Creative Director

Aaronduncan; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ADI Global Partners in St. Louis seeks a Creative Director to shape the agency’s creative identity, oversee campaigns across earned, owned, and paid media, and translate client challenges into bold narratives.

Reporting to the VP, Creative, you’ll lead a high-performing team, mentor talent, and ensure work aligns with business objectives and measurable PR outcomes. This leadership role rewards bold ideas and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (graphic design, marketing, communications)
• Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus but portfolio matters
• 8–12+ years in creative advertising/PR/branding
• 5–7 years in senior creative leadership roles

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion the agency’s creative philosophy and signature style.
• Lead ideation, concept development, and final execution for major campaigns.
• Direct art direction, copywriting, video, design, and experiential activations.
• Mentor and grow a talented creative team.
• Partner with account and strategy leads to align with business objectives and PR outcomes.
• Stay ahead of cultural trends, platforms, and production techniques.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Cross-functional collab

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/related field

MA/MFA or certs a plus

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

Motion graphics

Job description

Job Title: Creative Director [D-DCD:4467]

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Department: Creative Communications

Reports to: VP, Creative

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About ADI Global Partners:

ADI Global Partners is an award‑winning, full‑service PR and communications agency delivering strategic communications, reputation management, crisis advisory, brand strategy, and creative services to clients across industries on a global scale. We craft powerful narratives, build strong brands, create engaging content, design standout digital experiences, and deliver measurable results—helping clients confidently navigate media, reputation, and brand challenges with clarity and impact. We build a collaborative and innovative culture focused on excellence and real‑world impact.

Position Overview

The Creative Director at ADI Global Partners leads the vision and execution of bold, culturally resonant creative campaigns that elevate brands, cut through noise, and drive measurable impact. Reporting directly to the VP, Creative, you will shape the agency’s creative identity, oversee high‑concept storytelling across earned, owned, and paid channels, and collaborate closely with strategy, media relations, and client teams to turn complex brand challenges into unforgettable narratives. This is a leadership role for a visionary who combines strategic thinking with fearless creativity—someone who can inspire teams, push creative boundaries, and consistently deliver work that not only wins awards but also moves markets and protects reputations.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and championing the agency’s creative philosophy and signature style.
• Leading ideation, concept development, and final execution for major campaigns.
• Directing art direction, copywriting, video, design, and experiential activations.
• Mentoring and growing a talented creative team.
• Partnering with account and strategy leads to ensure creative aligns with business objectives and PR outcomes.
• Staying ahead of cultural trends, emerging platforms, and innovative production techniques.

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as graphic design, visual communication, advertising, marketing, communications, journalism, fine arts, or related creative discipline.
• Advanced degrees (MA/MFA) or specialized certifications are a plus but not required—proven results and a standout portfolio carry more weight.

Professional Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive creative experience in advertising, PR, branding, or integrated communications agencies (or in‑house at high‑profile brands).
• Minimum 5–7 years in senior creative leadership roles (e.g., Associate Creative Director, Group Creative Director, or equivalent), with direct responsibility for leading teams, campaigns, and client‑facing creative output.
• Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing, directing, and executing award‑winning or high‑visibility work across earned media, digital/social, paid channels, experiential activations, and traditional PR deliverables.

Core Creative & Technical Skills

• Exceptional visual storytelling and conceptual thinking — ability to turn complex brand challenges, crises, or reputation opportunities into bold, culturally resonant narratives.
• Mastery of creative tools and workflows: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, motion graphics, and emerging production techniques.
• Strong understanding of integrated content creation across all channels (social, digital, print, video, experiential) with a PR lens—ensuring creative aligns with earned media strategy, stakeholder messaging, and reputation outcomes.

Leadership & Strategic Abilities

• Proven leadership: Experience building, mentoring, and inspiring creative teams while fostering collaboration across strategy, media relations, account, and client services.
• Strategic mindset: Ability to think beyond aesthetics—aligning creative vision with business objectives, audience insights, cultural trends, and measurable impact (e.g., brand elevation, crisis mitigation, or audience engagement).
• Business acumen: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, stakeholder management, budgets, timelines, and client presentations; understands how creative drives ROI in PR/communications.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills—confident pitching ideas, selling concepts to clients/executives, and providing clear, constructive feedback to teams.
• Emotional intelligence & cultural literacy—ability to read rooms, adapt to diverse personalities/stakeholders, and create inclusive, resonant work in a fast‑evolving cultural landscape.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and trend awareness—stays ahead of emerging technologies (AI‑assisted design, dynamic content), platforms, and creative shifts while maintaining a fearless, innovative edge.
• A compelling, diverse portfolio showcasing strategic creative work that has delivered real results (e.g., reputation recovery campaigns, viral brand moments, award entries, or integrated PR‑driven initiatives).
• Evidence of leadership impact: Examples of team development, successful pitches, or campaigns that elevated agency/client visibility.

Why Work for Us?

At ADI Global Partners, your work matters—every day you’ll help brands tell powerful stories, build lasting reputations, navigate challenging situations, and rise above the competition.

• Teamwork. From shaping strategic ideas and writing compelling narratives to handling media relations, creating digital content, engaging audiences, and protecting reputations—we cover the full spectrum. You’ll build broad skills and never get boxed into one small role.
• Real impact you can see. Your efforts drive visibility, trust, and growth for clients. You’ll witness concrete wins—strong media placements, stronger brands, successfully navigated crises—and know you played a key role.
• Creative, collaborative team. We thrive on fresh thinking and genuine teamwork. You’ll work alongside smart, supportive colleagues who value your input, share ideas freely, and push each other to deliver outstanding results.
• Room to grow. We invest in your professional development through ongoing training, challenging projects that push your skills, and clear advancement paths. If you’re driven and curious, there’s genuine opportunity to build your career here.
• A culture that feels right. Fast‑paced but positive, built on excellence, innovation, and mutual respect—for our clients and each other. You’ll feel valued and part of a team that’s both challenging and rewarding.

If you live for big ideas, thrive in high‑stakes environments, and believe the best creative solves real problems with elegance and edge, this is your chance to shape the future of an award‑winning agency built for impact.

Join us and help shape narratives that shape success.

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