Creative Director

Role Overview

• We Are Social is looking for a seasoned Creative Director to join our growing team!
• You will be responsible for leading and inspiring the creative department to deliver high quality, innovative campaigns that align with client identities.
• You will bridge the gap between abstract client needs and actionable creative tasks, ensuring every project is strategically sound and impeccably executed.
• By fostering a collaborative environment and championing AI integration, you will push the boundaries of storytelling and brand impact.
• Generate innovative ideas that align with client objectives while maintaining a sophisticated level of nuance and creative integrity
• Direct high level art and copy to ensure the final output resonates with target audiences and meets strategic brand requirements
• Navigate complex project challenges, including tight deadlines and evolving budgets, by finding adaptable solutions that do not compromise quality
• Translate abstract concepts into concrete, actionable creative briefs that guide the team toward successful execution
• Manage high volume workloads by prioritizing tasks effectively across multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Optimize project timelines to meet rigorous client expectations without sacrificing the depth or quality of the creative output
• Own and manage the building of pitch and concept decks from start-to-finish, including write ups, references and custom visual comps
• Confidently defend art direction and creative strategies to internal and external stakeholders using clear, persuasive visual and verbal references
• Decode complex client feedback into constructive revisions, ensuring the creative vision remains intact while satisfying project requirements
• Collaborate across departments to ensure creative synergy and operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle
• Present to large groups of people with passion and poise and clearly communicating concepts to clients, selling in the strongest ideas
• Lead and inspire the creative team by overseeing the development and execution of high quality campaigns that consistently align with client goals
• Oversee and mentor copywriters and art directors through task delegation and constructive feedback to ensure all deliverables meet the highest agency standards
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages risk-taking and professional growth within the creative department
• Build and maintain senior level client relationships, acting as a strategic partner to translate their business needs into compelling creative visions
• Prioritize and delegate work to maintain timelines and budgets while delivering best-in-class work
• Use AI tools for rapid headline generation/briefing and visual style exploration and pitch look-and-feel
• Pitch ideas that blend emerging AI tools with traditional storytelling to create unique campaign opportunities
• Use AI to help streamline processes, such as workflows compress the ideation phase, expand creative horizons, and to develop campaign briefs & presentations
• Act as the team’s AI subject matter expert, training staff on new capabilities and leading the conversation on the proactive, ethical use of AI in creative workflows

Requirements

• 9+ years experience working within an agency or internal brand team with creative leadership experience
• You have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for tech and/or entertainment brands (platforms, studios, streamers, exhibitors, franchises).
• You speak culture. You know who, where, when, and why in film, music, design, streetwear, celebrity, trends. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.
• You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.
• You are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respect
• Ability to oversee both visual and narrative components of large-scale campaigns
• Experience crafting creative strategies that are grounded in market data and client KPIs

Benefits

• Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
• Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked)