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Overview Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are looking for a Creative Director to lead the creative vision for selected accounts across a variety of categories. This role involves overseeing the creative process, managing creative teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative and on-strategy campaign work for our clients. As a reliable partner to Strategy, Account and Production teams, our Creative Directors seek to build trusting relationships and problem-solve collaboratively across departments and coasts. They know their clients inside and out and are adept at finding the right opportunities to bring great ideas to life. The ideal candidate is a fearless creative leader with broad advertising experience as well as experience as a manager. They know how to inspire teams, create an environment where ideas can flow freely, and provide creative direction that helps people grow their skills and confidence. Most importantly, they are ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people they work with. This role will be working out of our Los Angeles office on Tuesdays. Responsibilities Shape the creative vision across a variety of clients. Lead creative development throughout the process. Find innovative, strategically sound solutions that solve client problems and win awards. Concept and create beautiful work from briefs, insights and strategy. Manage and nurture a team of writers and art directors, while being a mentor to Spoons across the creative department and beyond. Effectively lead and present work within agency and in front of clients Build and maintain productive relationships with counterparts in Strategy, Account Management and Production. Participate in day-to-day communication with key team members and partners to identify the right times to execute and the right times to delegate. Understand your team’s capabilities and partner with resourcing to assign projects and request freelance support as needed. Requirements 8+ years of experience as a Writer / Art Director in a creative advertising agency 2+ years of experience directly managing creative teams, with the proven ability to lead teams through creative development and production Mastery of concepting and campaign architecture Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications Experience with and passion for conceptual thinking, campaign development, and cross-channel creative execution Takes personal initiative and demonstrates independent thinking Expert in crafting internal / external presentations and present in an engaging way Effective written, verbal, and visual communicator Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and be resourceful, flexible and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collaborate creatively across departments and offices Ability to foster trusting relationships with teammates and clients Ability to effectively manage up and down Ability to coach and mentor a growing team and foster a collaborative and caring team environment Digitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) and Slack a plus The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $185,000 - $240,000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. For this role, we also offer programs such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other benefits and perks. Giant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you, you, is your greatest asset here. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category—feel comfortable and excited to bring your full self and make smart, impactful work. For applicants who are California residents, please see our Privacy Policy here which describes our privacy practices with respect to our collection of Personal Information as required under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Giant Spoon by 2x Open roles Sign in to set job alerts for “Creative Director” roles. 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