Creative Director - Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a Creative Director in Los Angeles. The role involves leading innovative campaigns across diverse media and requires extensive experience in a similar agency environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong conceptual skills and a passion for creative narratives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in creative roles, 5+ years as Creative Director.
• Proven experience with 360 campaigns across multiple media.
• Strong art direction skills with an innovative portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction for integrated campaigns.
• Mentor creative teams to meet high standards.
• Collaborate closely with production teams.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Conceptual Thinking

Client Engagement

Collaboration

Trendspotting

Job description

Who We Are

Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, a brand experience agency shaping the future through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology, and strategy that push the boundaries for our clients to create work that is innovative. We are a curious bunch that loves to think big, continuously learn, and create. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our five offices, from hanging with our office dogs to happy hour Thursdays, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, for one month a year we encourage our people to explore the world. Try working from another office or even the beaches of Mexico and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Creative Director with integrated campaign experience to lead creative vision across a variety of clients: including but not limited to gaming, entertainment, technology, and beyond. Based in Los Angeles, you’ll bring big, conceptual thinking to every brief, ideating from loose pitches and turning them into innovative, fully integrated campaigns that span digital, social, experiential, and traditional media. You’ll work closely with design, strategy, and production teams to deliver best-in-class creative that excites and resonates with diverse audiences.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creative Leadership: Lead the creative direction for 360 campaigns, bringing big, conceptual thinking to briefs and transforming them into engaging, integrated experiences.
• Concept Development: Ideate and pitch innovative ideas from loose or evolving pitches, crafting concepts that push boundaries and captivate audiences.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with designers, writers, strategists, and production teams to bring creative ideas to life across multiple channels and platforms.
• Client Engagement: Act as a strategic and creative partner to senior-level clients, advocating for bold ideas while aligning with their business objectives.
• Cross-Platform Storytelling: Develop and oversee creative that lives across digital, social, experiential, and traditional channels—tailoring concepts to each platform.
• Mentorship: Inspire and mentor creative teams to produce exceptional, on-brand work that meets the highest standards of craft and innovation.
• Trendspotting: Stay on top of industry trends, technologies, and cultural shifts to keep creative fresh and relevant.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in creative roles, including 5+ years in a Creative Director capacity, ideally in an integrated agency environment.
• Proven experience developing and leading 360 campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and traditional media.
• Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to develop big ideas from loose briefs and pitches.
• Exceptional design and art direction skills, with a portfolio showcasing bold, innovative, and highly crafted work.
• Excellent client presentation and communication skills, with experience building relationships with senior clients.
• Ability to inspire and lead creative teams, fostering collaboration and creative excellence.
• Curiosity and passion for working across industries: including gaming, entertainment, tech, and beyond.
• Strategic mindset that balances creative vision with business objectives.

Equal Opportunity

Here at Thinkingbox, we are committed to building an environment where our employees continuously feel included, valued and heard. Diversity is our creative strength and it’s a combination of our unique experiences and perspectives that make for some of the best problem-solving. The result? Creativity, growth and innovation. We strongly encourage all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity to apply.

To Apply

Thank you for taking the time to apply with Thinkingbox! Please remember to include your resume and portfolio. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to contact everyone who applies. Do note however that all applications are stored in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities!