Creative Director, Writer

THIS IS A FREELANCE POSITION - PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED The Role We’re looking for a Creative Director, Writer who brings strong conceptual thinking, exceptional storytelling, cultural fluency, and collaborative leadership to the team. This role works closely with art partners, strategy, and account teams to develop creative work that aligns with business objectives, supports new business efforts, and resonates with audiences. This person will play a key role in elevating our creative output, strengthening our pitch work, and helping shape the next phase of growth for the agency. You are comfortable leading projects, mentoring writers and creatives, and contributing directly to the work when needed. You're excited about building ideas, developing talent, and helping create work that moves people and drives results . Responsibilities Lead creative development from concept through execution across client work Develop breakthrough campaign platforms and creative ideas rooted in audience insight and culture Partner with account and strategy teams to deliver strategically sound, audience-driven creative Oversee copy quality and consistency across campaigns, social, presentations, scripts, and content Mentor, supervise, and develop writers and creatives through thoughtful feedback and collaboration Contribute to new business pitches, including concept development, narrative building, and live presentations Help elevate the overall creative standard of the agency through strong creative judgment and feedback Actively participate in brainstorms and contribute marketing and creative solutions Review and refine creative work including headlines, body copy, scripts, decks, and concept statements Present work confidently to clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating creative rationale Collaborate with PM and production teams to ensure work is delivered on-brief and on-time Stay connected to culture, trends, and emerging creative opportunities that can inspire stronger work Qualifications 10+ years of agency experience with a strong background in copywriting and concept development Experience developing and presenting creative ideas for new business pitches Experience leading and mentoring creative teams, including performance management and professional development Strong ability to lead creative projects from concept through execution in partnership with account, strategy, and production teams Demonstrated ability to develop big ideas that scale across channels and touchpoints Strong creative instincts and taste with a track record of elevating creative work Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines without sacrificing quality Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable leading discussions and addressing challenges directly Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative inputs Clear understanding of campaign platforms versus tactical executions Experience building culturally relevant campaigns and connecting brands to audiences authentically Ability to distinguish between campaign platforms, creative territories, and tactical executions Deep interest in culture, storytelling, and creative trends #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential Jobs