Creative Director (Art), Energy Sector

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven studio

Mentorship opportunities

Major energy-sector clients

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Creative Director (Art) for the energy sector to lead the creative vision for client work, shaping ideas from brief through execution across multiple channels. The role partners with strategists, account leads, and production teams to deliver campaigns that are conceptually strong and strategically grounded, while inspiring teams and maintaining quality and urgency.

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires presenting with confidence and delivering high-quality work with

Qualifications

• 12+ years of creative experience in agency or studio settings, including senior leadership roles.
• Portfolio showcasing standout conceptual and executional work.
• Experience in energy, sustainability, or behavior-change campaigns preferred.
• Fluency in emerging creative technologies, including AI-supported workflows.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy for major energy accounts, translating briefs into innovative ideas.
• Develop multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media.
• Mentor and direct creative teams toward impactful execution.
• Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate with urgency and quality across multiple workstreams.
• Adapt to new technologies, tools, and shifting priorities.
• Shape a culture of creative excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Creative leadership

Strategic thinking

Portfolio highlights

AI workflows

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Tools

AI tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Creative Director (Art), Energy Sector to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will lead the creative vision for energy-sector client work, shaping ideas from brief through execution across multiple channels. The Creative Director will partner closely with strategists, account leads, and production teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that are both conceptually strong and strategically grounded. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can inspire creative teams, present with confidence, and maintain quality and urgency across a fast-moving portfolio of work.

Location: Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $131,256 – $223,134 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy for major energy accounts, translating briefs into innovative ideas
• Develop multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, video, experiential, and earned media
• Mentor and direct creative teams toward impactful execution
• Present work persuasively to internal and external stakeholders
• Operate with urgency and quality across multiple workstreams
• Adapt to new technologies, tools, and shifting priorities
• Shape a culture of creative excellence and collaboration

Qualifications

• 12+ years of creative experience in agency or studio settings, including senior leadership roles
• A portfolio showcasing standout conceptual and executional work
• Experience in energy, sustainability, or behavior-change campaigns preferred
• Fluency in emerging creative technologies, including AI-supported workflows
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven creative studio
• Collaborative environment with diverse teams
• Engagement with major energy-sector clients
• Focus on innovative and impactful creative work
• Potential for professional growth and mentorship opportunities

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.