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Planned Parenthood Federation of America is hiring: Senior Creative Director in

Planned Parenthood Federation of America · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$165,000-$190,000/yr
Job type:
Freelance

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.

You’ll lead creative development from concept through execution, craft award‑worthy work that’s both innovative and strategically sound, and drive new business through compelling creative vision and presentations. This means collaborating directly with clients on creative strategy and execution, mentoring our growing creative team while staying in the work, and participating in on‑site shoots and client meetings as needed.

We need someone with 7+ years of progressive agency or production experience (brand‑side experience a plus) with a focus on beauty, luxury, and fashion; additional experience in retail, consumer tech, food & beverage, or automotive a plus. Your portfolio showcases both edgy creativity and strategic thinking across multiple platforms. You’re local to NYC, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and bring the energy to work the way we do.

This is a hybrid role: 3 days/week in our NYC office with flexibility for on‑site shoots and client meetings.

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

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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In Summary: Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies . The anticipated salary range for this role is $165,000 - $190,000 annually . For over 30 years, Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services .

En Español: Buscamos un genio creativo práctico que vive y respira gran trabajo. Este es el papel de un creador: alguien que lidera haciendo, no sólo dirigiendo. Usted impulsará la excelencia creativa a través de campañas video, fijas e integradas, equilibrando el pensamiento fresco y vanguardista con fundamentos sólidos que ganan y mantienen clientes importantes. Dirigirá el desarrollo creativo desde el concepto hasta la ejecución, realizará trabajos de artesanía galardonados que sean tanto innovadores como estratégicamente sonoros, y conducirá nuevos negocios mediante una visión y presentaciones creativas convincentes. Esto significa colaborar directamente con los clientes en estrategias y ejecuciones criativas creativas, guiar a nuestro creciente equipo creativo mientras permanece en el trabajo, y participar en sesiones in situ y reuniones con clientes según sea necesario. Necesitamos a alguien con más de 7 años de experiencia en agencia o producción progresiva (a lado de marca) con un enfoque en lujo, moda y venta al por menor; además de tener experiencia adicional en las plataformas de diseño de productos para consumidores, modelos tecnológicos, así como en su cartera de creación y alimentación. Requisitos Experiencia y cartera 7+ años en entornos de agencia o producción; experiencia junto a la marca una más Experiencia en belleza, lujo y moda; experiencia adicional en el comercio minorista, tecnología de consumo, alimentos y bebidas o automóviles un trabajo ganador de premios en medios digitales, tradicionales, experientes y emergentes Este es un papel híbrido: 3 días/semana en nuestra oficina de Nueva York con flexibilidad para las sesiones in situ y reuniones con clientes. Exigencias Experiencia & Cartera 7 + años en ambientes de agencias o producciones; experiencia del lado de la marca Una mayor experiencia en bellezas, lujos y moda. Los rangos se basan en varios factores, incluyendo el mercado laboral, tipo de trabajo, equidad interna y presupuesto. Las ofertas exactas son calibradas por la ubicación laboral, experiencia individual del candidato y habilidades relativas a los requisitos definidos de empleo. Se trata de un papel híbrido que requiere flexibilidad para trabajar en oficina y remotamente. El trabajo nocturno o de fin de semana puede ser necesario ocasionalmente durante proyectos importantes. Ofrecemos un paquete de beneficios competitivos que incluyen grandes seguros médicos, dentales y visuales, FSA, HSA y descuentos para empleados. Industrial Color es una división de CoCreativ, una familia de compañías de producción integrada.

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