26517 Marks Chicago
1032 W Fulton Market
Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Company: Marks Design, NA Reports to: VP, Creative Location: Chicago (Hybrid)
About the Company Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, we help brands win in an age of constant change.
We are a global, collaborative network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.
About the Role The Creative Director, Marketing Communications is a senior creative leader responsible for defining, championing, and delivering big, ownable campaign ideas that translate into smart, scalable design and communication systems across channels.
Reporting to the VP, Creative, this role sets the creative vision for a portfolio of brands and leads multidisciplinary teams to bring that vision to life from early concept through execution. The Creative Director ensures the work is strategically grounded, creatively bold, and impeccably crafted.
This role requires a confident point of view, the ability to inspire and galvanize teams, and the credibility to lead clients as a trusted creative authority. The Creative Director is responsible for shaping briefs, pushing ambition, and raising the creative standard for both clients and the agency.
Creative Vision & Idea Leadership
Own and define the creative vision for integrated marketing communications across your portfolio of clients
Lead the development of big campaign ideas that ladder to brand strategy and flex across channels, formats, and moments across the shopper’s journey
Translate conceptual thinking into cohesive design and messaging systems, versus one-off executions
Ensure all work is strategically sound, creatively distinctive, and executed with craft and consistency
Act as a brand guardian who protects the brand DNA while also championing appropriate evolutions to brand voice, tone, and expression
Integrated Campaign Expertise
Lead concepting and execution across retail, in-store, digital, social, video, motion, and out-of-home
Guide teams in developing content ecosystems that feel connected, intentional, and scalable
Oversee narrative development for presentations, ensuring ideas are clearly framed, confidently sold, and easy to rally behind
Serve as a trusted creative partner and senior‑level advisor to clients
Bring confidence and clarity to client conversations—articulating ideas, defending creative choices, and pushing ambition when needed
Partner with strategy and client services to shape briefs, unlock stronger insights, and elevate the work
Support new business efforts by contributing to pitches, kickoffs, and growth opportunities
Lead, inspire, and mentor teams of Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers
Set clear creative direction and expectations: give teams the confidence to do their best work
Balance high‑level vision with hands‑on guidance when needed
Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and creative excellence
Partner with client services and project managers to plan each project and cast the right team for the right ask
Partner with recruiting and operations to build and maintain a strong, balanced team
Act as a cultural leader and ambassador for Marks
Champion collaboration across disciplines, studios, and global teams
Lead effective internal reviews that elevate thinking and push work forward
Model respect, generosity, and shared ownership. Always prioritize the work over ego.
Agility & Resourcefulness
Thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with multiple streams of work
Identify opportunities to improve creative processes, workflows, and ways of working
Maintain high standards while moving with speed and flexibility
Bring a solutions‑oriented, roll‑up-your‑sleeves mindset to every challenge
Critical Skills & Behaviors
Proven ability to lead big‑idea campaign thinking, not just execution
Strong conceptual and strategic thinking paired with exceptional craft
Confident creative point of view with the ability to inspire teams and clients
Deep understanding of integrated marketing ecosystems and brand systems
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accountable
Passion for marketing communications, design, and storytelling
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or related field
10+ years of experience in marketing communications or advertising
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing senior‑level client relationships
Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns and system‑based thinking
CPG and retail experience strongly preferred
Fluency in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Fluent in iOS
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $120,000 USD - $135,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Company: Marks Design, NA Reports to: VP, Creative Location: Chicago (Hybrid)
About the Company Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, we help brands win in an age of constant change.
We are a global, collaborative network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.
About the Role The Creative Director, Marketing Communications is a senior creative leader responsible for defining, championing, and delivering big, ownable campaign ideas that translate into smart, scalable design and communication systems across channels.
Reporting to the VP, Creative, this role sets the creative vision for a portfolio of brands and leads multidisciplinary teams to bring that vision to life from early concept through execution. The Creative Director ensures the work is strategically grounded, creatively bold, and impeccably crafted.
This role requires a confident point of view, the ability to inspire and galvanize teams, and the credibility to lead clients as a trusted creative authority. The Creative Director is responsible for shaping briefs, pushing ambition, and raising the creative standard for both clients and the agency.
Creative Vision & Idea Leadership
Own and define the creative vision for integrated marketing communications across your portfolio of clients
Lead the development of big campaign ideas that ladder to brand strategy and flex across channels, formats, and moments across the shopper’s journey
Translate conceptual thinking into cohesive design and messaging systems, versus one-off executions
Ensure all work is strategically sound, creatively distinctive, and executed with craft and consistency
Act as a brand guardian who protects the brand DNA while also championing appropriate evolutions to brand voice, tone, and expression
Integrated Campaign Expertise
Lead concepting and execution across retail, in-store, digital, social, video, motion, and out-of-home
Guide teams in developing content ecosystems that feel connected, intentional, and scalable
Oversee narrative development for presentations, ensuring ideas are clearly framed, confidently sold, and easy to rally behind
Serve as a trusted creative partner and senior‑level advisor to clients
Bring confidence and clarity to client conversations—articulating ideas, defending creative choices, and pushing ambition when needed
Partner with strategy and client services to shape briefs, unlock stronger insights, and elevate the work
Support new business efforts by contributing to pitches, kickoffs, and growth opportunities
Lead, inspire, and mentor teams of Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers
Set clear creative direction and expectations: give teams the confidence to do their best work
Balance high‑level vision with hands‑on guidance when needed
Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and creative excellence
Partner with client services and project managers to plan each project and cast the right team for the right ask
Partner with recruiting and operations to build and maintain a strong, balanced team
Act as a cultural leader and ambassador for Marks
Champion collaboration across disciplines, studios, and global teams
Lead effective internal reviews that elevate thinking and push work forward
Model respect, generosity, and shared ownership. Always prioritize the work over ego.
Agility & Resourcefulness
Thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with multiple streams of work
Identify opportunities to improve creative processes, workflows, and ways of working
Maintain high standards while moving with speed and flexibility
Bring a solutions‑oriented, roll‑up-your‑sleeves mindset to every challenge
Critical Skills & Behaviors
Proven ability to lead big‑idea campaign thinking, not just execution
Strong conceptual and strategic thinking paired with exceptional craft
Confident creative point of view with the ability to inspire teams and clients
Deep understanding of integrated marketing ecosystems and brand systems
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and accountable
Passion for marketing communications, design, and storytelling
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or related field
10+ years of experience in marketing communications or advertising
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing senior‑level client relationships
Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns and system‑based thinking
CPG and retail experience strongly preferred
Fluency in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Fluent in iOS
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $120,000 USD - $135,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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