Creative Director - Experiential

Global Sports Jobs Limited; New York (NY); In loco; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

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THE·TEAM is seeking a Creative Director in New York who will lead the creative group across sports, lifestyle and entertainment projects, ensuring high‑quality output and strategic direction for a diverse client roster.

You will inspire and manage copywriters and art directors, collaborate with clients on concepts and strategy, stay ahead of industry trends, and own the creative output while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and third‑party partners.

Competenze

• 10+ years relevant experience with leadership in creative accounts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Ability to work in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Office Suite.
• Strategic and creative thinking with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative mindset.
• Capacity to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Inspires and mentors copywriters and art directors.
• Experience working with clients and third‑party partners.

Mansioni

• Lead the creative charge across multiple projects while maintaining quality control of the creative team's output.
• Anticipate client callouts and production concerns to identify problems before they happen.
• Collaborate with clients to craft concepts and strategy that push them to bigger and better places.
• Stay on top of industry trends that keep brands relevant in their space.
• Own the creative output and help maintain quality control across the team.
• Understand big picture objectives for clients and the agency.
• Maintain positive relationships with interdepartmental teams and clients.
• Work with third-party vendors and/or partner agencies.
• Help manage work plans and team needs on current and upcoming projects.
• Develop a trusting and communicative relationship with creative team members.

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About the Role

The Creative Director will serve as one of the senior leaders within THE·TEAM's diverse creative group, which crafts award-winning experiences for sports, lifestyle, and entertainment clients. The role involves leading creative across multiple projects, maintaining quality control of the creative team's output, and collaborating with clients on concepts and strategy. The Creative Director will also inspire and develop a team of copywriters and art directors, while staying on top of industry trends to keep brands relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative charge across multiple projects while maintaining quality control of the creative team's output.
• Anticipate client callouts and production concerns to identify problems before they happen.
• Collaborate with clients to craft concepts and strategy that push them to bigger and better places.
• Stay on top of industry trends that keep brands relevant in their respective space.
• Own the creative output and help maintain quality control across the team.
• Understand big picture objectives for clients and the agency.
• Maintain positive relationships with interdepartmental teams and clients.
• Work with third-party vendors and/or partner agencies.
• Help manage work plans and team needs on current and upcoming projects.
• Develop a trusting and communicative relationship with creative team members.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience, with 3+ years direct experience managing creative accounts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• Ability to work in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Office Suite.
• Proactive ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Collaborative and passionate about the intersection of design, strategy and technology.
• Excited to inspire a talented team of copywriters and art directors to new creative heights.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience and/or knowledge in sports, music, and entertainment.

Salary

• Base salary range: $150,000-$200,000, plus bonus potential if applicable. Actual base salary depends on factors including market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills/training, level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, and tenure at the company.

About the Company

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. THE·TEAM believes in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment and leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.