5-7 years of experience in a creative leadership role within an agency environment
Proven track record of leading integrated campaigns from concept through execution
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to navigate client feedback with confidence
Strong mentoring skills and experience developing creative talent
Deep understanding of both creative strategy and execution across various media platforms
Responsibilities
Define and champion the agency's creative vision
Lead the development of integrated campaigns across diverse platforms
Ensure alignment of creative work with strategic business objectives
Mentor and develop junior creative team members through constructive feedback
Serve as senior creative lead in key client relationships
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver effective creative solutions
Oversee creative workflow ensuring timeliness and budget adherence
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401k matching
Generous paid time off
Tech kit and health club stipend
Cell phone credit
Catered weekly meals
Ongoing educational opportunities
Full Job Description
We're always on the lookout for creative, passionate, and talented individuals to join our team! While this is a pipeline position, applying now means you'll be added to our talent pool-so when the right opportunity opens up, you'll be first in line.
The Creative Director sets the creative vision for Idea Peddler and the brands we partner with. This role is responsible for elevating the standard of work across the agency-ensuring that every idea is strategically grounded, culturally relevant, and executed with excellence.
You will lead and inspire the creative team, shape big ideas across integrated campaigns, and serve as a trusted creative partner to clients and agency leadership. The Creative Director is both a visionary and a builder-driving bold thinking while ensuring disciplined execution.
What You'll Do
Creative Vision & Leadership
Define and champion the creative vision across the agency.
Lead the development of breakthrough, integrated campaigns across digital, social, media, print, experiential, and emerging platforms.
Ensure all creative work aligns with strategic objectives and delivers measurable business impact.
Set and maintain a high bar for concept, craft, and execution.
Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop copywriters, designers, art directors, and other creative talent.
Provide clear, constructive feedback that elevates work and grows careers.
Build a culture of curiosity, accountability, and no-B.S. collaboration.
Participate in hiring and shaping the future creative team.
Client Partnership
Serve as senior creative lead in client relationships.
Present and defend creative concepts with confidence and clarity.
Navigate feedback and refine work while protecting the integrity of ideas.
Identify opportunities to expand creative scope and deepen partnerships.
Strategic Collaboration
Partner closely with Strategy, Media, Social, PR, and Account teams to ensure creative is integrated and effective.
Translate complex business challenges into clear, compelling creative direction.
Contribute to new business pitches with big thinking and differentiated ideas.
Operational Excellence
Oversee workflow and ensure creative output meets timelines and budgets.
Balance ambition with feasibility, maintaining efficiency without compromising quality.
Continually evaluate and improve creative processes.
Thought Leadership
Stay ahead of cultural, media, and design trends.
Elevate Idea Peddler's reputation for creative excellence.
Inspire innovation while remaining grounded in business outcomes.
Who You Are
A bold, strategic thinker with exceptional creative instincts.
Experienced leading integrated campaigns from concept through execution.
Confident in the room, persuasive in presentation, and calm under pressure.
A builder of teams and culture, not just campaigns.
Clear, decisive, and accountable.
Motivated by doing meaningful work with people you respect.
