Creative Director

What We Believe

We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together brands stand apart.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC women marginalized communities LGBTQIA veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more please visit: In It for You*

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually training opportunities related to your field of development one-on-ones with managers etc.)
• We offer competitive equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong vibrant continually-evolving Diversity Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action) encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
• Competitive company and employee sponsored benefits including: Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance maternity leave parental leavepaid company holidays Family Building Benefit (adoption surrogacy benefit) and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Creative Director (copywriter) to join our award-winning agency where creativity innovation and an all-in company culture drives everything we do. This role will focus on expert stewardship of our clients and leading creative teams towards our best work. We service clients that are attuned to a high level of craft conceptual thinking and campaign work thats driven by strategy. As the Creative Director you will be expected to run 1-2 mid-sized pieces of businesses as the creative lead as well as partner with other CDs/ECDs on new business pitches. You will be at the helm of developing transformative creative solutions that span multiple channels including traditional advertising digital experiences branded content experiential marketing and influencing culture through social media. Youll collaborate with a talented cross-functional team to bring our clients brand visions to life in ways that captivate and engages their consumers grabs the attention of competitors in the industry and inspires creatives within and outside of the Carmichael Lynch network. With a strong emphasis on creative strategy brand leadership and innovation this role offers a unique opportunity to lead integrated teams and clients to industry-shaping work. We like to have fun while were doing it too.

As noted above you will also dedicate time and be a creative force on our new business team and should have ample experience pitching new clients and brining wins to Carmichael Lynch.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership: Lead the creative development for all 360/holistic campaigns overseeing brief development concepting client communication and executions across multiple platforms (TV/TVC OLV digital social media experiential etc.).

Client Partnership: Build strong collaborative relationships with key clients understanding their brand vision business goals and customer needs to create impactful brand moments that drive engagement and brand affinity.

Strategy & Vision: Partner with ECD CDs strategists account directors and other disciplines to align creative direction with brand strategy consumer insights and market trends.

Team Management: Lead mentor and inspire art directors copywriters and other creatives fostering a culture that is hard on the work not the people.

Concept Development: Lead and in some cases execute the creation of innovative breakthrough concepts that stand out in a competitive market.

Quality Control: Ensure all creative work meet the highest standards of quality craft and consistency while always keeping tabs on development opportunities for those you supervise.

Client Presentations: Present and pitch creative concepts to clients effectively communicating the rationale behind the ideas and securing client approval both for current and prospective clients.

Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with production digital social media and other teams to bring ideas to life ensuring seamless execution of creative concepts.

Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of industry trends; emerging tech social/digital platforms and cultural moments ensuring the agencys creative output remains relevant and innovative.

Cultural Leadership : Be an active participant in our company culture attending events mentoring creatives and celebrating our people and our work avidly.

Qualifications:

8 years of experience in creative roles with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Proven track record of leading and delivering award-winning campaigns.

Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work.

Proven pitch/new business experience with wins in your back pocket.

Deep understanding of consumer behavior and trends with the ability to translate these insights into compelling creative concepts.

Expertise in broadcast video social digital and experiential creative with your ear to the streets on emerging technologies platforms industry creative and cultural trends.

Exceptional leadership communication and presentation skills.

Strong ability to manage guide and inspire a creative team while maintaining a collaborative approach.

Proficiency in creative software (Adobe Creative Suite).

Broadcast and digital production experience required.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Who You Are:

A strategic and visionary thinker who makes us a better agency day one.

A natural leader with the ability to inspire mentor and collaborate within cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication skills with ample experience pitching ideas confidently and building strong client relationships.

A high level of professionalism with the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple projects and people effectively.

A positive proactive attitude with the desire to inspire and motivate teams.

Investment in our company culture.

Why Join Us:

Be part of an award-winning and dynamic agency working with iconic brands in the industry.

Collaborate with a world-class team of creatives strategists and producers in a supportive fast-paced environment.

Shape industry-leading campaigns and expand your skill set across diverse creative opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits with ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Apply today to join our team and make an impact on some of the most exciting campaigns in the industry.

The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to budget relevant experience qualifications and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

Salary range: $170000.00 - $190000.00