Confidential is hiring: VP, Creative Director in Chicago

VP, Creative Director

About the Company

Esteemed integrated public relations agency

Industry
Public Relations and Communications

Type
Subsidiary of a Public Company

Founded
1956

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Consulting & Professional Services
• Public Relations
• Advertising Services
• Advertising
• Information Technology
• Social Media
• Media
• Advertising Management
• Professional Services
• Agency

Specialties

• consumer marketing
• corporate communications
• crisis communications
• technology
• healthcare
• internal communications
• digital
• public affairs
• multicultural marketing
• social purpose
• public relations

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP, Creative Director to lead the generation of earned-first, culture-breaking ideas. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and shepherding these ideas from the initial strategic concept to their full execution, with a focus on real-time activations, social-led brand storytelling, and design craft. This role demands a hands-on approach, balancing the creative process with the need to mentor and lead cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of social-led, earned-media ideas, and the ability to craft compelling, full-bleed decks that resonate with clients. Strategic thinking, a pulse on cultural trends, and the ability to champion a clear creative POV while keeping collaboration seamless are essential. Applicants for the VP, Creative Director position at the company should have 8-10 years of creative leadership experience, with a proven track record of producing work that has both captured attention and received industry recognition. The role requires a candidate with a collaborative spirit, an adult-in-the-room presence, and the ability to balance multiple stakeholder inputs. The candidate should be based in Chicago, with a hybrid work model, and be ready to seize opportunities within hours. A passion for the industry, a commitment to the values of the company, and a desire to make both the agency and oneself famous are key attributes. The role is not just about the work; it's about being part of a culture that is dedicated to inclusivity, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Creative Director

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• General Management
• Operations
• Strategy