Thesis
Creative Director - Art Director/Design Job at Thesis in Portland
Thesis, Portland, OR, US, 97204
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Base pay range
$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Reports to: Chief Creative Officer
Department: Creative
Classification: Exempt
THE JOB
Multidimensional Campaigns, Storytelling, and experiences for Consumer Brands.
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 serve as 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.
AS A PERSON, YOU ARE
Visionary Thinker
- Deliver transformative campaigns that redefine brand storytelling.
- Identify opportunities to align creative work with emerging consumer trends.
- Expertise in visual design, ad campaigns, narrative development, filmmaking, and experiential campaigns.
- Strong understanding of brand strategy, communication design, and integrated marketing.
- Build trust and credibility with clients through strategic, thoughtful, and impactful creative solutions.
- Confidently present and advocate for ideas that drive results and elevate the brand.
- Lead projects that integrate brand identity, commercials, experiential campaigns, and product marketing.
- Ensure all work translates seamlessly across digital, retail, and content platforms.
Lead Creative Excellence
- Define and drive the creative vision for campaigns, guiding teams to deliver innovative, high-impact work.
- Build transformative, end-to-end campaigns that span brand identity, experiential design, product marketing, commercials, films, and digital storytelling.
- Partner with strategy, motion and design teams to align creative concepts with broader brand objectives, using insights to drive relevance and engagement.
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence by mentoring and empowering creatives to reach their full potential.
- Work across teams to integrate creative, strategy, and execution, delivering work that stands out in a crowded marketplace.
Creative Leadership
- Oversee the creation and development of campaigns, brand identities, rebranding efforts, content strategies and finding new innovative ways to tell brand stories.
- Represent the agencys creative vision in client meetings, advocating for bold ideas and innovative solutions.
- Ensure all creative work aligns with client goals and exceeds expectations in quality and impact.
- Lead the end-to-end creative process for campaigns across channels, including experiential design, commercials, and branded content.
- Develop narratives and storytelling strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Push the boundaries of traditional creative formats to deliver premium solutions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align creative output with business and consumer goals.
- Translate data and insights into actionable creative strategies.
- Create frameworks that guide creativity without restricting innovative execution.
- Mentor creative teams across visual, narrative, and experiential disciplines.
- Foster an environment of growth, collaboration, and creativity.
- Recruit and develop talent to strengthen the agencys creative capabilities.
AS FOR EXPERIENCE, YOU NEED
- 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.
- Exceptional client relationship skills and the ability to lead high-stakes pitches.
- Innovative, adaptable, and driven to exceed expectations.
- Collaborative, with a passion for mentoring and developing diverse talent.
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.
- Traveling when needed is anticipated for this role.
As a proud B-Corp, Thesis prioritizes candidates based in the Portland Metro area to allow for a hybrid working set-up in our beautiful office in NW Portland.
EEO STATEMENT
Workplace equity is not a single checkbox.
Its a vital way of thinking, working, and moving through the world. At Thesis, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll see this in our hiring practices, growth projects, and workplace programs because our agency, our work, and our society are better when diverse perspectives come together.
Thesis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Thesis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Thesis Human Resources at HR@Thesis.Agency for more information.
VALUES
Be Lean, Take Action
We believe in thinking big, rolling up our sleeves, and getting the job done. And while we love a good plan, we believe in using process as an engine, not a brake.
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
Were all here to learn, grow, and evolve together, which requires connecting, conflicting, and embracing. Honesty and ideas are welcome; ego is not.
Show Up Fully
We invite you to bring your whole self to work your perspective, cultural background, lived experiences while creating room for others strengths to complement your own. What makes you remarkable is welcome at Thesis.
ENCOURAGEMENT
Above all, be hungry to learn and grow beyond this job description.
Research shows that women and people of color often only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We understand experience can manifest in different ways, and we want to hear about it.
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