Job Description
We're seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead our award-winning creative team at Vibrant Media Group. As a strategic creative force, you'll shape brand narratives across digital, print, and emerging platforms while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, and content strategists. This hybrid role combines high-level creative direction with hands-on execution for Fortune 500 clients in tech, fashion, and entertainment. Join our NYC-based studio where innovation meets artistry in the heart of the media capital.
You'll collaborate with CMOs to develop integrated campaigns that drive measurable results, while pushing creative boundaries through experimentation with AR/VR, generative AI, and interactive experiences. Our culture values bold thinking, inclusive leadership, and relentless curiosity about how storytelling shapes human connection in the digital age.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-platform creative strategies aligned with client business objectives and brand identity
- Lead cross-functional teams (design, copy, video, social) through campaign ideation, production, and delivery
- Present creative concepts to C-level stakeholders with compelling rationale and data-driven insights
- Establish and maintain creative excellence standards across all client deliverables
- Stay ahead of industry trends in emerging media formats, AI tools, and audience engagement tactics
- Mentor junior creatives through portfolio reviews, skill development, and career growth planning
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships for complex creative productions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, or related field; Master's preferred
- 10+ years progressive creative experience with 5+ years in leadership roles
- Portfolio demonstrating excellence in brand campaigns across digital, print, and experiential media
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and project management tools like Asana
- Proven ability to translate business objectives into emotionally resonant creative solutions
- Experience managing creative teams of 8+ professionals with measurable performance outcomes
- Strong understanding of media buying, analytics (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics), and SEO/SEM fundamentals
- Exceptional presentation skills with ability to articulate creative vision to diverse audiences