Creative Director

Reports to:Chief Creative Officer

Department:Creative

Classification:Exempt

WHO WE ARE

We are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland OR while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology strategy and operations.

THE JOB

Thesis Agency is seeking a Creative Director who seamlessly blends art direction and design expertise with a proven track record of leading major consumer brand campaigns. This role is pivotal in shaping the next chapter of our agency. As Creative Director youll unite creativity brand and strategy to deliver bold campaigns craft visionary narratives and design innovative experiences for iconic consumer brands. Youll be a driving force within the creative team mentoring and inspiring talent while collaborating with leading brands to produce work that is both imaginative and impactful. This is a hands-on role for a culturally fluent creative who can move quickly from minimal input to fully realized ideas generate a wide range of concepts sell them in and lead the strongest ideas through to execution without losing their edge.

AS A PERSON YOU ARE:

• Culturally aware curious and driven by taste.

• Fast-thinking adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguity.

• Collaborative hands-on and committed to making the work better at every stage.

• A visionary thinker who delivers transformative campaigns that redefine brand storytelling.

• Attuned to emerging cultural and consumer trends and able to align creative work with them.

• Capable of high-volume idea generation at speed without sacrificing quality.

• Comfortable working from loose inputs to fully formed concepts.

• A strong editor with the judgment to evaluate refine and elevate ideas.

• A master of craft with expertise in visual design narrative development and filmmaking.

• A strategic partner who builds trust and credibility with clients.

• A confident presenter and advocate for ideas at all stages.

• An end-to-end owner who maintains the integrity of an idea from concept through execution.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Lead Creative Excellence: Define and drive the creative vision for campaigns guiding teams to deliver innovative high-impact work rooted in strong cultural perspective and taste.

• Concept at Speed: Rapidly generate a range of ideas from minimal briefs exploring from expected to unexpected and opening up creative territory before refining it.

• Sell & Shape Ideas: Present early-stage and high-level concepts with clarity and conviction bringing clients and teams along then narrowing and sharpening into the strongest direction.

• Concept & Execute: Build transformative end-to-end campaigns that span brand identity experiential design product marketing commercials films and digital storytelling.

• Lead the Full Journey: Carry ideas from initial concept through execution staying close to the work to ensure the original thinking translates into the final output.

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with strategy motion and design teams to align creative concepts with broader brand objectives using insights to drive relevance and engagement.

• Mentor & Inspire: Cultivate a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence by mentoring and empowering creatives to reach their full potential.

• Collaborate & Innovate: Work across teams to integrate creative strategy and execution delivering work that stands out in a crowded marketplace.

• Oversee the creation and development of campaigns brand identities rebranding efforts and content strategies while identifying new and innovative ways to tell brand stories.

• Represent the agencys creative vision in client meetings advocating for bold ideas and forward-thinking solutions.

• Ensure all creative work aligns with client goals and exceeds expectations in quality originality and impact.

• Stay hands-on in the work shaping outputs across design motion film and content as needed.

• Push the boundaries of traditional creative formats to deliver premium culturally relevant solutions.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align creative output with business and consumer goals.

• Recruit and develop talent to strengthen the agencys creative capabilities.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years at a brand creative agency or studio with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles leading campaigns.

• Proven track record of delivering high-impact end-to-end campaigns for global consumer brands.

• Expertise in brand identity ad campaigns commercials rebranding content strategy integrated marketing films and experiential executions.

• Strong storytelling abilities across visual narrative and experiential mediums.

• Ability to rapidly concept sell and execute ideas across a range of formats.

• Exceptional client relationship skills and the ability to lead high-stakes pitches.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the agency are available to address the following requirements.

• Using standard office equipment computers and related technology.

• Certain activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.

• Bending reaching lifting pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

• Thesis operates using a hybrid model with work occurring in office Tuesday-Thursday and remotely on Monday & Friday.

• Travel an needed

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: CCO

• Collaborates closely with peers and Directors across all disciplines at a lead level.

• Mentors creative teams across visual narrative and experiential disciplines.

VALUES

• Be Lean Take Action:Think big roll up your sleeves and get the job done. Use process as an engine not a brake.

• Say What You Mean Mean What You Say:Connect openly share ideas honestly and embrace collaboration without ego.

• Show Up Fully:Bring your whole self to work your perspective background and experiences and make space for others to do the same.

INCLUSION AND ENCOURAGEMENT

We know that experience can show up in many ways and we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications. If youre passionate about strategy eager to grow and excited to contribute your perspective wed love to hear from you.

At Thesis we believe the best ideas come from bringing together diverse voices experiences and ways of thinking. Diversity equity inclusion and belonging are not checkboxesthey are essential to how we work collaborate and create. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees can thrive and where every individual is treated with respect and dignity.

Thesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at