Industrial Color is hiring: Creative Director in New York
Industrial Color, New York, NY, United States
About the Role
We're looking for a hands‑on creative genius who lives and breathes great work. This is a maker's role—someone who leads by doing, not just directing. You'll drive creative excellence across video, still, and integrated campaigns, balancing fresh, edgy thinking with solid fundamentals that win and keep major clients.
Requirements Experience & Portfolio
7+ years in agency or production environments; brand‑side experience a plus
Experience in beauty, luxury, and fashion; additional experience in retail, consumer tech, food & beverage, or automotive a plus
Award‑winning work across digital, traditional, experiential, and emerging media
Deep expertise in brand strategy, consumer insights, and creative effectiveness
Leadership & Team
Lead and develop creative teams (5+ people) by example
Experience managing freelance networks and creative production resources
Strong understanding of production workflows and resource management
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and composition
Knowledge of video production and post‑production workflows
Familiarity with emerging creative tools and platforms, including AI‑powered creative tools
Business Acumen
Proven ability to win competitive pitches and retain major clients
Experience contributing to agency growth and profitability
Balance creative vision with client objectives and production economics
Presence & Communication
Exceptional presentation skills that inspire clients and teams
High energy, collaborative work style
Local to NYC, available for fast‑paced in‑office collaboration
Cultural fluency across traditional and digital creative landscapes
Benefits The anticipated salary range for this role is $165,000 – $190,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work in‑office and remotely. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects.
We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts.
Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state‑of‑the‑art digital production and post‑production solutions to our clients.
Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon...
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Requirements Experience & Portfolio
7+ years in agency or production environments; brand‑side experience a plus
Experience in beauty, luxury, and fashion; additional experience in retail, consumer tech, food & beverage, or automotive a plus
Award‑winning work across digital, traditional, experiential, and emerging media
Deep expertise in brand strategy, consumer insights, and creative effectiveness
Leadership & Team
Lead and develop creative teams (5+ people) by example
Experience managing freelance networks and creative production resources
Strong understanding of production workflows and resource management
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and composition
Knowledge of video production and post‑production workflows
Familiarity with emerging creative tools and platforms, including AI‑powered creative tools
Business Acumen
Proven ability to win competitive pitches and retain major clients
Experience contributing to agency growth and profitability
Balance creative vision with client objectives and production economics
Presence & Communication
Exceptional presentation skills that inspire clients and teams
High energy, collaborative work style
Local to NYC, available for fast‑paced in‑office collaboration
Cultural fluency across traditional and digital creative landscapes
Benefits The anticipated salary range for this role is $165,000 – $190,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work in‑office and remotely. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects.
We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts.
Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state‑of‑the‑art digital production and post‑production solutions to our clients.
Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon...
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