GumGum is hiring: Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising in New York

Overview

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. GumGum believes a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive internet for consumers, publishers, and advertisers alike. The Mindset Matrix combines context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data. To be part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit gumgum.com/careers. GumGum fosters a flexible work environment with in-office or remote work; for occasional in-person collaboration, a commutable distance to the office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy & Client Growth
  • Partner with Sales and Commercial Leads to build and execute a creative strategy that drives account growth, client retention, and upsell opportunities
  • Originate and develop proactive, revenue-generating creative proposals for high-value clients, moving beyond reactive campaign execution
  • Own the commercial narrative for design; confidently present creative concepts, performance data, and strategic recommendations in client pitches and executive business reviews
  • Develop and package new scalable creative offerings and consultative services (e.g., design workshops, A/B testing packages) that can be sold to clients
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the regional team of Design Project Managers, evolving their skills from project coordination to strategic client consultation
• Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
  • Establish and own the vision for the North American studio, ensuring it has the structure, talent, and workflows to manage high-volume, complex campaign loads effectively, including overseeing campaign traffic to in-house and outsourced resources
  • Develop and oversee regional KPIs that measure not only efficiency but also the commercial impact and quality of creative on client business goals
  • Act as the senior-most design authority in North America, representing the creative team in regional leadership meetings and providing strategic input on business planning
  • Serve as the senior creative escalation point for key North American clients, building trusted advisor relationships at senior levels
• Client Partnership and Creative Vision
  • Be the face of Design and GumGum's creative ambassador in high-stakes client meetings and communications
  • Spearhead the creative development for key accounts, defining industry-leading standards in creativity and ensuring all design work effectively communicates the brief to the intended audience
  • Establish and maintain a network of high-quality freelancers and vendors to support the ad design process

Qualifications

• BFA in graphic design, web design, interactive design or similar discipline or equivalent years of design experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a creative or media agency environment
• 4–6 years in a direct, client-facing commercial role with demonstrable experience in account growth, consultative selling, or creative strategy
• Proven track record of developing and presenting strategic creative solutions that have directly led to new business, client upsells, or significant revenue growth
• 5+ years in a direct management role, leading creative production, project management, or client service teams
• Strong business and commercial acumen with a focus on achieving revenue targets
• Exceptional client-facing communication, consultative selling, and presentation skills
• Financial literacy (experience with P&L, budget management, or other financial KPIs)
• Expertise in stakeholder alignment and the ability to sell through creative concepts to senior clients and internal leaders
• Ability to review Adobe CC files (especially Photoshop) for quality and adherence to briefs

What We Offer

At GumGum, a competitive base pay is part of a total rewards package that includes benefits, recognition, development, and wellness.

The estimated pay range for this role is $140,000 to $165,000 annually. The actual amount may be higher or lower. Individual compensation will vary based on qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.

The total rewards package also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Learn more about our U.S. benefits and perks package at gumgum.com/benefits.

Awards

• Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year for the 2023 Mumbrella Awards
• 2024 Winner of 7 BuiltIn Awards on a national, regional, and remote scale - including Remote Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles, CA at #9
• Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
• CTO Hero Award of OTT.X 2023
• Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021
• Finalist for the 2023 AdExchanger Awards Best Video Technology For Media Suppliers
• Gold Award at the IAB Mixx Awards in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category
• The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino's case study

GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We continue to take steps to advance representation.

Learn more about our DEIB programming at gumgum.com/deib

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