Creative Director

About UsStrategy, Creative, Content Creation, and Social Innovation, https://www.theminds.studio/.About the RoleWe’re seeking a visionary Creative Director passionate about brand building through culture, social/community engagement and creative storytelling. This role requires a dynamic leader who can craft breakthrough ideas, build strong client relationships, and mentor teams. The CD will drive high-impact campaigns, balancing hands-on execution with big-picture strategy, and hold a high standard of both taste and speed.Location: Remote-first (West-Coast preferred)Reporting to: GCD / ECDWhat You’ll DoCreative Leadership & VisionDefine and elevate creative standards for teams and clients.Lead concept development and execution across digital and social platforms.Push creative boundaries, challenging traditional advertising norms.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.Campaign Development & ExecutionOversee ideation, design, and production of multi-platform campaigns.Partner with strategists to develop culturally relevant brand narratives.Ensure all creative outputs align with brand objectives and audience insights.Client & Team EngagementServe as a trusted creative partner, guiding clients through storytelling and design strategies.Present work persuasively to clients and senior stakeholders.Work closely with account teams and inter-agency partners to align brand initiatives.Mentorship & Team ManagementLead, mentor, and inspire Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers.Foster collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence.Provide constructive feedback to nurture professional growth.Execution & InnovationEnsure Quality Control across creative team and projectsExplore emerging creative tools, platforms, and trends to enhance the agency’s offerings.Be hands-on in new business pitches, production, and post-production.What We’re Looking ForExperience & Expertise7–10+ years in a creative leadership role, 10+ years in an agency or related field.Proven ability to develop and execute high-impact creative strategies.Strong portfolio showcasing work across social, digital, experiential, and traditional media.Experience presenting to C-Suite decision makers on multi-year strategies and creative campaigns.Deep understanding of social-first and community-driven brand building.Experience managing large-scale productions, from concept to post-production.Experience in influencer-led campaigns and creator partnerships.Someone current on emerging tools and integrate them into the agency’s design practice with discernment.Creative & Strategic MindsetYou lead with curiosity, and POVs.Genuine obsession with the brands and audiences you work on, the audiences they serve and the culture they’re part of—you immerse yourself in their world and bring that knowledge into every brief, brainstorm, and execution.Deep understanding of cultural trends, audience behavior, and brand innovation.Passion for culture, trends, and digital innovation.Ability and taste to craft ideas that are not just stunning, but intentionally designed to capture attention, create dialogue, and earn headlines and shares in media.High judgement on when to use AI tools to accelerate ideation, i.e. in proof-of-concept visuals, to elevate execution quality, not substitute creative POV.Commitment to balancing creative excellence with business objectives and client needs.Leadership & CollaborationExceptional communication and presentation skills, able to present creative and strategy-as-a-story.Strong leadership abilities, with experience inspiring high-performing teams.Collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.Skills & ToolsAbility to own multiple rooms, from brainstorms to C-Suite presentations.Ability to lead production as the sole creative on set.Conceptual thinker with strong design sensibility and storytelling instinct.Elite speed at rapid ideation and concept development.Elite conceptual range, from social-first creative to multi-year platforms.Mastery of written communication from scripts to headlines and taglines, to highly-engaging post copy and deck narrativesExpert-level presentation skills in person and in deck formats (Keynote, Google Slides, and PowerPoint).Proficiency in AI-assisted workflows—including creative prompt engineering on emerging platforms like (Gemini, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe Firefly, Sora, etc.)Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).Bonus:Culture forward / social ideator Sports! fan or work (both ideally) Work in either tech / or device is a plus but not requiredLooking for untraditional thinkersFun!!! Can’t take it too serious BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Training & DevelopmentWork From Home/Hybrid DaysThe anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000, in addition to our standard employee benefits package (medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k matching, Flexible PTO, and various other benefits and perks) Consistent with applicable law, compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. We reserve the right to modify this pay range at any time.