Senior Creative Director

The Senior Creative Director will lead integrated creative efforts across branded content and sponsored activations for GQ and Vanity Fair , working closely with advertising partners to translate objectives into audience-first fashion and storytelling across multiple platforms. Role Overview Reporting to the Executive Creative Director (Fashion, Luxury and Beauty) , you will collaborate with marketing, sales, editorial, and production teams to develop and deliver commercial creative for advertising clients of GQ and Vanity Fair. The position focuses on leading integrated campaigns from concept through execution, with content judgment that balances advertiser goals with audience relevance and each brand’s editorial sensibility and creative standards. Responsibilities Partner with GQ and Vanity Fair marketing leads to respond to advertiser briefs for integrated creative campaigns and event integrations. Assign and direct creative studio teams, including art directors, writers, designers, and video creatives, across GQ and Vanity Fair branded programs. Set expectations for innovative, high-impact creative that defines branded partnerships with GQ and Vanity Fair while meeting advertiser KPI’s. Write and produce pitch decks and creative materials that clearly communicate concepts to clients and editorial stakeholders. Collaborate with GQ and Vanity Fair editorial creative teams to create commercial work. Guide the creative process from pitch through multi-channel campaign production with cross-functional stakeholders from marketing and sales. Lead brainstorms and contribute hands-on during proposal and presentation development. Use strategic insights to deliver inventive content, campaign, and experiential solutions aligned with client goals and tentpole events. Provide creative leadership across photo, video, and experiential productions, partnering with production teams to scope, budget, and execute. Pitch creative concepts directly to clients and develop ideas that fit within provided budgets and strategic objectives. Ensure commercial concepts authentically balance the editorial voices of GQ and Vanity Fair with those of advertising partners. Manage multiple projects at once, guide teams through development and production stages, and set priorities in a high-volume workflow. Requirements 5-7 years of experience as a creative leader in premium media, fashion, or agency environments. Strong portfolio demonstrating 360 campaigns spanning editorial and advertising, with culturally relevant work for premium brands and fashion or luxury storytelling. Passion for brand marketing and a cultural perspective that informs consumer-facing fashion campaigns. Background in both print and video production. Strong storytelling skills with excellent written, visual, and verbal presentation abilities. Art direction and copywriting experience is strongly preferred, including confidence building content frameworks and franchises. Comfort with Adobe Creative Suite and Google Slides, with interest in creative copywriting, visual moodboarding, and building polished pitch materials. Extensive on-set experience and deep knowledge of video and photography production across pre- to post-production for digital and print, including experience working with celebrity talent. Familiarity with GQ and Vanity Fair brand styles and preferences, including fashion storytelling, casting, and styling. Proven experience managing creative project teams, improving output and efficiency while pushing for innovation. Strong organization, adaptability, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholder layers. Technologies Adobe Creative Suite Google Slides Compensation and Location Location: New York, NY (onsite) Base salary range: USD 175,000 - 185,000 per year Minimum experience: 5 years Reporting: Executive Creative Director (Fashion, Luxury and Beauty) Benefits Generous employee benefits package Discretionary bonus compensation Desired Qualities Informed: Current knowledge of fashion, luxury, sports, entertainment, and beauty industries, with deep familiarity with GQ and Vanity Fair audiences and culture. Imaginative: Concept-driven creativity with innovative ideas that challenge traditional content approaches and brand partnerships. Effective: Ability to create beautiful, impactful work that addresses client challenges and supports strategic outcomes. Adaptable: Openness to input and willingness to take on essential tasks to deliver results. Resourceful: Capacity to generate ideas that fit budgets and timelines, manage multiple projects, and pivot when needed. Ego-less: A collaborative mindset, including giving credit and supporting the team and peers. Mentor: Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and representation across the creative process, paired with an empathetic approach to team leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conde Nast