Creative Director Job at 24 Seven Talent in Washington

Creative Director – 24 Seven Talent

Our client is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead and elevate creative output. This role is responsible for translating high‑level creative strategy into exceptional day‑to‑day work across brand design, visual storytelling, and digital experiences.

The ideal candidate is a creative leader with sharp taste, strong narrative instincts, and cultural awareness—someone who can inspire bold thinking, refine the details, and foster cohesive, impactful work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Vision

• Interpret and implement the overarching creative vision, ensuring alignment between strategic goals and daily execution.
• Lead the creative process from concept through delivery, ensuring ideas are distinctive, compelling, and on brand.
• Promote a culture of creative exploration and diverse storytelling across channels and platforms.
• Balance innovation with clarity and purpose, ensuring work drives business and brand objectives.
• Contribute to high‑visibility pitches and new business initiatives.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously from pitch to launch across varied client types and sectors.

Creative Direction & Collaboration

• Oversee design and visual media functions, setting high standards for craft, originality, and conceptual rigor.
• Partner closely with account, strategy, and production teams to develop integrated, cross‑disciplinary solutions.
• Serve as a trusted creative advisor to clients, shaping narratives that align with their goals and engage their audiences.
• Foster collaboration across teams, promoting shared ownership, respect, and accountability.

Execution & Accountability

• Ensure consistency, quality, and relevance across all creative deliverables—digital, visual, and experiential.
• Manage timelines and resources to deliver work that meets both creative standards and practical constraints.
• Hold internal teams and external partners accountable to defined creative and process standards.
• Translate feedback into clear, actionable direction that leads to strong refinements and outcomes.

Mentorship & Growth

• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance oversight for creative team members.
• Coach and develop emerging talent, supporting their growth and contribution to the organization.
• Model curiosity, openness, and responsiveness to new ideas and cultural trends.
• Encourage thoughtful risk‑taking and help teams push beyond expected solutions.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in creative leadership roles within agencies, studios, or in‑house brand teams.
• Proven track record directing and inspiring multidisciplinary teams across design, digital, and visual media.
• Robust portfolio showcasing conceptual strength, aesthetic excellence, and storytelling depth.
• Expertise with leading creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and digital‑first production workflows.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and pitching skills with both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong collaboration skills, and high cultural engagement.
• Experience in real estate and/or hospitality is a plus, but not required.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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