Executive Creative Director — US Growth & Strategy

Active Theory; United States; À distance; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Active Theory is seeking an Executive Creative Director to drive growth, win high-level US accounts, and elevate the studio's creative vision. You will lead with strategic storytelling, mentor teams, and partner with production to balance budget and timelines.

You will act as the primary outward-facing Creative Lead for clients, shaping brand standards and long-term vision while delivering visually striking, technically sound work across projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in digital design/creative production, agency experience preferred.
• Proven leadership of large-scale, interactive projects from concept to launch.
• Strong conceptual thinking with high craft in design and visuals.
• Deep understanding of IRL brand experiences within marketing ecosystems.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling with client-facing success.
• Ability to lead teams with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
• Balance creative ambition with practical project constraints.

Responsabilités

• Lead as Executive Creative Director on assigned client work from concept to launch.
• Own overarching creative vision, narrative, and strategic direction across projects.
• Lead creative discovery, ideation, design direction, and reviews.
• Be hands-on when needed in design, motion, or visual systems during pitches.
• Present work and rationale to senior client stakeholders to win business.
• Partner with production and account leads to balance scope, timelines, and budget.
• Mentor the Creative team through feedback and career development.
• Represent Active Theory externally via talks, events, and industry presence.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Pitching & storytelling

Client relationship building

Creative direction

Brand strategy

Public speaking

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Figma

Presentation skills

Outils

Figma

Description du poste

Active Theory is seeking an Executive Creative Director to drive growth, win high-level US accounts, and elevate the studio's creative vision. You will lead with strategic storytelling, mentor teams, and partner with production to balance budget and timelines.

You will act as the primary outward-facing Creative Lead for clients, shaping brand standards and long-term vision while delivering visually striking, technically sound work across projects.