Group Creative Director, Art and Design

Passport Brand Design is hiring a Group Creative Director, Art and Design to lead a production-forward creative organization and set the conceptual direction for high-visibility brand work. Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary team of art directors, designers, and copywriters to strengthen agency production capabilities through creative excellence and continuous growth. Oversee concepting and delivery for packaging design, print, OOH, and direct mail , with each deliverable tied to a clear strategic idea and client objectives. Operate confidently in a production-forward environment by managing long production timelines and annual calendars for on-time, on-brief delivery across accounts. Create and deliver portfolio and case study presentations that explain creative rationale and strategic context to internal leadership and key stakeholders. Travel periodically to collaborate directly with core stakeholders across locations to maintain creative integration and alignment on priorities. Requirements Proven Group Creative Director experience in an agency environment, with demonstrated ability to orchestrate and manage creative workflows. Strong packaging design background, with extensive experience spanning print, OOH, and direct mail . Track record of succeeding in a structured, production-heavy setting with long-term schedules and established workflows. Exceptional presentation skills, including the ability to articulate strategic context , craft rationale , and case studies to internal and external stakeholders. Comfort and willingness to work on tobacco industry accounts. Willingness and ability to accommodate occasional required travel . What You’ll Do Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team to build creative excellence and strengthen production capability. Drive conceptual excellence across packaging design, print, OOH, and direct mail with strategy-led creative direction. Navigate structured production by managing long timelines and annual calendars to deliver on time and on brief. Present with purpose through portfolio and case study presentations covering rationale and strategic context. Foster collaboration via periodic travel to align creative priorities with key stakeholders. Role Fit Strategic, curious problem-solver able to translate complex category rules into compelling design systems. Empathetic leader who builds trust, supports collaboration, and creates an inclusive environment for creatives. Idea-driven and comfortable with ambiguity, with confidence to push for high-impact work in regulated spaces. Additional Information Tobacco industry focus: This role primarily supports creative work within the tobacco industry. Hybrid approach: Teams are in the office an average of four days a week . Accommodations or flexibility: Discuss with the hiring team during the interview process. Location: Costa Mesa, CA (hybrid) Salary: USD 125,000 - 295,000 per yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr Passport Brand Design