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We are searching for a full-time Creative Director for our creative agency client. In this position, you’ll lead the development of bold, culturally relevant campaigns for globally recognized consumer brands, guiding work from early concept through final execution across brand, digital, social, experiential, and content channels. This is a highly hands-on leadership role for a creatively driven storyteller who can generate ideas quickly, inspire teams, and shape standout work that moves brands forward. Interested in learning more? Take a peek at the key details below and apply today!
As Creative Director, you will:
- Lead the creative vision and direction across integrated campaigns and brand initiatives
- Develop culturally relevant concepts and creative territory from minimal briefs or loose direction
- Guide work across brand identity, social, digital, experiential, content, and campaign channels
- Present ideas confidently to internal teams and clients, helping shape and sell creative direction
- Partner closely with strategy, design, copy, motion, and production teams to deliver cohesive creative work
- Stay deeply involved throughout execution to ensure ideas maintain integrity from concept through launch
- Mentor and inspire creative teams while fostering collaboration and high creative standards
- Push creative thinking beyond expected solutions to develop innovative, impactful brand storytelling
- Balance speed, craft, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced agency environment
- Help shape the future creative direction and culture of the agency
Who we’re searching for / About you:
- 10+ years of experience in a creative agency, studio, or consumer brand environment
- Proven experience leading large-scale campaigns for recognizable consumer or lifestyle brands
- Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaign work across multiple channels and mediums
- Expertise in concept development, visual storytelling, and creative direction
- Strong understanding of brand systems, digital marketing, experiential, and content creation
- Ability to move quickly from idea generation to execution while maintaining high creative standards
- Comfortable presenting to clients and leading high-stakes creative conversations
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentorship skills
- Deep cultural awareness and understanding of trends shaping consumer engagement
- Experience working across motion, film, social, digital, and experiential campaigns is highly preferred
We know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.
Logistics:
- Full-time
- Hybrid schedule (Tuesday–Thursday onsite)
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Compensation: DOE
Why Work with our Client:
Our client is a creatively driven agency building culturally impactful work for globally recognized consumer brands. Their team values curiosity, strong creative instincts, collaboration, and pushing ideas beyond the expected.
Why 52 Limited:
52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry-leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles.
At 52 Limited, we prioritize your success and well-being. We offer paid sick leave, comprehensive health insurance, and voluntary benefits to support you at every stage of your career. Our team stays connected with you regularly, advocating for your needs and ensuring you have everything you need to do your best work.
52 Limited’s reputation in the recruiting industry is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest. While we're headquartered right here in Portland, our tenured team routinely places world-class talent across the United States. We work with some of the most forward-thinking and recognizable clients in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and beyond.
We are committed to fostering a people-first candidate experience that benefits our talent, clients, and community. 52 Limited encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.