Creative Director

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead integrated creative efforts across the tech industry vertical. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic thinker and inspiring leader who thrives at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and innovation. You'll be responsible for guiding the creative vision, scaling team capabilities, and delivering best-in-class work across digital, social, content, and experiential platforms. This role requires not just talent, but maturity — someone who can earn client trust, steer big ideas from pitch to production, and mentor a team of ACDs, designers, writers, and makers.

You're perfect for this role if you bring the gravitas of a leader, the heart of a collaborator, and the mind of a strategist.

ResponsibilitiesCreative & Strategic LeadershipDevelop and champion the overarching creative vision for the client, ensuring consistency and excellence across all channels and touchpointsTranslate business objectives and brand strategy into groundbreaking creative ideas built for socialStrong creative ideator with a history of producing award-winning campaignsInnovative & Social SavvySteeped in all things social! Stay ahead of emerging technologies, cultural trends, and platform shiftsBullish on AI — knowledgeable about AI tools and possibilities, push our creative infrastructure to embrace AI to enhance work and create efficienciesClient PartnershipServe as a strategic partner to senior client stakeholdersLead creative presentations, articulate the "why" behind the work, and confidently challenge briefs to drive better outcomesTeam Leadership & MentorshipLead, manage, and mentor a diverse creative department, including ACDs, designers, writers, editors, and creatorsBuild a collaborative, empowering creative culture that prioritizes craft, inclusivity, and growthExecutional & Operational OversightOwn the quality and performance of all creative output — campaigns, content, and assetsCollaborate with Production, Strategy, Community, and Account teams to ensure seamless execution and deliveryMonitor creative budgets, timelines, and resourcing in partnership with Creative Resourcing and ProductionRequirementsThis is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in office required.

You must reside in one of our US office locations:

New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami10-15+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within agency environmentsProven experience leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary creative teamsDemonstrated success in building long-term client relationships and leading integrated brand campaignsMastery of the digital and social ecosystem — including content systems, platform-specific executions, and creator/influencer modelsExcellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills (both verbal and visual)Strong understanding of business drivers, creative strategy, and performance metricsExperience managing creative budgets, timelines, and operational processesAn award-winning portfolio that reflects your creative leadership and ability to push boundariesBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and more!Generous time off package, including the last week of the year401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match after 1 yearGym and professional development stipendsCulture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hoursDEI Council and Employee Resource GroupsCommute and parking benefitsWellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellnessAnd much more!SALARY RANGE$160,000 - $180,000 annual salaryAbout 1000heads1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands.

1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation™ proposition to blue-chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads' clients include Alphabet, Keurig, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco, and Diageo. 1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity.

We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job. For more information on 1000heads, visit 1000heads. com.