Group Creative Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 242,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Group Creative Director to shape the creative vision for campaigns across channels, grounding work in strategy and performance. This leader will guide copy, art direction, design, video and animation, partnering with cross-functional teams to elevate the brand voice.

Remote role for US-based candidates. The ideal candidate has 10+ years running integrated creative programs at global brands, hands-on production, and storytelling that drives business results; equity and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years in creative roles, with experience supporting global brands.
• Directing copy, art direction, design, video and animation.
• Strategic, conceptually strong campaign development.
• Agency and in-house experience.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback across disciplines.
• Strong presentation skills with attention to detail in explaining creative vision.
• Experience developing brand voice and tone guidelines.
• Understanding of performance marketing integration with creative strategy.
• Versatile writing style spanning short-form advertising and long-form content.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the creative vision for campaigns and marketing communications
• Shape and champion the tone and voice of marketing copy across channels
• Stay hands-on by personally producing and shaping creative work
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies
• Mentor and grow a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of improvement
• Direct and oversee various creative disciplines including design and video
• Deliver compelling, on-brand messages while maintaining high quality standards
• Adapt to industry trends and seek new storytelling methods

Skills

Creative leadership

Campaign development

Brand voice guidelines

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Writing for ads

Feedback & mentoring

Design, video, animation

Agency & in-house experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Group Creative Director to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will shape the creative vision for marketing campaigns and communications across channels, ensuring the work is strategically grounded and consistently compelling. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading integrated creative efforts across copy, art direction, design, video, and animation. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to elevate brand voice, strengthen storytelling, and deliver high-quality creative that supports performance and business goals.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $242,000 – $280,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the creative vision for campaigns and marketing communications
• Shape and champion the tone and voice of marketing copy across channels
• Stay hands-on by personally producing and shaping creative work
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies
• Mentor and grow a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of improvement
• Direct and oversee various creative disciplines including design and video
• Deliver compelling, on-brand messages while maintaining high quality standards
• Adapt to industry trends and seek new storytelling methods

Qualifications

• 10+ years in creative roles, with experience supporting global brands
• Experience directing copy, art direction, design, video, and animation
• Expertise in conceptually strong, strategically led campaign development
• Background in both agency and in-house environments
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to prioritize under pressure
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback across disciplines
• Strong presentation skills with attention to detail in explaining creative vision
• Experience developing brand voice and tone guidelinesUnderstanding of performance marketing integration with creative strategy
• Versatile writing style spanning short-form advertising and long-form content

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.