Creative Director (Web)

Monks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Career growth in disruptor space

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Creative Director, Web to lead digital storytelling and the creation of immersive marketing sites. You will set the vision, guide a design team, and translate the Google-grade standard into engaging experiences across platforms.

You will push the boundaries of front-end web design with WebGL, motion design, and brand storytelling, while aligning with business KPIs and client needs. The role includes leadership, client presentations, and hands-on design work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of digital design with focus on marketing sites and interactive storytelling.
• At least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Portfolio with high-end web design (Awwwards-caliber) showing UI, motion, and rich UX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-visibility marketing sites and interactive digital experiences.
• Guide the team, refine components in Figma, and push motion studies.
• Present digital work to clients across Marketing and Product, balancing creativity with KPIs.

Skills

UI/UX principles

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Protopie

Principle

Client presence

Leadership

Maker mindset

WebGL

HTML/CSS/JS

Tools

WebGL

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

About The Role

We are makers. We create because we are curious, and we believe that the best way to prove an idea works is to make it real.

As the Creative Director, Web, you are the visionary behind Google’s digital front door. You operate at the intersection of brand storytelling and cutting‑edge web technology. This is not a role for utility‑focused product designers; this is a role for a digital storyteller who understands how to turn a website into an immersive brand experience.

You will drive the creative vision for high‑visibility marketing sites, product launch pages, and interactive digital experiences. You are obsessed with pixel perfection, steeped in emerging web trends (WebGL, micro‑interactions, motion), and capable of translating the Google brand into digital environments that are as functional as they are magical. You will set the vision, guide the team, and get your hands dirty in the design files to ensure every pixel meets the "Google Grade."

Responsibilities

Web Vision & Digital Storytelling

• The "Flash" & The Function: Lead the creation of "flashy," high‑impact marketing websites and digital experiences. You bridge the gap between heavy interaction design and strategic marketing, ensuring the web isn't just a container for information, but a compelling destination in itself.
• User‑Centric Magic: Understand the product and the user deeply. Your job is to connect the two through intuitive UI and magical UX that feels distinctly Google—simple, human, and useful, but with a layer of delight that pushes the brand forward.
• Push the Browser: Stay on the bleeding edge of what is possible in a browser. Champion new web technologies and motion design to create experiences that feel alive, responsive, and innovative.

Craft, Quality & "Google Grade"

• Pixel Obsession: Maintain an uncompromising standard of visual excellence. You are the guardian of "Google Grade" on the web—ensuring hierarchy, typography, and layout are flawless across all viewports.
• Hands‑On Leadership: You are a leader who still designs. You must be willing to jump into Figma to refine a component, direct a motion study, or push a concept further. You lead by doing.
• Systemic Thinking: While focused on "wow" moments, you also understand design systems. You ensure your flashy experiences can scale and align with broader Google web governance where necessary.

Client Partnership & Strategy

• Sell the Vision: You are the primary presenter for digital work. You must be able to articulate the "why" behind complex interaction models and design choices to clients across Marketing and Product, turning skeptics into believers.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with strategists to ensure web experiences meet business KPIs without sacrificing creativity. You know how to balance "cool" with "conversion".

AI & Innovation

• AI-Enabled Workflow: actively explore how AI can enhance web design workflows—from generating layout variations to creating assets for prototypes. You view AI as a tool to get to "pixel perfect" faster.

About You

The essentials:

• Experience: 10+ years of digital design experience, with a heavy emphasis on marketing websites, microsites, and interactive storytelling. At least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Portfolio of "Wow": A portfolio demonstrating high‑end web design (Awwwards‑caliber work). We need to see rich UI, fluid UX, and strong motion sensibilities—not just static dashboards or utility apps.
• Technical Fluency: Deep expertise in UI/UX principles and site architecture. You don't need to write code, but you must understand the capabilities of modern front‑end development (HTML/CSS/JS/WebGL) to communicate effectively with developers.
• Tool Mastery: Expert‑level proficiency in Figma and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of prototyping tools (Protopie, Principle) is a massive plus.
• Client Presence: Proven ability to command a room and present creative work with confidence and strategic clarity.
• The Maker Mindset: You are resilient, curious, and believe that the details are the design.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Creative Excellence: Delivering web work that sets a new standard for the brand and garners industry recognition (FWA, Awwwards, Webby).
• Engagement: Web experiences that drive higher dwell time, interaction rates, and successfully convey product magic.
• Team Leadership: Cultivating a team of designers who are excited to push boundaries and grow their skills under your mentorship.
• Client Trust: establishing yourself as the go‑to expert for digital web innovation within the client organization.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
• Generous PTO and 15 company‑wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work‑life balance with an emphasis on personal well‑being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job‑related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range: $170,000—$190,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital‑first, data‑driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high‑impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long‑term impact. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting‑edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner‑up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record‑breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.