Founding Creative Director (Start Up Agency)

Our client, a fast-growing startup creative agency based in Brooklyn, is seeking a

Creative Director

to lead the development of bold, culturally relevant work across experiential, retail, digital, and brand initiatives. This is an opportunity for a highly creative, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to play a key role in shaping both the creative output and the future of the agency.

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The ideal candidate brings a strong background in

startup environments

and has deep experience within

experiential and/or retail-focused agencies . They should be equally comfortable setting the creative vision, presenting ideas to clients, and rolling up their sleeves to execute alongside the team when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and define the creative vision across brand, experiential, retail, and integrated marketing projects
Develop compelling concepts and oversee execution from idea through final delivery
Partner with internal leadership and clients to pitch creative ideas and shape strategic direction
Guide the creation of immersive brand experiences, retail activations, and culturally relevant campaigns
Build and refine creative processes, workflows, and standards within a growing agency environment
Mentor and lead junior creatives while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Stay closely connected to trends in fashion, lifestyle, culture, and consumer experience
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in creative, art direction, or design roles, with leadership experience preferred
Background working in a

startup, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
Strong agency experience with a focus on

experiential, retail, and/or brand activation work
Ability to lead both concept development and hands-on creative execution
Strong portfolio demonstrating integrated campaigns, retail storytelling, and experiential thinking
Excellent presentation and client-facing xsgimln communication skills
Deep understanding of visual culture, brand building, and trend-driven creative
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related creative tools
Ideal Candidate Profile
Entrepreneurial and energized by building within an emerging business
Experienced in creating standout work for physical spaces, live experiences, and consumer-facing environments
Understands how to connect brand storytelling to culture and community
Comfortable balancing high-level creative leadership with hands-on execution
Excited by the pace, ambiguity, and opportunity that come with startup agency life in Brooklyn