Creative Director: Brand Storytelling & Design Leadership

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago seeks a seasoned Creative Director to lead visual storytelling, safeguard brand integrity, and drive design excellence across campaigns, product promotions, and branding initiatives.

You will guide cross-functional teams, shape creative direction, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and foster strong partnerships with legal, marketing, and sales. This role requires a rich portfolio and 10+ years in leadership, with mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field related to design/marketing
• 10+ years experience in creative direction or senior design roles
• Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership, brand stewardship and design excellence
• Deep understanding of brand systems, design principles and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
• Strategic thinker with passion for visual storytelling and brand integrity
• Collaborative and confident communicator
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Understanding of brand strategy and marketing principles
• Experience with cross-functional team collaboration
• Persuasive and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead creative voice and guide development of visual concepts and storytelling across channels
• Inspire and challenge internal teams and external partners to push creative boundaries
• Provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality
• Introduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiatives
• Review and approve creative assets for brand consistency, design excellence, and compliance
• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure compliance
• Partner with sales, marketing communication, digital and communications teams
• Educate stakeholders on proper brand usage and creative best practices
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Develop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives

Skills

Creative Direction

Brand Stewardship

Visual Storytelling

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Jobtailor in Chicago seeks a seasoned Creative Director to lead visual storytelling, safeguard brand integrity, and drive design excellence across campaigns, product promotions, and branding initiatives.

You will guide cross-functional teams, shape creative direction, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and foster strong partnerships with legal, marketing, and sales. This role requires a rich portfolio and 10+ years in leadership, with mastery of Adobe Creative Suite.