Creative Director - Onsite Job at Photon in Washington
Photon, Washington, DC, United States
Creative Director
We are seeking an experienced, visionary Creative Director to lead the creative strategy, brand expression, and visual storytelling. As the head of our creative team, you will play a pivotal role in defining and evolving our brand across all channelsfrom digital to print to experientialensuring we captivate audiences and differentiate in a competitive market.
You will lead a high-performing team of designers, writers, and multimedia creators to deliver innovative, compelling, and consistent campaigns that reflect the brand's mission, values, and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
Define and drive the company's creative vision across all touchpoints (web, advertising, social, experiential, packaging, internal communications, etc.)
Translate strategic marketing objectives into captivating creative strategies and executions
Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency and innovation across all assets
Team & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, producers, and freelancers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, sales, and executive leadership
Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and high performance
Strategic Planning & Execution
Oversee the development of creative concepts for major campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives
Ensure creative deliverables meet strategic briefs, timelines, and budget requirements
Guide market research and trend analysis to inspire and inform creative decisions
Performance & Innovation
Implement feedback loops and performance metrics to refine creative strategies continuously
Champion innovation and experimentation while balancing brand integrity and business objectives
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to elevate brand storytelling
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in creative roles, with 5+ years in a leadership or director-level position
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing creative teams in fast-paced environments
Portfolio demonstrating excellence in brand development, campaign creation, and cross-platform design
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional conceptual, visual, and verbal communication skills
Deep understanding of digital, social, and traditional media creative practices
Strong knowledge of design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)
Business acumen with the ability to align creative strategy with organizational goals
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 54,000Maximum Compensation: USD 189,000Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.This position is available for independent contractorsNo applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
We are seeking an experienced, visionary Creative Director to lead the creative strategy, brand expression, and visual storytelling. As the head of our creative team, you will play a pivotal role in defining and evolving our brand across all channelsfrom digital to print to experientialensuring we captivate audiences and differentiate in a competitive market.
You will lead a high-performing team of designers, writers, and multimedia creators to deliver innovative, compelling, and consistent campaigns that reflect the brand's mission, values, and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
Define and drive the company's creative vision across all touchpoints (web, advertising, social, experiential, packaging, internal communications, etc.)
Translate strategic marketing objectives into captivating creative strategies and executions
Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency and innovation across all assets
Team & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, producers, and freelancers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, sales, and executive leadership
Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and high performance
Strategic Planning & Execution
Oversee the development of creative concepts for major campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives
Ensure creative deliverables meet strategic briefs, timelines, and budget requirements
Guide market research and trend analysis to inspire and inform creative decisions
Performance & Innovation
Implement feedback loops and performance metrics to refine creative strategies continuously
Champion innovation and experimentation while balancing brand integrity and business objectives
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to elevate brand storytelling
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in creative roles, with 5+ years in a leadership or director-level position
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing creative teams in fast-paced environments
Portfolio demonstrating excellence in brand development, campaign creation, and cross-platform design
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional conceptual, visual, and verbal communication skills
Deep understanding of digital, social, and traditional media creative practices
Strong knowledge of design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)
Business acumen with the ability to align creative strategy with organizational goals
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 54,000Maximum Compensation: USD 189,000Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.This position is available for independent contractorsNo applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.