Executive Creative Director (MD-ECD)

Sia Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus (appraisal)

Medical plans (3 options)

Dental and Vision

401K with 4% match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Sia Experience – Ready Set Rocket seeks an Executive Creative Director to lead integrated creative and steward the agency-wide vision. This role is based in New York, NY onsite.

You will elevate the creative standard across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns and experiences, translating complex topics into compelling stories that engage audiences and drive action. The position requires 15+ years of senior leadership and a strong client-facing track record.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of creative experience in a full-service digital or integrated agency.
• Proven experience as an Executive Creative Director leading integrated work.
• Strong creative judgment across visual systems and storytelling.
• Demonstrated business acumen including staffing, budgets and growth.
• Exceptional client presence and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and elevate RSR’s creative vision with a clear point of view.
• Champion concept and storytelling across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns and experiences.
• Lead copy and design leadership and maintain high creative standards.
• Translate complex subjects into accessible stories that connect and inspire action.
• Shape persuasive narratives and presentations to win client confidence.
• Grow client scopes and new business while expanding agency partnerships.

Skills

Executive leadership

Copy & design leadership

Storytelling judgment

Client management

Presentation skills

Budget ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Advertising/Communications

Job description

Sia Experience (Ready Set Rocket) is seeking an Executive Creative Director (Managing Director) to lead integrated creative and steward the agency-wide creative vision.

Responsibilities

• Set and elevate RSR’s creative vision by establishing a clear point of view on what makes ideas compelling, culturally relevant, and worth audience attention.
• Champion concept and storytelling across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns, and experiences, balancing emotional depth with measurable impact.
• Lead and develop copy and design leadership by setting a consistently high creative bar and supporting discipline leads to produce their strongest work.
• Translate complex, technical, or institutional subject matter into accessible stories that connect with people and inspire action.
• Shape persuasive creative narratives and presentations that bring ideas to life, build client confidence, and create momentum for ambitious work.
• Use creativity as a growth lever by expanding client scopes, strengthening senior-level partnerships, and supporting new business wins.
• Operate the Creative Department as a business unit: set standards, shape team structure, develop creative talent, and ensure sustainable delivery and financial performance.
• Strengthen RSR’s position within Sia by demonstrating how powerful ideas and storytelling amplify consulting, strategy, and end-to-end client impact.
• Maintain distinctive, idea-led work with clear storytelling, strong craft, and meaningful emotional, cultural, or behavioral impact.
• Ensure premium, cohesive copy and design standards while delivering effectively across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns, and experiences.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner for clients, bringing perspective that shapes story, idea, and direction for key work.
• Present creative concepts with clarity and conviction so clients understand what the idea is, why it matters, and how it connects with audiences.
• Help drive industry recognition for the work, including Cannes Lions, Webbys, Clios, and other awards.
• Support creative teams operating with clarity, accountability, and strong cross-functional collaboration to retain top talent and develop future creative leaders.
• Contribute directly to client growth, expanded scopes, new business wins, and healthy agency margins.

Requirements

• 15+ years of creative experience in a full-service digital or integrated agency, including senior-level leadership overseeing both copy and design.
• Proven experience operating as an Executive Creative Director or equivalent, leading integrated work, senior teams, and high-stakes client engagements.
• Strong creative judgment across visual systems and storytelling, with the ability to set standards without hands-on execution.
• Demonstrated business acumen, including ownership of creative staffing, project scoping, budgets, and contribution to agency growth.
• Exceptional client presence and presentation skills, including experience selling bold ideas to senior stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Design, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Technologies

• LiveHealth Online

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus (appraisal)
• 3 Medical plans
• Dental and Vision
• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• College savings and student loan repayment assistance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including: Gym membership reimbursement; LiveHealth Online virtual care; Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including free confidential counseling and emotional support services
• On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (relaxation techniques to stress management)

Office Workplace Guidelines

• Consultants in primary market office locations (New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco) are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week.
• For Consultants outside primary markets, more flexible in-person requirements may be available based on location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

• Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship for work authorization in the United States (including H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant status).

Location: New York, NY (onsite) Compensation: USD 250,000 per yearly Experience: 15+ years