Creative Lead (Senior Art Director)

Somnio; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is in search of a Creative Lead to oversee and inspire teams in the delivery of creative projects. This fully remote position emphasizes adaptability and innovative thinking, with a focus on producing award-worthy work across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong design skills and a background in mentoring and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in advertising, branding, or in-house agency.
• Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills.
• Excellent ideation and conceptual experience reflected in their portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of creative work for major accounts from concept through production.
• Inspire and motivate creative teams, ensuring high standards of creative excellence.
• Guide the creative team and provide constructive criticism.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organization

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

THE AGENCY

Somnio didn’t begin as an agency. We became one. Our DNA has driven us to truly understand and empathize with our clients, their customers, and partners. We balance concepts with strategy, creativity with research, and form with function. This formula helps us craft experiences that resonate with people.

We provide a full range of services from global campaign strategy, social media, video production, and content marketing to advanced portal and website design. We genuinely care about the growth of our clients’ brands, and we’re proud of their success.

The Role

Somnio is seeking a dynamic Creative Lead with strong conceptual abilities and a talent for articulating creative decisions that resonate with our clients. The ideal candidate is a perfect blend of leadership, creativity, and organization, thriving in a fast-paced environment where meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations are second nature.

We value adaptability and versatility, as our projects range from branding to digital campaigns, and sometimes even production projects. The ability to embrace this variety and excel in different creative contexts is essential. This is a hands-on role, requiring active participation in the creative process from ideation to execution.

Who you are :

• You create campaigns and digital experiences that generate positive results for our clients.
• You understand briefs and will work with the Account Services, Creative, and Production Departments to refine direction if required.
• You foster team collaboration, professional growth, and inspire others to exceed expectations.
• You have proven staff management skills, adept at overseeing and guiding team members to success within project contexts.
• You are highly organized with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously handle multiple projects and allocate work to the remainder of the team.
• You have excellent conceptual and design skills in the digital space.

Responsibilities :

• Reports to Creative Director
• Embrace our team structure and drive a culture of teamwork
• Direct all phases of creative work for major accounts from concept through production
• Responsible for inspiring and motivating creative teams and accountable for developing and directing creative work of the highest caliber with their teams
• Guide the creative team and provide constructive criticism to uphold a consistent standard of creative excellence, leading to award-worthy outcomes.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of design experience in advertising, branding, or in-house agency
• Expert knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process, including providing clear creative direction, giving timely and helpful coaching to improve creative work, and producing all work cost-effectively and on schedule
• Excellent ideation and conceptual experience reflected in their portfolio
• Excellent communication and presentation skills that foster and develop client relationships
• Ability to solve problems with keen instincts and organizational experience
• Able to handle multiple large-scale projects and manage established timelines and deliverables
• Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills

Contract Terms :

• 100% remote
• Payment in USD
• Availability to work in CDT time zone / Monday to Friday
• This is a remote position