Creative Director

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. Turn business challenges and strategic insights into distinctive creative platforms and integrated campaigns .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading creative campaigns and producing original content across multiple channels, with strong writing, editing, and visual judgment skills. Capable of collaborating effectively with clients and teams while navigating feedback and driving innovative ideas.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years In AdvertisingCreative Director ExperienceStrong Writing And Editing SkillsProduction ExperienceHands-On Visual Craft

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Hard Skills

Creative Campaign DevelopmentCopywritingVisual DirectionStoryboardingPresentation BuildingEditingContent ProductionBrand Voice DevelopmentStrategic Insight ApplicationCreative Concept Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient CommunicationCreative Decision-MakingCuriosity About AIIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Design ToolsPresentation ToolsDigital Content PlatformsFilm Production ToolsPhotography Equipment

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingBrand CreativityIntegrated CampaignsCreative LeadershipClient Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Turn business challenges and strategic insights into distinctive creative platforms and integrated campaigns
Lead creative work from the first conversation through production and delivery, protecting the idea as it evolves
Write headlines, scripts, concept narratives and other copy across film, social, digital, out-of-home, brand voice and other channels
Create visual directions, layouts and storyboards for the art-and-copy role
Partner with freelance writers, art directors, designers and other specialists, providing direction and feedback
Assess whether ideas need stronger writing, better art direction or a different approach
Build presentations and lead creative conversations with clients
Explain creative thinking and build confidence in ambitious ideas
Select and brief specialists for assignments
Partner with strategy, account leadership and production to deliver work within scope, budget and timeline
Contribute to pitches and identify creative opportunities within existing client relationships
Continue making work hands-on while leading client assignments and collaborating across the global network

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in advertising or brand creativity
Experience leading creative work at ACD or Creative Director level
Portfolio of original, strategically grounded ideas across multiple channels
Strong writing and editing skills across brands, audiences and tones
Exceptional depth in writing for the copy-focused role
Strong visual judgment and ability to direct complete campaigns
Hands-on visual craft and proficiency with relevant design and presentation tools for the art-and-copy role
Production experience including film, photography or digital content
Confidence working directly with clients and navigating feedback
Generous approach to collaboration and confidence making clear creative decisions
Curiosity about AI and emerging creative tools, with sound judgment about their use
Independence and communication skills to lead within a distributed team
Portfolio demonstrating craft and creative leadership
Availability during the standard Eastern Time workday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Remote work
Candidates based in the US and internationally are welcome
Collaboration during standard Eastern Time workday