Senior VP, Creative Director — Lead Bold, Digital Campaigns

Salón Večná kráska; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Flex Fridays

Sabbatical

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

holiday time off between Christmas and

Job summary

Gatesman is seeking an SVP, Creative Director with 15+ years in the creative industry. The role blends hands-on work with guiding the creative teams to deliver outstanding integrated content across channels. Ideal candidates have an art direction/design background, strong client-facing skills, and a strategic mindset.

Reporting to the CEO, this hybrid role requires leadership across teams and up to 20% travel. A portfolio of successful business-building creative solutions is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years minimum in the creative industry with an art director background.
• Experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels and tech stacks.
• A digital forward mindset, with understanding of AI in the work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a broad range of agency and client people.
• Portfolio showing proven business-building creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative excellence by guiding the work and elevating ideas.
• Lead and mentor teams to deliver high-quality creative output.
• Direct resources and manage the Creative Department to optimal levels.
• Present compelling concepts to senior clients and brand teams.
• Support growth and development of staff and day-to-day workflows.

Skills

Art Direction

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Digital & AI savvy

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Gatesman is seeking an SVP, Creative Director with 15+ years in the creative industry. The role blends hands-on work with guiding the creative teams to deliver outstanding integrated content across channels. Ideal candidates have an art direction/design background, strong client-facing skills, and a strategic mindset.

Reporting to the CEO, this hybrid role requires leadership across teams and up to 20% travel. A portfolio of successful business-building creative solutions is essential.