the campaign lifecycle, ensuring work stays on schedule and meets client expectations
• A background in direct response advertising and performance marketing with demonstrated results
• Knowledge of financial services or corporate marketing environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a calm, organized approach
• Experience supervising creative teams, including direct management of 2–3 reports
• Working knowledge of communications disciplines including advertising, media, PR, print and digital design, web strategy, and project management

Logistics:

• Start Date/Duration: Starting ASAP Hours/Week: Overflow & Special Projects (Sporadic Freelance Work,* Onsite/Offsite: Remote working roughly ET or CT hours (*Must be based in the US)
• Laptop/Software Requirements: Working on your own Laptop & Software
• Background Check: Yes
• Salary/Rate: $50-$60/Hour

Job #49685