Creative Director Jobs

A Creative Director in the advertising industry is responsible for developing and overseeing creative projects to ensure they meet the client's requirements and resonate with the target audience. They guide a team of creative staff, including copywriters, graphic designers, and art directors, in producing advertising campaigns that effectively communicate the brand message. They play a key role in conceptualizing and executing creative concepts, setting the visual style and tone, and ensuring a consistent brand identity across all media platforms. They are also involved in client presentations, pitches, and negotiations.

Essentially, a Creative Director should possess strong leadership skills, exceptional creative flair, and excellent communication abilities. They should be highly skilled in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and have a solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles. A degree in a related field such as graphic design, advertising, or marketing is commonly required, and many employers prefer candidates with professional certifications such as the Certified Creative Director (CCD) designation. Before becoming a Creative Director, a person might have roles such as Copywriter, Art Director, or Senior Graphic Designer, gaining relevant industry experience and honing their creative and leadership abilities.

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Group Creative Lead, Events and Experiences

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a Creative in Marketing, you bring visual, design, written and experiential acumen to Google products and services, presented across all major media, content, channels, and experiences....

(USA) Director, Ad Partnership Management, Walmart Connect

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago

Our digital advertising is targeted and accountable, backed by Walmart's data. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart's overall strategy....

Associate Creative Director, Copy (Hybrid)

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Stay up to date with pharmaceutical industry trends, patient engagement strategies, advertising, and digital media advancements....

Group Creative Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Expertise in brand storytelling, visual design, digital innovation, and creative leadership....

Creative Director, Brand Marketing

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

ABOUT THIS POSITION The Creative Director, Brand Marketing, will play an integral role in shaping and executing Waystar's brand vision....

Creative Director - Art/Design Direction, Global Studio (Prime)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

They are comfortable leading brainstorms and collaborating with our team of designers, motion designers, writers, program managers and creative directors, as well as working with a network of producers...

Associate Creative Director-Copy / Content Creator (Freelance)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

CN Associate Creative Director-Copy / Content Creator (Freelance) New York, New York Razorfish Specialist 7/11/2025 113130 As a Associate Creative Director-Copy at Razorfish, you will work to understand...

(USA) Director, Ad Partnership Management, Walmart...

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 2 days ago

Our digital advertising is targeted and accountable, backed by Walmart's data. Growth in our digital advertising business is key to Walmart's overall strategy....

Creative Director, Art/Design Direction, Global Studios, (Brand/Retail)

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Global Studios team within XCM (Cross-Channel Marketing) is seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed, and experienced Creative Director who demonstrates a strong understanding of design systems and...

Executive Creative Director

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Exceptional aesthetic sensibility with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of design principles, typography, photography, and video production....

Creative Lead, Marketing

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Role: Creative Lead, Marketing Location: Austin, TX About the Role We're looking for a Creative Lead who can take full ownership of marketing creative direction inside Pocket Worlds. You will...

VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy

  • NY
  • 3 days ago
  • NY
  • 3 days ago

They are responsible for the career development and management of direct and indirect reports, under the direction of the lead Creative Director....

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Associate Creative Director, Design (GTM)

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for an Associate Creative Director, Design (GTM) with a strong background in design and art direction to help shape and elevate how our brand shows up across every channel-from marketing...

Associate Creative Director, Pharmaceutical Advertising & Training

  • Montclair, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview:** Were on the hunt for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) with deep experience in pharmaceutical sales trainingsomeone who understands the balance between strategic storytelling...

Senior Creative Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Overview Are you equal parts brand visionary, creative team captain, and pixel-perfect perfectionist? Do you obsess over fonts, color palettes, copy toneand how it all comes together to make...

Creative Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Unlocking The Creative Brain: Develop and Teach Skills For Creative Thinking
Creativity is an extremely important skill but it can be difficult to explain and to teach others. There is a science to it though, and we can link research into the brains functions to the...
Introduction to Teaching Creative Writing
Creative writing is used in school, college, and university settings worldwide as a subject in its own right, and as a teaching technique for exploring and communicating ideas in almost any...

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Salary for Creative Director Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Creative Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
71.3%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Creative Directors
4-6 years
63.5%
6-8 years
18.3%
2-4 years
10.2%
1-2 years
5.6%
10+ years
1.2%
8-10 years
1.2%


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