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About The Role
The Creative Director is responsible for managing, guiding, and creating the communication layer of a brand’s vision. It’s a leadership role within the agency with accountability for the health of both the brands you manage and the agency overall. You must inspire creativity and strategic thinking, encouraging experimentation and curiosity among your team and colleagues.
This role involves significant client interaction, including pitching work and communicating the agency's capabilities. You should understand how to align client needs with the agency’s offerings. You will oversee your specific creative teams across various accounts and may collaborate with other senior leaders, but your primary focus is on creative direction.
You will report directly to your GCD, who will support you in managing your teams and guiding your work. They will be your primary resource for creativity, management, and storytelling support.
Responsibilities:
- Be the creative steward for your assigned brands, working with internal teams to set and maintain brand tone and vision, and reviewing all creative work before presentation to clients.
- Help craft and communicate ideas clearly for clients, internal teams, and your own creative staff. Your ability to clarify and refine ideas is crucial for impactful delivery.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through presentations and support, ensuring trust and understanding.
- Manage and interpret client feedback, distilling it into actionable items and communicating these to your teams to motivate and align efforts.
- Participate in hiring decisions for Art and Copy roles, and oversee mentoring and talent development within your teams.
- Foster a creative environment, inspiring team participation in internal projects and creative initiatives.
- Contribute to team structure and growth strategies, including promotions and hiring plans.
- Promote creative thinking across the business, ensuring high-quality concept development and execution.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop programs for team skill enhancement and internal improvements.
- Ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery of creative projects, maintaining quality control over output.
About You
The essentials include:
- 8+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in an Associate Creative Director or similar role with client contact and concept development experience.
- A strong creative point of view and the ability to identify and develop compelling ideas.
- Patience, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit with strategic and production partners.
- Deep knowledge of creative culture, platforms, and design fundamentals.
- Ability to craft and steer campaign narratives and storytelling.
- Experience leading teams of 4 or more with grace and proven success in team development.
At Monks, we celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to our mission.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA
- Generous PTO and holidays
- 401k with company contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Focus on work-life balance and personal well-being
- Opportunities for career growth within a global, diverse, and inclusive culture
Salary Range: $160,000—$200,000 USD
About Monks
Monks is a digital-first brand of S4Capital, offering a wide range of marketing and technology services to accelerate business growth. Recognized for innovation, creativity, and excellence in AI and digital marketing, Monks is committed to diversity, sustainability, and creating a respectful work environment.