Robert Half Marketing and Creative is looking for a hands‑on Creative Director to shape and strengthen creative work across branding, digital experiences, print materials, social content, and integrated campaigns. Based in Denver, Colorado, this role blends strategic oversight with active creative contribution in a collaborative agency environment.
Responsibilities
- Direct the development of creative solutions for brand initiatives, multi‑channel campaigns, digital assets, print collateral, social content, and experiential work.
- Turn client goals and business priorities into original concepts and visually engaging communication that aligns with brand strategy.
- Guide assignments through each phase of the creative lifecycle, including briefing, ideation, design direction, review cycles, and final delivery.
- Provide thoughtful art direction and actionable feedback to designers, writers, freelance contributors, and external production partners.
- Represent the creative perspective in client discussions, formal presentations, and new business opportunities with confidence and clarity.
- Work closely with account, strategy, and production teams to keep deliverables aligned with project objectives, timelines, budgets, and brand standards.
- Contribute directly to concept development, layout refinement, visual storytelling, and hands‑on design support when project needs require it.
- Coach and develop early‑career and mid‑level creatives while reinforcing consistent creative excellence across all accounts.
- Support agency growth by helping shape pitch materials, strengthen positioning, and produce standout work suitable for portfolio and case study use.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in design, advertising, or a related creative setting, including advancement into senior creative leadership.
- Previous agency experience, ideally in a small or mid‑sized environment where adaptability and cross‑functional collaboration are important.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, refined design execution, and successful work across multiple channels.
- Advanced knowledge of branding principles, typography, layout, visual systems, and content development.
- Experience presenting creative work to clients and building trust through clear communication and strong rationale.
- Proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with Figma or comparable digital collaboration platforms is beneficial.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team partnership skills, with understanding of both print and digital production processes.
Innovation starts with people.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans.
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