Creative Director

Ladders; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Hybrid work model with in-office days

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a Creative Director to shape the creative vision across diverse client accounts, guiding concept development from first idea through final execution. You will lead a team of writers and art directors, partnering with Strategy, Account Management, and Production to deliver work that is strategically grounded and visually compelling.

This role emphasizes collaboration, translating client challenges into cross-channel creative solutions that resonate with audiences and drive

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in creative advertising as a Writer/Art Director.
• 2+ years managing creative teams.
• Mastery of concepting and campaign architecture.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Passionate about conceptual thinking and cross-channel execution.
• Effective communicator in written, verbal, and visual formats.
• Resourceful, flexible, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape the creative vision for diverse client accounts.
• Lead creative development processes from concept to execution.
• Produce innovative solutions that address client challenges.
• Concept and create visually appealing work based on strategies.
• Mentor and manage a team of writers and art directors.
• Present creative concepts to both internal teams and clients.
• Build strong partnerships with Strategy, Account Management, and Production teams.

Skills

Creative advertising experience

Team management

Concepting and campaign architecture

Adobe Creative Suite familiarity

Cross-channel execution

Written/verbal/visual communication

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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 diverse client accounts, guiding concept development from first idea through final execution. The Creative Director will lead a team of writers and art directors while partnering closely with Strategy, Account Management, and Production to deliver work that is both strategically grounded and visually compelling. This is a highly collaborative position focused on translating client challenges into innovative cross-channel creative solutions that resonate with audiences and drive results.

Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $225,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Shape the creative vision for diverse client accounts
• Lead creative development processes from concept to execution
• Produce innovative solutions that address client challenges
• Concept and create visually appealing work based on strategies
• Mentor and manage a team of writers and art directors
• Present creative concepts to both internal teams and clients
• Build strong partnerships with Strategy, Account Management, and Production teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in creative advertising as a Writer/Art Director
• 2+ years managing creative teams
• Mastery of concepting and campaign architecture
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Passionate about conceptual thinking and cross-channel execution
• Effective communicator in written, verbal, and visual formats
• Resourceful, flexible, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work model with in-office days
• Collaborative team environment fostering growth and creativity

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.