Head of Performance Design & Creative Strategy

Directive; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Remote-first

Job summary

Directive Consulting is seeking a Director of Creative to lead the Performance Design department. You will own the creative strategy, manage a team of designers and contractors, and ensure output aligns with performance goals across paid media, display, video, and landing pages.

You will collaborate with paid media and client success teams, translate creative thinking into business language for VPs and CMOs, and drive financial targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in creative roles within performance marketing, paid media, or growth-focused agency environments.
• Proven track record managing creative teams and balancing quality with business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and elevate the creative vision and quality standard for the Performance Design department.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of designers and motion contractors, coaching and development.
• Partner with paid media and client success teams to ensure data-informed creative.
• Represent the department in pitches and internal leadership discussions to drive value.
• Own and manage the department P&L, budgeting and resourcing decisions.
• Lead adoption of AI creative tools and integrate AI into production workflows.
• Communicate strategy and financial projections to senior leadership.

Skills

Creative leadership

Performance marketing

Team management

Executive presentations

AI tools familiarity

Tools

EyeQuant

Creatify

Superside

Job description

Directive Consulting is seeking a Director of Creative to lead the Performance Design department. You will own the creative strategy, manage a team of designers and contractors, and ensure output aligns with performance goals across paid media, display, video, and landing pages.

You will collaborate with paid media and client success teams, translate creative thinking into business language for VPs and CMOs, and drive financial targets.