Creative Director

Dwyer Franchising LLC; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Neighborly is seeking a Creative Director to shape the visual direction across its brands. You will lead concepting, art direction, and copywriting for print, digital, and video, mentoring designers and partnering with marketing teams.

You will translate strategic goals into compelling campaigns, set the creative vision for multiple brands, and present concepts to leadership. A strong portfolio and deep experience in integrated campaigns are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in creative roles (agency or in‑house).
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and AI tools for creative development (ChatGPT, Runway, Copilot, etc.).
• Proven track record developing campaign concepts and creative platforms.
• Experience executing work across print, digital, and video.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both concepting and execution capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop campaign concepts, creative platforms, and big ideas across multiple brands.
• Translate marketing goals into compelling creative for print, digital, and video formats.
• Set creative vision for all brands and lead execution, including art direction and copywriting.
• Provide direction, feedback, and oversight to designers and Jr. Creative Director.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Act as lead creative point of contact for agency productions.
• Partner with marketing and brand teams to shape messaging and creative strategy.
• Present creative concepts and rationale to brand leadership and stakeholders.
• Use performance data and insights to refine creative approaches.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to set the vision for Neighborly brands.

Skills

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools for creative development

Campaign concepting

Print/digital/video experience

Strong portfolio

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI tools for creative development (ChatGPT, Runway, Copilot)

Job description

Creative Director

We are looking for a creative leader to shape the visual direction for all Neighborly brands. You will conceptualize, execute, and guide creative projects across print, digital, and video, while mentoring designers and collaborating with marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop campaign concepts, creative platforms, and big ideas across multiple brands.
• Translate marketing goals into compelling creative for print, digital, and video formats.
• Set creative vision for all brands and lead execution, including art direction and copywriting.
• Provide direction, feedback, and oversight to designers and Jr. Creative Director.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Act as lead creative point of contact for agency productions.
• Partner with marketing and brand teams to shape messaging and creative strategy.
• Present creative concepts and rationale to brand leadership and stakeholders.
• Use performance data and insights to refine creative approaches.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to set the vision for Neighborly brands.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in creative roles (agency or in‑house).
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and AI tools for creative development (ChatGPT, Runway, Copilot, etc.).
• Proven track record developing campaign concepts and creative platforms.
• Experience executing work across print, digital, and video.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both concepting and execution capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to develop clear, compelling creative ideas.
• Ability to execute creative work across multiple formats with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Schedule & Location

Hybrid working model: Monday‑Wednesday in office, Thursday/Friday from home. Office locations: 500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX and 1010 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX.

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

• Equity and annual bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, recess breaks.
• Wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Neighborly® is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.