Creative Director, Visual Storytelling Leader

M+C Saatchi UK; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Job summary

SS+K, a creative agency within the M+C Saatchi network, seeks an experienced Creative Director (Art Focus) to lead visual identity across all client work. This role is for a visionary art director who can still hands‑on concept, design, and execute when needed.

You’ll drive craft and storytelling, partner with writers, strategists, and producers to deliver breakthrough work that blends insight with iconic design. Mentors teams, sets design standards, and ensures brand integrity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of agency experience in art direction, design and visual storytelling.
• At least 3+ years in Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or senior art leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing award‑winning design and integrated campaigns.
• Hands‑on mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with motion, UX/UI, and emerging tech is a plus.
• Strong presentation and communication skills — able to sell creative ideas with clarity and passion.
• Proven experience leading and growing creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and elevate the agency’s design and visual standards across all channels, from broadcast to digital, social, experiential, and OOH.
• Set the visual direction for campaigns and guide teams in developing striking, brand‑right creative.
• Balance oversight with execution — ensuring flawless design delivery while stepping in to concept or execute when needed.
• Oversee concept development, mood boards, style frames, layouts, and final design delivery.
• Personally contribute to design, typography, photography direction, illustration, and motion/UX design as needed.
• Push for visual innovation while maintaining brand integrity and consistency across all touchpoints. Client Partnership
• Confidently present creative and design concepts, articulating the rationale behind visual choices.
• Build trust with clients by listening to their needs and showing how strong design solutions can meet business objectives.

Skills

Art Direction

Creative Leadership

Visual Storytelling

Adobe CC

Motion/UX

Presentation Skills

Team Leadership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SS+K, a creative agency within the M+C Saatchi network, seeks an experienced Creative Director (Art Focus) to lead visual identity across all client work. This role is for a visionary art director who can still hands‑on concept, design, and execute when needed.

You’ll drive craft and storytelling, partner with writers, strategists, and producers to deliver breakthrough work that blends insight with iconic design. Mentors teams, sets design standards, and ensures brand integrity.