Pixel is hiring: Creative Director in New York

This range is provided by Pixel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr About Pixel Pixel is a boutique creative agency focused on strategic storytelling and high-impact campaigns. We work with leading brands like Canon to deliver concept-driven, visually powerful work across photo, video, digital, and print. Were hiring a Creative Director with exceptional conceptual thinking, creative leadership, production fluency, and hands-on skills in writing, art, or design. Youll set the creative vision for campaigns, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure every deliverable connects strategically, creatively, and commercially. Responsibilities Set the creative vision across multiple campaigns, ensuring concepts are strategically sound and visually compelling Lead and mentor a ~5-person creative team, guiding them from idea to execution Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on creative work in writing, art, or design Partner closely with strategy, accounts, and production teams to align creative with business objectives Oversee all stages of productionpre-production, on-set, and postcollaborating with directors and content creators Ensure work meets commercial goals while maintaining creative excellence Present concepts and work to internal teams and clients with clarity and confidence Actively integrate AI tools into workflows to enhance speed, quality, and innovation Keep current with trends in design, culture, and technology to keep Pixels work fresh and competitive Qualifications 7+ years in creative leadership roles at agencies, studios, or brand teams Proven commercial track record, campaigns that meet sales goals while resonating culturally Strong portfolio spanning digital, social, video, and print, with social-first storytelling experience Camera and content creation fluency (gear, workflows, creator culture) non-negotiable Hands-on expertise in at least one creative craft (writing, art direction, or design) Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple concurrent campaigns and mentoring teams Significant on-set production experience, comfortable collaborating with directors and talent Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Google Workspace; familiarity with Slack and Asana AI-positive mindset with a clear vision for how AI can enhance creative processes NYC-based with US work authorization Bonus: Passion for film, cinema, editing, and photography Experience in the consumer electronics industry Salary can include a $40k bonus incentive One Medical membership 401k with company match 20 PTO days + 4 remote Work From Anywhere weeks 1-month sabbatical every 4 years 8 weeks parental leave Fitness, home office, and education stipends Charitable gift matching Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Advertising, Production, and Art/Creative Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr