Creative Director (Design)
External job listingat Creative Circle
Creative Director (Design) to lead digital-first campaigns, shape two brands, and mentor a team of designers in a player-coach role.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Cambridge, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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Creative Director (Design)
Cambridge, United States
Job description
About the role
Creative Circle is seeking a Creative Director (Design) to join its growing in-house creative team and help shape the future of two brands. This full-time, direct-hire player-coach role combines strategic thinking, hands-on creative execution, and team management. You will work closely with the Creative Director of Copy and senior marketing leaders to lead integrated, digital-first campaigns and mentor a team of approximately seven designers.
The role is hybrid, with four days onsite in Cambridge, MA. Applicants must be local to the Boston area or open to relocation.
Responsibilities
- Lead creative strategy and execution across digital marketing channels, including web, social, paid media, video, and motion content.
- Develop campaigns that align business objectives, audience insights, and brand goals.
- Partner with marketing, product, and senior stakeholders to create impactful customer experiences.
- Present and defend creative concepts to leadership.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of designers, fostering creativity, accountability, and growth.
- Champion innovation by leveraging emerging technologies, creative trends, and AI-powered workflows.
Requirements
- 10-15 years of experience.
- An agency background and a strong portfolio featuring brand storytelling, digital campaigns, and creative leadership.
- Portfolio examples of integrated marketing campaigns, digital-first creative work, visual storytelling, and brand building.
- An edgy, clean, and out-of-the-box design aesthetic.
- Diverse industry experience and creative versatility.
Success in the first 6-12 months includes becoming a trusted partner to marketing leadership, strengthening cross-functional relationships, elevating team performance and creative output, introducing fresh ideas and digital best practices, and creating more impactful, strategically driven campaigns across both brands.
Key facts
- Full-time, direct-hire role.
- Hybrid, with four days onsite in Cambridge, MA.
- Applicants must be local to the Boston area or open to relocation.
- Mentor a team of approximately seven designers.
- Requires 10-15 years of experience.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It combines creative strategy, hands-on execution, and team management. The role leads integrated, digital-first campaigns across marketing channels and mentors designers.
What qualifications are required?
The listing calls for 10-15 years of experience, an agency background, and a strong portfolio featuring brand storytelling, digital campaigns, and creative leadership.
What portfolio work is requested?
The portfolio should include integrated marketing campaigns, digital-first creative work, strong visual storytelling and brand-building examples, and demonstrate creative versatility.