Creative Director (Los Angeles)

Our client, a global creative agency is seeking a Creative Director (Art). This is a freelance position (40 hours a week) through December that is hybrid (3x/week) in Los Angeles.OverviewAs the Creative Director youll lead the overall creative vision, guiding and inspiring teams to develop compelling campaigns that align with client goals and brand strategy. You will report into the VP, Group Creative Director. Responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing creative solutions. Your role is crucial in understanding strategic business goals, while having a strong eye for craft. As a creative leader, you inspire and empower teams to do their best work. You create visually compelling work, grounded in strategy, and focused on the long-term goal.ResponsibilitiesYou will lead a team of professionals tasked with developing cohesive, persuasive campaigns that effectively align with brand strategy and effectively communicate the intended message, engaging the target audience. The role will allow you to be client-facing and assist with the nurturing and growth of our client relationship on the creative end.Leading the creative strategy and vision for campaigns across multiple channelsOverseeing and mentoring creative teams, including art directors, copywriters, and designersCollaborating with account and strategy teams to align creative work with client objectivesPitching and presenting concepts to clients with clarity and confidenceEnsuring high-quality, original, and on-brand creative outputReviewing and approving all creative deliverables before they go to clientsStaying current with industry trends and inspiring innovation within the teamManaging timelines, and resources for creative projectsQualificationsBachelors Degree or higher in Fine Arts, graphic design, advertising, visual communications, or a related field.10+ years of experience in a creative role in an agency or creative environment (e.g., art director, designer.Experience managing creative teamsStrong portfolio showcasing successful digital (social, mobile, web) and 360 campaign work along with creative leadershipWork must show strong conceptual thinking with a keen sense of craftExpertise in branding, storytelling, and visual communicationProficiency with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)Proven leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesStablished ability to understand and discuss business & brand strategyStrategic thinking and client-facing experienceAble to work effectively in a kind team environment that is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and creatively progressive

Created: 2025-09-23