Sr. Creative Director, Commerce (Chicago, Denver)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 170000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Motive is a dynamic agency and creative collective operating at the speed of culture. Were a collective of deep thinkers creative makers cultural connoisseurs and executional aces. We create meaningful engagements between brands and their audiences cultivating relationships that drive tangible results for our clients. And we do it with sharp strategy and powerful creative executed across all the media and touch-points key to our targets lives.
As pioneers in the area of content digital engagement and innovative experiential programs and award winners for work in TV event digital and social Motive has created a culture where every individual is given an opportunity to stretch and flex their creative and executional muscles daily. We are a team of hard-working fast-moving energetic passionate driven straight-talking creative thinkers. We like being challenged and we love the collaboration necessary to overcome the challenges and succeed.
If this sounds like a place you would thrive lets see if we can make something happen.
SR. CREATIVE DIRECTOR COMMERCE
At Motive we believe creativity should move people and product.
Were looking for a Creative Director Commerce to lead bold breakthrough ideas designed specifically for retail and shopper environments. This is a senior creative leadership role for someone who understands that the shelf is a stage the PDP is a pitch and conversion is just as important as culture.
If you thrive at the intersection of brand storytelling and commercial performance and know how to make work that wins in-store online and everywhere shoppers buy we want to talk.
What Youll Do
Lead Commerce-First Creative
Develop big ideas designed for retail ecosystems not just adapted into them
Create breakthrough work across in-store e-commerce marketplace retail media and promotional channels
Balance brand ambition with conversion-driven thinking
Push creative boundaries while delivering measurable business results
Turn Shopper Insight Into Impact
Translate shopper behavior category dynamics and retail realities into compelling creative platforms
Create work that drives engagement velocity and sell-through
Elevate tactical retail execution into branded commerce experiences
Own the Omnichannel Experience
Lead creative development across:
In-store displays and POS
Retail activations
PDP and digital shelf content
Amazon / Walmart / marketplace creative
Retail media assets
Promotional and seasonal campaigns
Ensure creative integrity across the full shopper journey
Partner Present & Influence
Collaborate closely with Strategy Account Retail Design and Production teams
Present and sell ideas to senior clients with clarity and confidence
Connect creative thinking directly to business impact conversion lift ROAS and growth
Elevate the Team & the Work
Inspire and mentor creative teams
Raise the bar for commerce craft and innovation
Help position Motive as a leader in creative commerce
What You Bring
10 years of agency experience with deep expertise in commerce retail and shopper marketing
A portfolio that proves you can create work that drives both brand equity and sales impact
Strong understanding of retail ecosystems brick-and-mortar e-commerce marketplaces retail media
Experience leading omnichannel commerce campaigns
Comfort navigating retailer constraints without sacrificing creativity
Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills
The ability to manage multiple projects in fast-moving retail calendars
What Success Looks Like
Your work stands out in high-clutter retail environments
Clients trust you as both a creative visionary and a commerce expert
Ideas move seamlessly from concept to shelf to digital ecosystem
Teams feel inspired challenged and supported
Creative doesnt just look good it performs
Why Motive
Were an agency built on cultural intelligence creative ambition and business impact. We believe commerce deserves the same creative firepower as brand campaigns and were building a team that proves it.
If youre ready to redefine what commerce creativity can look like lets build it together.
Please make sure your online portfolio link is included!
Motive is anequal opportunity employer! We believe that a diverse team makes us stronger and smarter.
Motive recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color national origin sex disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We offer an inspiring working environment and great benefits including health dental vision matching 401-k unlimited flex time off and more. The starting salary for this position is between $150000 and $170000 annually based on experience.
Motive has a clear vision: to be a creative leader where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to stay and do their best work. We know our company succeeds only through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Logo Design
- Trello
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Martech
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Management
- Adobe Illustrator
- Copywriting
- Customer relationship management
- Experience Design
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Motive provides a integrated platform to help improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of fleet operations for the physical economy.
