Creative Lead | Onsite

Creative Lead The Creative Lead is responsible for driving the strategic and conceptual exploration of innovative creative directions that support brand, product, and marketing objectives. This role leads the ideation phase, develops breakthrough concepts, and guides teams in discovering fresh, relevant, and high-impact creative opportunities across channels.
The Creative Lead ensures creative excellence, fosters experimentation, and translates insights into compelling creative territories that align with business goals and audience needs.
Key Responsibilities Creative Discovery & Concept Development
Lead creative discovery processes including brainstorming, concept sprints, and creative workshops.
Develop original creative territories, campaigns, and storytelling approaches.
Translate strategic briefs into innovative, insight-driven creative concepts.
Explore new formats, emerging trends, and technologies to enhance creative output.
Build concept decks, mood boards, and creative narratives for stakeholder alignment.
Strategic Collaboration
Partner with strategy, marketing, product, and brand teams to understand objectives and audience insights.
Contribute to campaign planning by shaping creative direction from early stages.
Align creative concepts with brand voice, positioning, and long-term vision.
Creative Leadership & Mentorship
Guide designers, copywriters, and creative team members during ideation and development.
Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, and experimentation.
Provide constructive feedback to elevate creative quality and effectiveness.
Innovation & Trend Exploration
Stay ahead of industry trends, cultural shifts, and creative innovations.
Identify opportunities for differentiation and creative breakthroughs.
Introduce new creative tools, formats, and processes to improve output.
Presentation & Stakeholder Management
Present creative concepts and rationale clearly to internal teams and leadership.
Communicate creative vision and inspire stakeholder confidence.
Incorporate feedback while maintaining creative integrity.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
6–10+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership capacity.
Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and creative thinking.
Proven ability to lead ideation and creative discovery processes.
Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in digital, brand, marketing, or product creative environments.
Exposure to multi-channel campaigns (social, digital, video, experiential, product).
Strong understanding of brand strategy and user-centered design principles.
Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
Key Skills & Competencies
Creative strategy and concept development
Creative discovery and ideation leadership
Visual and narrative storytelling
Trend analysis and innovation
Leadership and team mentorship
Stakeholder communication and presentation
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 64,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 225,000 Compensation 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 contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Job Info Job Identification 25172
Job Category Product Management
Locations San Francisco, California, US