Creative Director: Mission‑Driven Design Leader

Artistry Labs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Artistry Labs in Dallas, Texas seeks a Creative Director to lead a department of designers, copywriters, and technologists. You will oversee the creative efforts for clients, develop strategic plans, and ensure alignment with company goals while mentoring your team.

You’ll drive client direction with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and excellence in design and storytelling. This in-office role includes travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design or related field.
• Proven experience in creating and implementing innovative and effective solutions.
• Previous experience as a creative director or in a similar leadership role.
• Experience working with contractors, urban planners, architects, designers.
• Experience managing complex projects with tight time frames and budgets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and adapting to change.
• A passion for creativity and design.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate the distinct aspects of creative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing client-focused, differentiated, and achievable solutions.
• Deep passion for our mission and a willingness to love people well.
• Maturity and humility to lead with empathy and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative and effective creative solutions for clients
• Lead and motivate staff to improve creative output
• Design and implement strategic plans to reach targets
• Work with clients to understand their needs and goals
• Cultivate lasting relationships with clients to grow client loyalty
• Develop and promote weekly, monthly, and quarterly objectives
• Establish a training program for new employees
• Assess costs, competition, and supply and demand to identify pricing for projects
• Estimate project volume and profit for current and new partnership opportunities
• Build long-term client relationships and understand industry trends
• Meet with account managers to assess company performance
• Meet with accounting to forecast and report on project financials/controls
• Meet with project management to scope new business opportunities with appropriate budget and resourcing allocation
• Maintain the integrity of our creative processes and documentation
• Draft detailed and accurate reports on the progress of projects
• Achieve project goals and showcase our unique brand-bridge approach to all opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Lead the team and set a high standard for the culture of how we treat each other and our clients
• Set a high standard for the culture of how we treat each other and our clients

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Creativity

Strategic thinking

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design or related field

Job description

Artistry Labs in Dallas, Texas seeks a Creative Director to lead a department of designers, copywriters, and technologists. You will oversee the creative efforts for clients, develop strategic plans, and ensure alignment with company goals while mentoring your team.

You’ll drive client direction with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and excellence in design and storytelling. This in-office role includes travel expectations.