Head of Creative Studio Leadership

Carnegie; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie is seeking a Head of Creative to set the division-wide creative standard across three studios—Concept Development, Content & Production, and Performance Creative. This player-coach role leads Studio Owners, ensures smooth handoffs, and aligns output with client expectations across the organization.

You will set narrative and visual standards, drive fast-moving multi-disciplinary work, and maintain a high bar for craft while guiding strategic business outcomes and efficiency gains,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, graphic design, fine arts, communications, or related field, or equivalent life/work experience
• 7+ years of creative leadership or multi-channel campaign experience
• Expert storytelling and multi-channel production skills
• Experience leading large teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience driving profitability through pricing, scoping, and staffing decisions
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and output

Responsibilities

• Set the creative vision and quality bar for the division
• Lead Studio Owners and align cross-studio handoffs
• Oversee campaigns, launches, and cross-studio systems
• Coach and develop the creative team
• Build a culture of energy, ambition, and craft
• Protect the team from scope chaos and manage labor margins

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand marketing

Campaign development

Storytelling

Team leadership

AI tools

Executive branding

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree welcome

Job description

Carnegie is seeking a Head of Creative to set the division-wide creative standard across three studios—Concept Development, Content & Production, and Performance Creative. This player-coach role leads Studio Owners, ensures smooth handoffs, and aligns output with client expectations across the organization.

You will set narrative and visual standards, drive fast-moving multi-disciplinary work, and maintain a high bar for craft while guiding strategic business outcomes and efficiency gains,