Creative Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship culture

New business pitches

Collaborative environment

Access to innovative tools

Job summary

Ladders in Los Angeles is seeking a Creative Director to shape the creative vision for assigned accounts, translating client objectives into integrated campaigns that stand out in a competitive market. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, guide TV-led and cross-channel work from concept through launch, and partner with clients and internal teams to drive creative excellence and measurable business impact.

A breakthrough portfolio and agency experience are essential. Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in advertising, marketing, or creative communications, ideally in an agency setting.
• Strong portfolio showcasing breakthrough integrated campaigns, especially TV-led creative.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams from concept to launch.
• Track record of award-winning, culturally relevant work with measurable business impact.
• Proven success in presenting to and influencing senior clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative vision for assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Inspire and mentor creative teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Develop original concepts and integrated marketing ideas that resonate with consumers.
• Transform briefs into breakthrough creative opportunities that exceed expectations.
• Oversee TV-led campaigns, ensuring effective integration across all channels.
• Present and sell creative work to clients and stakeholders with confidence.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a strategic creative partner.

Skills

Creative direction

Team leadership

Client presentation

Cross-channel campaigns

Concept development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Creative Director to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will shape the creative vision across assigned accounts, translating client objectives into compelling integrated campaigns that stand out in a competitive market. You will lead multidisciplinary creative teams, guide TV-led and cross‑channel work from concept through launch, and partner closely with clients and internal stakeholders to drive both creative excellence and business impact. The ideal candidate brings strong agency experience, a breakthrough portfolio, and the ability to inspire teams while presenting ideas with confidence to senior decision‑makers.

Location: Los Angeles, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $215,000 – $280,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead creative vision for assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with client objectives


• Inspire and mentor creative teams, fostering collaboration and innovation


• Develop original concepts and integrated marketing ideas that resonate with consumers


• Transform briefs into breakthrough creative opportunities that exceed expectations


• Oversee TV-led campaigns, ensuring effective integration across all channels


• Present and sell creative work to clients and stakeholders with confidence


• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a strategic creative partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required


• 10+ years in advertising, marketing, or creative communications, ideally in an agency setting


• Strong portfolio showcasing breakthrough integrated campaigns, especially TV‑led creative


• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams from concept to launch


• Track record of award‑winning, culturally relevant work with measurable business impact


• Proven success in presenting to and influencing senior clients and stakeholders


• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and advanced proficiency in Keynote

Benefits

• Fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous learning


• Opportunity to lead and contribute to new business pitches and agency growth initiatives


• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams


• Access to innovative tools and technologies for creative development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.