Carlyle Group

Director Creative

Carlyle Group$90K — $130K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in creative and strategy roles, preferably in agency or brand-side environments.
  • Proven track record of linking creative concepts to measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong expertise in retail marketing, consumer behavior, and shopper engagement strategies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools.
  • Exceptional abilities in communication, presentation, and storytelling.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing client relations effectively.
  • Adaptable and knowledgeable about emerging technologies and trends.

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term creative strategies that align with overarching business goals and client needs.
  • Utilize analytics and performance data to guide creative direction and assess campaign effectiveness.
  • Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams including marketing, account management, and production.
  • Lead the entire concept development process, from ideation to execution across various marketing channels.
  • Ensure cohesive brand narratives through overseeing visual direction, content creation, and storytelling.
  • Provide hands-on expertise in design, digital content, video production, and social media creative work.
  • Mentor and inspire creative talents while fostering strong client relationships.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and influence high-impact creative initiatives.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced tools and resources for creative execution.
  • Professional development through mentorship and leadership opportunities.
  • Engagement with innovative technologies and creative approaches.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Product Connections is seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Creative Director to lead high-impact creative initiatives that shape the future of our brand and client partnerships. This is a pivotal role for a visionary creative leader who can blend strategy, imagination, and data-driven insight to deliver compelling, innovative work.

As a Strategic Creative Director, you will own the intersection of brand strategy, conceptual development, and cross-functional leadership. You'll guide creative teams, influence business decisions, and deliver breakthrough ideas rooted in consumer insights and retail marketing knowledge. Your work will drive measurable results, elevate brand storytelling, and strengthen client relationships.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
- Develop long-term creative strategies aligned with business goals, client needs, and market insights.
- Use analytics and performance data (e.g., Google Analytics) to inform creative direction and evaluate campaign impact.
- Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams-marketing, account leadership, insights, and production.

Creative & Execution Excellence
- Lead concept development from ideation through execution across multi-channel campaigns.
- Oversee visual direction, content creation, and storytelling to ensure strong, cohesive brand narratives.
- Provide hands-on expertise in design, digital content, video, and social-first creative.
- Present and defend creative recommendations with clarity, confidence, and strategic reasoning.
- Champion innovation-exploring new technologies, design techniques, and creative approaches.

Team & Client Leadership
- Mentor, inspire, and develop designers, writers, and creative talent.
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand needs, build trust, and deliver exceptional work.
- Ensure creative output is consistent, high-quality, and aligned with brand standards.

Qualifications

- 10+ years of progressive experience in creative and strategy roles-agency or brand-side.
- Proven ability to connect creative ideas to business outcomes.
- Strong understanding of retail marketing, consumer behavior, and shopper engagement.
- Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and other creative tools.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships.
- Demonstrated adaptability and comfort with emerging technologies, trends, and platforms.

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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
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Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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