Director of Creative

Director of CreativeClick Rain is a people-centered digital agency headquartered in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We provide web solutions and digital marketing strategies that make a difference in the world. Our team has been focused on digital-first marketing since our inception in 2008, continuously evolving as technology advances, but always prioritizing the well-being of people along the way.About the RoleThe Director of Creative leads the vision, performance, and growth of Click Rain’s creative department. This role provides strategic leadership across all core creative disciplines, ensuring work is conceptually strong, effectively executed, and aligned with company and client goals.The person in this role works closely with the leadership team to shape the creative discipline at Click Rain — strengthening processes, developing talent, and ensuring our work continues to meet and exceed the needs of a fast-moving digital landscape.This role is ideal for a proven creative leader who can inspire teams, earn client trust, and turn strong strategy into compelling ideas across websites, campaigns, and digital channels.We welcome candidates from a variety of creative backgrounds, including design, writing, strategy, or campaign leadership.Company ExpectationsProactively leads clients through any business challenge within the scope of the projectRemains calm under pressure and models the way when handling conflictIs an excellent communicator and can effectively simplify complex ideas to staff and clientsManages staff in their department, with assistance from an Associate Director when neededMentors staff in their department, while providing mentorship to all by seeing needs & offering solutionsLeads the way to solving problems within their departmentAssists with company initiatives and issuesExceptional professionalism at all timesUnderstands time management across the agency with the lens of capacity management and project deadlines as a wholeDay-to-Day ExpectationsBe an expert and market leader in your disciplineMonitor work quality in your area of expertise and ensure it meets Click Rain standards of excellenceProactively identify inefficiencies & provide solutions to solve and improveCollaborate with other Department Directors to move company and discipline related initiatives forwardLead productive & efficient discipline meetings for your area of focusOversee the creative department, including design and copywriting team membersProvide leadership, coaching, and accountability for direct reports and growing teamsLead department structure, workflows, standards, and long-term direction in alignment with agency goalsFoster collaboration and creativity across the agencyCollaborate with sister agency, Lemonly, on key services, including video and branding.Lead concept development for campaigns across digital channelsHelp shape messaging, storytelling, and campaign direction for client workProvide creative leadership across websites, paid campaigns, and content initiativesEnsure work across channels such as social, CTV, display, streaming audio, email, blogs, and web is strategic, cohesive, and high qualityPresent creative ideas with confidence and clarity to clients and internal teamsRequired SkillsExemplary professionalism at all timesExcellent communication, conflict resolution and people skillsA desire to lead, manage and develop peopleGrowth mindset and committed to continuous learningAdherence to company mission, vision and valuesProven experience leading creative teams or departmentsStrong people-management experience, including coaching and developing team membersDemonstrated ability to lead across creative disciplines such as design, copywriting, content, or campaign developmentStrong design acumen and visual judgment, with the ability to evaluate work, provide actionable feedback, and uphold a high creative standardHigh standards for craft, attention to detail, and overall creative excellenceExcellent presentation and communication skillsAbility to lead client conversations and confidently sell creative ideasStrong concepting skills across campaigns, messaging, and storytellingUnderstanding of digital marketing channels and creative best practicesExperience managing priorities, resources, and department initiativesCalm, professional leadership style with strong problem-solving instinctsPreferred Experience8+ years of relevant experience in an agency, in-house, or consulting environmentExperience leading multidisciplinary creative teamsPlease note this is not a remote position