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

Overview New York, United States 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. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data. To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit gumgum.com/careers Position Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising is a key member of the regional leadership team, responsible for driving client growth and retention through strategic creative leadership. This role serves as the commercial design partner to our Sales and Account Management teams, transforming creative services from a delivery function into a significant revenue and relationship driver. The Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising will own the commercial success of our creative output in North America, pioneer new ways to deliver value to clients, and lead the studio to achieve new levels of strategic influence and operational excellence. Note: GumGum fosters a flexible work environment, offering GumGummers the ability to work either in-office or remotely/from home. However, for occasional in-person collaboration, we kindly ask that this position be located within a \'commutable\' distance to our office. What You\'ll Achieve 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. This includes overseeing all 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 Skills You\'ll Bring 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 Minimum of 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, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. The reasonable estimated pay range for this role is from $140,000 to $165,000 annually . The actual amount may be higher or lower. Individual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions. The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process. Learn more about our U.S. benefits & 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 Belgium in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino\'s case study We are an equal opportunity employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: 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 . The Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising will own the commercial success of our creative output in North America . En Español: GumGum es una plataforma de publicidad digital global basada en el contexto, que utiliza tecnología avanzada de IA para servir anuncios creativos cautivadores que atraen la atención del consumidor sin el uso de datos personales. En gumGum no necesitamos saber quién eres para entregar anuncios relevantes y atractivos que se alinean con tu marco mental activo. Creemos que una industria de marketing digital basada en contexto en lugar de datos pessoales construye un futuro más equitativo y menos invasivo para Internet y es mejor para los consumidores, editores y anunciantes por igual. El Director de Creative Studio Digital Advertising poseerá el éxito comercial de nuestra producción creativa en América del Norte, será pionero en nuevas formas de ofrecer valor a los clientes y liderará al estudio para lograr nuevos niveles de influencia estratégica y excelencia operativa. Nota: GumGum promueve un entorno de trabajo flexible, ofreciendo a GumGummers la capacidad de trabajar ya sea en la oficina o remotamente / desde casa. Sin embargo, para una colaboración ocasional en persona, le rogamos amablemente que este puesto se encuentre dentro de una distancia "commutable" de nuestra oficina. Lo que logrará Asociarse con Ventas y Líderes Comerciales para construir y ejecutar una estrategia creativa que impulse el crecimiento de cuentas, la retención del cliente y las oportunidades de ventas a más alto nivel Originar y desarrollar propuestas creativas proactivas y generadoras de ingresos para clientes de alto valor, pasando por encima de la ejecución reactiva de campañas Propiciar la narrativa comercial para diseño; presentar confidentemente conceptos creativos, datos de rendimiento y recomendaciones estratégicas en los pitches de clientes y revisiones de negocios ejecutivos Desarrollar y empacar nuevas ofertas creativas escalables y servicios consultivos (por ejemplo, talleres de diseño, paquetes de pruebas A / B) que pueden ser vendidos a clientes, mentores y desarrollar al equipo regional de Gestores de Proyectos de Diseño, evolucionando sus habilidades desde la coordinación de proyectos hasta la consulta estratégica Liderado Estratégico & Excelencia Operacional Establecer y poseer la visión para el estudio norteamericano, asegurándose de tener la estructura de trabajo compleja y manejar eficazmente altísimos volúmenes de campaña. Esto incluye supervisar todo el tráfico de campañas a recursos internos y externalizados Desarrollar y supervisar los KPI regionales que miden no solo la eficiencia sino también el impacto comercial y la calidad del creativo en las reuniones comerciales con clientes Actuar como la autoridad más alta de diseño en América del Norte, representar al equipo creador en reuniones de liderazgo regional y proporcionar aportes estratégicos sobre planificación empresarial Servir como el punto de escalada creativa senior para clientes clave norteamericanos, construir relaciones con asesores de confianza en niveles superiores Oferir Asociación Cliente y Visión Creativa Enfocarse en Diseño y el embajador de GumGum en encuentros de clientes de alto riesgo y comunicaciones Spearhead el desarrollo de cuentas claves de Adobe, definir estándares líderes de la industria en creatividad y asegurar que todos los trabajos de diseños se comuniquen eficazmente con el desarrollo previsto Establecer y mantener una red de interesados independientes de alta calidad y proveedores de servicios expuestos. El reclutador puede compartir más detalles durante el proceso de contratación. Obtenga más información sobre nuestro paquete de beneficios y ventajas en Estados Unidos en gumgum.com/benefits Awards Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year para los Mumbrella Awards 2024. Ganador de 7 BuiltIn Awards a nivel nacional, regional e inclusivo - incluyendo Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places To Work in Exanger Advertising Gold in Los Angeles, CA9 en la edición final del Juego Mundial de Publicidad Power Player 2022 y CTOX Award 2021 .