Creative Director

Lead bold, culturally resonant creative work that elevates brands and delivers measurable impact across channels.

Responsibilities

Develop and champion the agency's

creative philosophy

and signature style

Lead ideation, concept development, and

final execution

for major campaigns

Direct

art direction ,

copywriting ,

video ,

design , and

experiential activations

Mentor and grow a talented

creative team

Partner with account and strategy leads to ensure creative aligns with

business objectives

and

PR outcomes

Stay ahead of cultural trends, emerging platforms, and innovative production techniques

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

(or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as graphic design, visual communication, advertising, marketing, communications, journalism, fine arts, or related creative discipline

MA/MFA or specialized certifications

are a plus (not required); proven results and a standout portfolio carry more weight

8–12+ years of progressive creative experience in advertising, PR, branding, or integrated communications agencies, or in-house at high-profile brands

5–7+ years in

senior creative leadership

roles (examples: Associate Creative Director, Group Creative Director, or equivalent), with responsibility for leading teams, campaigns, and client-facing creative output

Demonstrated track record conceptualizing, directing, and executing award-winning or high-visibility work across earned media, digital/social, paid channels, experiential activations, and traditional PR deliverables

Exceptional visual storytelling and conceptual thinking; ability to translate complex brand challenges, crises, or reputation opportunities into bold, culturally resonant narratives

Proficiency with creative tools and workflows:

Adobe Creative Suite

(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and

Figma , plus motion graphics and emerging production techniques

Strong understanding of integrated content creation across social, digital, print, video, and experiential, with a

PR lens

to align creative with earned media strategy and stakeholder messaging

Proven leadership: experience building, mentoring, and inspiring creative teams; ability to foster collaboration across strategy, media relations, account, and client services

Strategic mindset connecting creative vision to business objectives, audience insights, cultural trends, and measurable impact (brand elevation, crisis mitigation, audience engagement)

Business acumen for ambiguity, stakeholder management, budgets, timelines, and client presentations, including how creative drives ROI in PR/communications

Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including confident pitching and providing clear, constructive feedback

Emotional intelligence and cultural literacy to adapt to diverse stakeholders and create inclusive, resonant work

Curiosity and adaptability with trend awareness, including keeping pace with emerging technologies (AI-assisted design, dynamic content) and platform shifts while maintaining an innovative approach

A compelling, diverse portfolio demonstrating strategic creative work with real results (reputation recovery campaigns, viral brand moments, award entries, or integrated PR-driven initiatives)

Evidence of leadership impact through team development, successful pitches, and campaigns that elevate agency/client visibility

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

Figma

Motion graphics

Department / Reporting / Employment

Department:

Creative Communications

Reports to:

VP, Creative

Employment type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Onsite

Benefits

Teamwork

Real impact you can see

Creative, collaborative team

Room to grow

A culture that feels right

At ADI Global Partners, your work matters every day by helping brands tell powerful stories, build lasting reputations, navigate challenging situations, and rise above the competition.

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