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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Creative Services Director

  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 6 hours ago

The Creative Services Director is responsible for developing and leading the overall marketing strategy of the station, and for designing the promotions that will achieve the objectives of that...

Group Director, Creative - Head of Creative, Sam's Club

  • Cave Springs, AR
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cave Springs, AR
  • 6 hours ago

... About the Role Sams Club is on a mission to reimagine retail and redefine what membership means in the modern era. With a bold ambition to double our membership and become the best omnichannel...

Campaign & Creative Manager, Campaign & Creative Management

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of digital advertising and client facing roles experience - Experience analyzing data and best practices to assess performance drivers - Experience with annual brand...

Executive Creative Director, Fashion/Luxury/Entertainment, CNCC

  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Executive Creative Director, Fashion/Luxury/Entertainment, CNCC Newark, NJ Full Time Posted by: Conde Nast Posted: Saturday, 26 April 2025 Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest...

Robb Report: Creative Director

  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago

senior leadership role requires an experienced manager and a proven thought-leader in design, structure and digital and print storytelling.Strong ideation and hands-on design skills are a must.The Creative...

Creative Director, Brand Marketing

  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced Creative Director, Brand Marketing to join our team and lead creative and strategic brand initiatives that elevate Vidmob's market presence and drive business growth....

Creative Director, Brand Marketing

  • Lehi, UT
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 16 hours ago

Creative Direction & Execution Lead the conceptualization and execution of high-profile campaigns, including national media, digital advertising, social media, and investor marketing....

Brand Creative Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago

High-Performing In-House Creative Center: Lead and inspire a talented in-house visual design and video team, establishing best-in-class design-thinking processes, fostering innovation, and delivering...

Creative Director

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 17 hours ago

Motivate and inspire creative teams and serve as overall creative lead across art direction, copywriting, photography, and design....

Group Director, Creative - Head of Creative, Sam's Club

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 17 hours ago

Position Summary... About the Role Sam's Club is on a mission to reimagine retail and redefine what membership means in the modern era. With a bold ambition to double our membership and become the...

Creative Director

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Sidwell Friends School seeks a dynamic, creative, and visionary leader to serve as the Creative Director in the Office of Communications....

Group Director, Creative - Head of Creative, Sam'...

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

... About the Role Sams Club is on a mission to reimagine retail and redefine what membership means in the modern era. With a bold ambition to double our membership and become the best omnichannel...

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 4+ years of digital advertising and client facing roles experience - Experience analyzing data and best practices to assess performance drivers - 4+ years relevant experience...

Senior Manager, Creative Associate Creative Director (Art), Style

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 2 days ago

A mix of agency and in-house experience is strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, or related field Reporting: Reports to Creative Director, Campaigns (Style) Why Join...

Associate Creative Director - Copy

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

Responsibilities Work in partnership with an Associate Creative Director, Art Director, and with the direction of creative leadership to concept and plan execution of integrated campaigns and programs...

Creative Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
71.2%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
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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