Creative Director

BBDO Worldwide; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BBDO is seeking a Creative Director to lead breakthrough, integrated marketing campaigns that drive business results and shape culture. You will set the creative vision, inspire teams, and build strong client relationships across channels, including TV-led work.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, develop brand platforms, and present bold ideas to senior stakeholders, pushing for excellence and growth in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or creative communications, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrates breakthrough creative work across integrated campaigns, including significant experience with TV-led creative.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams and managing work from concept through production and launch.
• Track record of developing award-winning, culturally relevant work that delivers measurable business results.
• Demonstrated success presenting to and influencing senior clients and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; advanced proficiency in Keynote required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and vision for assigned business, ensuring all work is strategically sound, creatively compelling, and aligned with client objectives.
• Inspire, mentor, and oversee creative teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and creative excellence.
• Develop original concepts, campaign platforms, and integrated marketing ideas that resonate with consumers and drive measurable business impact.
• Transform briefs into breakthrough creative opportunities and consistently deliver work that exceeds expectations.
• Lead the development of TV-led campaigns and ensure ideas are effectively integrated across all channels and consumer touchpoints.
• Present and sell creative work to clients and senior stakeholders with confidence, clarity, and conviction.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, serving as a strategic creative partner and advisor.
• Partner closely with Strategy, Account Management, Production, Media, and Project Management teams throughout the creative process.
• Provide thoughtful direction and feedback to creative teams while elevating the overall quality of work across the agency.
• Champion innovative thinking, pushing teams to explore new approaches, technologies, and creative opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to new business pitches, agency marketing efforts, and growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities beyond the brief that strengthen client partnerships and create additional value.
• Foster a culture of mentorship, inclusion, and continuous learning across the creative department.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand storytelling

Team mentoring

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a

Agency

BBDO

Job Function

Creative

Job Subfunction

Creative Direction

Job Description

We're looking for a Creative Director to lead the development of breakthrough, integrated marketing campaigns that drive business results and shape culture. This role is responsible for setting the creative vision across key accounts, inspiring teams to produce their best work, and delivering bold ideas that connect with audiences across every touchpoint. As a creative leader, the Creative Director is both a strategic partner and a hands-on creative thinker, capable of inspiring teams, building strong client relationships, and consistently delivering work that raises the bar for the agency and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and vision for assigned business, ensuring all work is strategically sound, creatively compelling, and aligned with client objectives.
• Inspire, mentor, and oversee creative teams, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and creative excellence.
• Develop original concepts, campaign platforms, and integrated marketing ideas that resonate with consumers and drive measurable business impact.
• Transform briefs into breakthrough creative opportunities and consistently deliver work that exceeds expectations.
• Lead the development of TV-led campaigns and ensure ideas are effectively integrated across all channels and consumer touchpoints.
• Present and sell creative work to clients and senior stakeholders with confidence, clarity, and conviction.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, serving as a strategic creative partner and advisor.
• Partner closely with Strategy, Account Management, Production, Media, and Project Management teams throughout the creative process.
• Provide thoughtful direction and feedback to creative teams while elevating the overall quality of work across the agency.
• Champion innovative thinking, pushing teams to explore new approaches, technologies, and creative opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to new business pitches, agency marketing efforts, and growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities beyond the brief that strengthen client partnerships and create additional value.
• Foster a culture of mentorship, inclusion, and continuous learning across the creative department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or creative communications, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrates breakthrough creative work across integrated campaigns, including significant experience with TV-led creative.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams and managing work from concept through production and launch.
• Track record of developing award-winning, culturally relevant work that delivers measurable business results.
• Demonstrated success presenting to and influencing senior clients and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; advanced proficiency in Keynote required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, teams, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading creative development for successful new business pitches and agency growth initiatives.
• Deep understanding of integrated marketing and 360° campaign development across traditional, digital, social, experiential, and emerging channels.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and inspire creative talent at all levels.

$215K-$280K

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$215K-$280K