Creative Director - Branding Agency

Creative Circle; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Creative Director to lead their dynamic creative team. This full-time, hybrid role offers the chance to shape brand identities and drive innovative design solutions that resonate with consumers. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a strong team culture while actively pitching new business and developing forward-thinking strategies. If you have a proven track record in a creative leadership role and are ready to inspire and innovate, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a successful track record as a Creative Director.
• Experience in developing brand strategies for global brands.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire the creative team for innovative design solutions.
• Create brand identity systems and visual identities.

Skills

Leadership

Brand Strategy Development

Client-Facing Skills

Design Principles

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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Base pay range

$165,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

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Recruitment Manager @ Creative Circle | Staffing, Consultative Approach

Our client, a well-known branding firm, is looking for a Creative Director to join their team. The role will be full-time and hybrid with 3-4 days a week onsite in NYC.

To be considered for this role, you must be hands-on, passionate about pitching/ driving new business, have experience fostering a strong creative team culture, and have experience building brand identity systems.

Responsibilities

• Help guide and inspire the creative team, setting the standard for innovative design solutions that transform brands
• Create brand identity systems, narratives, and visual identities that resonate with consumers and drive business growth.
• Lead the development of competitive and forward-thinking design strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market trends.
• Actively pitch and drive new business, fostering strong relationships with clients and representing our client as a center for creative excellence
• Execute and build client programs with a hands-on approach
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a successful track record as a Creative Director in a brand or design agency, demonstrating exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Experience developing and executing successful brand strategies for large-scale, global brands, ideally within consumer-facing industries.
• Must have STRONG client-facing/pitching experience
• A strong understanding of design principles, current trends, and emerging technologies, with a portfolio showcasing innovative and impactful work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate a creative vision and inspire both teams and clients.
• Polished business acumen, comfortable interacting with C-suite stakeholders and driving business growth.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  
  

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

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Steve Pagnozzi - Recruitment Manager

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/21/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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