Group Creative Director

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Group Creative Director with a rare combination of exceptional design sensibility and copy leadership. This role is ideal for a hybrid creative leader who thrives at both the strategic and executional levels, capable of guiding transformative brand initiatives while also rolling up their sleeves to craft meaningful, high-quality work.

This GCD will play a pivotal role in shaping creative direction for a major client navigating a significant acquisition, requiring both strategic clarity and creative adaptability across complex ecosystems—including product, digital, and customer experience.

Creative Leadership & Vision

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary creative teams across design, copy, UX/UI, and digital experience
• Define and evolve holistic creative strategies aligned with business objectives, especially during periods of transformation
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality creative vision across all touchpoints—brand, product, web, and consumer journeys
• Act as a senior creative voice in client engagements, building trust and influencing stakeholders at the executive level

Strategic Thinking

• Translate complex business challenges into clear, compelling creative strategies
• Architect end-to-end customer journeys that connect brand narrative with product experience
• Partner closely with strategy, product, and technology teams to develop insight-driven, scalable solutions
• Navigate ambiguity and guide clients through major transitions such as acquisitions, rebrands, and integration efforts

Executional Excellence

• Remain deeply engaged in the work—providing hands-on direction in design systems, campaigns, UI/UX, and messaging frameworks
• Elevate both visual craft and storytelling, ensuring breakthrough ideas are realized with precision
• Review and refine creative output across channels, ensuring consistency and impact

AI-Enabled Creative Workflows

• Champion the integration of AI tools and workflows (e.g., generative design, content automation, rapid prototyping) into the creative process
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, experimentation, and scalability through AI
• Guide teams in adopting AI responsibly while maintaining creative integrity and originality

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver seamless digital and physical experiences
• Work across telecom and/or consumer electronics ecosystems, understanding product complexity and lifecycle
• Align creative outcomes with business goals, technical feasibility, and user needs

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and grow senior creative talent across disciplines
• Foster a culture of craft, curiosity, and innovation
• Build resilient, high-performing teams that can flex between strategic thinking and rapid execution

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with integrated expertise in both design and copy
• Proven experience in telecom, consumer electronics, or similarly complex product-driven industries
• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
• Strategic brand development
• Product and digital experience design (UI/UX)
• Integrated campaigns and storytelling
• Demonstrated success leading creative efforts through major transformations (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, or rebrands)
• Deep understanding of customer journey mapping, digital ecosystems, and omnichannel experiences
• Experience working with or implementing AI-enabled creative tools and workflows
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence at senior client levels
• Comfortable balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution

Preferred Attributes

• Hybrid thinker: equally strong in conceptual storytelling and visual systems
• Naturally curious and future-focused, especially around emerging technologies and AI in creativity
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Collaborative leader who builds alignment across disciplines and stakeholders

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO after 90-days of employment
• 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 401k with employer matching (after 1 year of service)
• Referral bonus for bringing great talent to the organization
• A savings discount plan on entertainment, hotel stays, travel, shopping, and more!

In accordance with applicable pay-transparency laws, the compensation range for this role reflects a good-faith estimate based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market data. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer. Range: $130,000-184,000 USD annually.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

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