Creative Director | Onsite
$92kPhoton USA
Creative Director
We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the early-stage ideation, concept development, and strategic creative direction for digital experiences. This role bridges strategy, UX, brand, and technology—translating business objectives into compelling, insight-driven creative solutions.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, workshop facilitator, and conceptual thinker who thrives in ambiguity and shapes clarity through discovery engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead discovery workshops, design sprints, and stakeholder sessions.
- Translate business goals into creative opportunity areas.
- Define experience vision, north-star concepts, and storytelling frameworks.
- Develop creative territories and conceptual directions.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with clients to align on brand, vision, and experience strategy.
- Present and defend creative rationale at executive levels.
- Collaborate with Strategy, UX, Product, and Technology teams.
Concept Development
- Create high-level experience concepts, mood boards, journey frameworks, and narrative storytelling.
- Define brand expression across digital platforms (web, mobile, commerce, campaigns).
- Guide early prototypes and visual direction.
Team Leadership
- Mentor designers, copywriters, and strategists.
- Ensure creative excellence and consistency.
- Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
Innovation & Industry Awareness
- Stay current with emerging design trends, AI-driven creativity, digital transformation, and immersive experiences.
- Introduce new frameworks and creative tools for discovery engagements.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in creative, brand, or digital experience roles.
- Proven experience leading creative discovery or early-stage ideation programs.
- Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and strategic storytelling.
- Experience in digital ecosystems (eCommerce, CMS, Marketing platforms, etc.).
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Experience working with enterprise clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in design thinking facilitation.
- Background in UX strategy or brand strategy.
- Exposure to platforms like Adobe Experience Cloud, CommerceTools, etc.
- Experience in consulting or digital transformation programs.
Key Competencies
- Visionary thinking
- Executive presence
- Cross-functional leadership
- Strategic storytelling
- Workshop facilitation
- Business acumen
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 92,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 322,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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