Creative director jobs in Silver Spring, MD - 106 jobs

Beekeeper Group is looking for a Creative Director who can fuse strategic public affairs insight with standout creative execution. This is not a pure design role. We need someone who can imagine and articulate bold ideas, shape them into compelling visual and narrative concepts, and lead a small but mighty team in bringing those ideas to life. This role sits at the heart of our work for mission-driven organizations and advocacy campaigns. You should be comfortable in the policy and public affairs spaces, fluent in design and creative strategy, and excited to push clients toward fresh, distinctive creative. If you can guide a project from blank page to polished product and manage a team through the process, we want to hear from you. What will you be doing? Leading creative vision and execution for campaigns, brand development, digital products, and visual storytelling across the Hive Translating complex policy and advocacy goals into compelling concepts, narratives, and design directions Developing and documenting creative processes, templates, and systems that improve efficiency, reduce rework, and enable consistent quality across accounts Working in tandem with account and technology teams to scope creative projects by providing accurate estimates of effort Managing creative resource allocation across accounts, balancing workload, and communicating capacity constraints to account teams Owning and elevating the creative process from ideation through delivery including briefs, mood boards, conceptual frameworks, and final products Providing strong direction, constructive feedback, and skill-building opportunities to Digital Designers and Junior Designers, and ensuring their growth and development Collaborating closely with account teams to shape creative strategies that support clients' communications, advocacy, and engagement goals Presenting creative concepts to clients and internal stakeholders with clarity and confidence Maintaining high standards of quality across all creative outputs and ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and accessibility (WCAG 2.1) best practices Overseeing the production of digital assets including website designs, social graphics, video storyboards, animations, reports, infographics, toolkits, and campaign collateral Working with external partners (photographers, illustrators, printers, etc.) as needed Managing creative budgets including stock assets, software licenses, and external vendor relationships Identifying creative opportunities across accounts and proposing innovative approaches to storytelling and design Anticipating challenges, navigating constraints, and providing solutions that balance creativity, clarity, and feasibility Partnering with sales team on new business efforts by shaping pitch creative and identifying opportunities where our proposals can benefit from distinct visual approaches Championing a creative culture within Beekeeper Group and elevating our collective design and storytelling capabilities Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice Skills 7+ years of professional creative experience, ideally in agency, advocacy, or mission-driven environments Prior experience managing and developing creative staff A strategic, conceptual mind with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, compelling, creative Comfort and familiarity with public affairs, cause communications, and/or advocacy campaigns Demonstrated experience directing designers and guiding multidisciplinary creative work Strong visual and editorial sensibility: you can spot what's good and explain WHY it works Ability to provide thoughtful, actionable feedback and mentor creative staff Experience presenting creative work to clients and defending choices with clarity and diplomacy A collaborative working style combined with the confidence to push teams toward better, bolder ideas Ease operating on tight deadlines, competing priorities, and restrictive budgets in an agency environment Expert knowledge of design principles: typography, layout, color, accessibility, and digital best practices Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and Canva Working knowledge of UX/UI and web design workflows; experience designing for WordPress and understanding CMS constraints & best practices Ability to lead creative concepting for campaigns (digital, social, brand, motion, print) Strong written and verbal communication skills Compensation The annual compensation for this role is between$110,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience, with the expectation that a successful candidate will be able to leverage our competitive business incentive structure (details available upon request). If you are interested in this position, please apply here: **************************************************** #J-18808-Ljbffr

An integrated communications agency is seeking an experienced Executive Creative Director to helm their creative efforts. This role demands a visionary leader capable of shaping the agency's creative vision and mentoring teams across branding, content strategy, and digital marketing. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years in creative leadership within an agency, working with diverse sectors like B2B and nonprofit. The position emphasizes strategic client leadership and a collaborative team culture alongside a flexible hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) is rooted in the conviction that income should never be a barrier to justice. Through innovative programming and a commitment to equity, DCALF delivers overwhelmingly free legal services in family law, probate, estate planning, and immigration, bridging the gaps in DC's civil justice system and delivering transformative legal services that empower DC residents to thrive. Position Overview DCALF seeks a Co-Legal Director who will contribute to the leadership of the legal program, with particular focus on overseeing the firm's immigration legal services, partnerships, and outreach. This new position reflects DCALF's shared leadership model; two Co-Legal Directors will serve as equal partners in shaping the strategy, culture, and service delivery. They will lead, manage, and provide overall vision for the work of our 20-person legal team that provides legal services ranging from immigration, probate/estate planning, and family law services. Practice Area Leadership Oversee DCALF's immigration practice, including providing support to the Immigration Law Managing Attorney. With the Co-Legal Director, oversee probate and estate planning services and provide support to the Probate and Estate Planning Managing Attorney, ensuring ethical, high-quality representation by all attorneys in the practice. Collaborate with Co-Legal Director and Pro Bono Litigation Director on family law matters, as necessary. Review and provide feedback on legal filings, training and outreach materials and other written work product. Ensure consistent application of legal standards, ethics, best practices, and DCALF's core values within the practice areas. Monitor emerging legal needs and develop strategies to expand and improve services. Program Management Collaborate with the Co-Legal Director, Managing Attorneys, and Executive Director to set programmatic goals, priorities, and growth strategies across the legal program. Strengthen and monitor compliance with case management expectations, data entry requirements, and outcome reporting. Review, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate program performance and identify improvement. Draft, update, and implement legal program policies, protocols, and best practices that support greater efficiency and capacity. Support organizational readiness for audits, grant applications, and grant reporting. Team Management Directly manage up to 5 direct reports, including but not limited to 1-2 managing attorneys, 2-3 legal assistants, and a staff attorney. Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and professional development to legal program staff, including but not limited to those with supervisory responsibilities. Conduct performance evaluations and support confidential personnel matters. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of legal program staff. Organizational Leadership Participate as an active member of DCALF's Leadership Team. Cultivate strong relationships with clients, community organizations, judges, government agencies, law firms, law school partner institutions, board members, and legal services partners. Represent DCALF in stakeholder meetings, community engagement opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, and fundraising opportunities. Coordinate outreach strategies to expand access to services for underserved communities. Play a central role in identifying and augmenting DCALF's contributions to systemic policy reform initiatives. Qualifications While we understand that no single candidate can possess every qualification listed below, the following are considered priority areas: Membership in the District of Columbia Bar. 10+ years of legal practice experience. At least 5 years of legal supervisory experience, including coaching leaders, developing high-performing teams, and setting an inclusive, positive workplace culture. Substantial legal experience in civil legal services, civil litigation, or other public interest practice, with expertise and connections in immigration law. Substantial litigation experience. Demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice. Excellent project management, creative and strategic thinking, judgment, and leadership skills. Considered desirable Experience in policy/legislative advocacy, probate and/or estate planning, family law practice. Spanish proficiency. Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time salaried, exempt position. To uphold organizational pay equity standards, an annualized flat salary of $120,000 has been budgeted for the first year of employment, with a range of high-quality benefits. Work Environment DCALF is currently working in a hybrid remote/in-person model. Due to the responsibilities of this position, it is paramount that the candidate come into the office, DC Superior Court, immigration court, and/or other DC-area locations with ease and regularity, approximately two days per week. Application Process DCALF has retained Good Insight, a national executive search firm serving nonprofits, to conduct this search. View the full job description and submit a PDF resume and detailed cover letter at ***************************** Send confidential inquiries to **********************. Resume reviews begin immediately. For best consideration, please apply by late January 2026. Early applications are encouraged due to the pace of the search. Equal Employment Opportunity DC Affordable Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. DCALF strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sex (specifically including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, unhoused status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation political affiliation, tobacco use, credit information, status as unemployed, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Working America is the community affiliate of the AFL‑CIO. With 5 million members, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of working families' issues. Our Media Director will work to engage our members and the communities we serve year‑round. Join us, as we communicate the aspirations and needs of the working class. The Media Director is responsible for spearheading robust media strategies for Working America, ensuring a blend of traditional and digital communications that amplify the visibility of the organization and our engagement with working people. Help us tell stories that matter. Reports to: Executive Director. Key Responsibilities Media Strategy and Platform Integration Direct and manage the organization's marketing functions across all media. Oversee the ideation, development, implementation, and evaluation of holistic media plans that seamlessly integrate traditional, digital, and emerging platforms. Stay on top of digital marketing trends and evaluate them for Working America's potential implementation. Brand Content and Engagement and Message Crafting Manage all creative marketing communications content for the organization, driving and implementing overall brand strategy that is focused on producing high‑quality, impact‑driven content, and working cross‑functionally to achieve these outcomes. Direct analytics‑informed and targeted outbound communication initiatives with Working America members and the general public, creating content and strategies that engage all portions of a community with a focus on majority female, BIPOC, non‑college‑educated, and working‑class audiences. Experiment with unconventional brand assets, content formats, and storytelling techniques. Data‑Driven Insight Work closely with the executive team and directors to curate data‑centric campaigns, underpinned by strategic insight and alignment with overarching marketing strategies. Engage with internal analytics teams to extract, implement, and optimize insights across campaigns. Analyze, report, and share insights, strategies, and optimizations from our collective media presence. Organizational and Team Leadership Effectively hire, supervise, mentor, promote, demote, discipline, and terminate Media Communications staff. Forge a strong alliance with the field, programmatic, and technology teams throughout the organization, ensuring the utilization of skill sets with broader expertise. Hires and manages relationships with vendors or freelancers. Serve as a key member of the Leadership team. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 10+ years in media strategy and communications, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Prior media agency, entertainment sector, or political campaign experience is desired. Comprehensive grasp over diverse media platforms, ensuring cost‑effective and target‑aligned media choices. Ability to engage and influence senior management with strong presentation skills. Proficient in data‑driven decision making and media planning. An agile mind that combines creativity with strategic thinking. Stellar organizational and multitasking skills, capable of thriving in a high‑pressure environment. Demonstrated adaptability in dynamic work settings. Proven supervisory skills complemented by a proactive, positive, and team‑centric demeanor. Possess a lived or experienced understanding of the communities we organize in, particularly in efforts to communicate in communities that are majority female, BIPOC, non‑college educated, and working class. Demonstrate and apply a strong comfort level with various content creation technologies, tools, and platforms, ensuring that the brand maximizes the potential of current tech trends and innovations. Lead with a technologically agile mindset, adapting to new and emerging content creation tools and platforms, ensuring that the brand remains relevant and ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Ability to work long and irregular hours as necessary. Location Washington, DC, in person 5 days/week at the national office at 815 16th St. NW Washington, DC. Position Full‑time FLSA Classification: Exempt The salary range starts at $155,304 and will be commensurate with experience. Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution. Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non‑conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please upload your resume and respond to the application questions. This search is supported by NRG Consulting Group. Please reach out to ***************************** with any questions. This position is based in D.C. at the Working America office. Are you able to work at this location 5 days/week? What are your pronouns? A key aspect of this role will be to message to audiences that are majority female, BIPOC, non‑college educated, and working class. What experiences have prepared you to do this work? The Director of Media Strategies will participate in creating communication efforts that improve the lives of Working America members; examples of previous efforts include prompting people to complete the FAFSA form to secure financial aid and persuading people to report errors on their rental screening report to the CFPB so that they are able to secure housing. Describe an example you are most proud of where you changed your audience's behavior. The Director of Media Strategies will experiment with unconventional brand assets, content formats, and storytelling techniques. With this in mind, describe an example that showcases your ability to innovate. How did you hear about this position? When are you able to start a new position? #J-18808-Ljbffr

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state's future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System's anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit ************* Overview Under limited supervision, directs and manages planning and design services for DTC and MTC. Serves as the Medical Center's expert of Planning and Architectural Design, leading efforts to ensure that all design and construction projects align with Medical Center standards and best architectural practices. Providing technical expertise in aesthetics, materials, systems, and products while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external consultants to maintain the quality and integrity of the Medical Center's built environment. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibility 1: Planning and Architectural Design Expertise: Leads the Medical Center's planning and architectural design services, advising Plant Operations, Construction and Project Development, and other stakeholders. Collaborates with outside consultants to ensure design and construction projects adhere to Medical Center standards and best practices. Provide expertise on aesthetics, materials, systems, and products to maintain the integrity and quality of the Medical Center's facilities. Key Responsibility 2: Project Leadership: Lead feasibility studies and conceptual design efforts to explore and validate project ideas for presentation to senior leadership. Guide the selection and procurement of design consultants. Provide advisory support throughout the planning and design phases. Review programming, planning, design, and construction documents prepared by external consultants. Participate in construction oversight to ensure compliance with design intent, industry best practices, and Medical Center standards. Key Responsibility 3: Consultant Oversight: Oversee the work of external consultants, ensuring alignment with project scope, program, and budget. Ensure adherence to Medical Center Guidelines and Standards and industry best practices. Ensure design compatibility across various Medical Center locations. Key Responsibility 4: Project Oversight and Guidance: Provide aesthetic and best practices guidance for a range of projects, including renewal initiatives, feasibility studies, interior fit-outs, facility renovations and additions, new construction, and long-term campus and land use planning. Key Responsibility 5: Collaboration with Plant Operations and Maintenance: Interface with Plant Operations and Maintenance personnel to recommend appropriate design solutions. Address considerations such as accessibility, durability, financial sustainability, architectural integrity, and landscape appropriateness. Key Responsibility 6: Construction Progress Oversight: Review construction progress on-site to ensure compliance with design intent, adherence to UMMC Guidelines and Standards, and alignment with industry best practices. Assist Senior Project Management in Construction and Project Development with resolving discrepancies and disputes during the construction process. Key Responsibility 7: Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Liaison: Serve as the liaison to UMMC IS&T, providing guidance on the development and integration of project and building information management systems (e.g., e-builder). Collaborate with Plant Operations and other stakeholders to guide and oversee campus-based planning initiatives. Key Responsibility 8: Workload Planning and Resource Management: Develop and maintain workload planning processes to ensure design and planning resources are cost-effectively managed and adequately staffed. Ensure resources align with project workload demands and the overall needs of the organization. Key Responsibility 9: Human Resources: Provides guidance and general direction for planning services, ensures accurate and timely production of work and the efficient and effective operation of the department including the formulation of operating policies and procedures. Establishes and maintains effective management of all personnel including identifying staffing needs, hiring, training and development, evaluation and terminating. Establishes and implements departmental performance standards. Measures performance against standards and initiates appropriate action when standards are not met. Investigates irregularities and policy violations and takes corrective actions in compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures. Develops, implements and maintains comprehensive restructuring processes to meet the institution's goals and objectives. Reviews job descriptions and design and construction service functions to determine and implement needed changes such as reclassification, restructuring and promotions. Key Responsibility 10: Financial Management: Develops and administers operating and capital budgets for design and construction services. Develops controls and initiatives that ensure cost effective management. Evaluates purchases by assigned personnel. Key Responsibility 11: Design Standards and Compliance: In conjunction with project Senior Director for Facilities Design, Construction and Real Estate administers processes and procedures to be used by all project management team staff. Ensures compliance to construction Safety Management program by adhering to JCAHO, OSHA and all federal, state and local electrical, mechanical standards, codes, designs and regulations related industry standards for safety and the environment of care. Key Responsibility 12: Master Plan: In conjunction with Senior Director, guide the long-term development and strategic use of campus and facility spaces, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, sustainability initiatives, and future growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to create comprehensive plans that integrate architectural, landscape, and infrastructure considerations. Work with the UMMC Sustainability and UMMC constituents to champion progress on the sustainability initiatives with respect to Capital Plan development and assets. Evaluate projects for compliance with the Sustainability Master Plan. Key Responsibility 13: Attends and participates in various in-service and external training workshops, conferences and other relevant programs for professional growth and development. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Experience Over 10 Years of Experience Preferred Education Master's Experience Over 10 Years of Experience Licensures/Certifications CCM, PE, Registered Architect Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range: $70.34 - $86.38 - $112.31 Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Our Client is located in Washington D.C. and they are the leading producer and distributor of educational, informational and public interest media serving US Hispanics. Similar to NPR in Spanish, HCN provides daily Spanish language radio shows to 100 full time Spanish stations covering 90% of all US Hispanics. Job Description Our Client in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Creative Director with a wide-ranging set of skills to lead and mentor our multidisciplinary, bicultural and bilingual team. We are looking for a strategist, and verbal and visual designer with lived Hispanic/Latinx experience and cultural insights who thrives on the intersection of brand, business and the audiences we serve to achieve our corporate vision and goals to promote positive social and behavior change, inspire and improve quality of life for Hispanics/Latinx living in the US. Core responsibilities: • Lead and manage content strategy in Spanish for both small-scale and large-scale projects, harnessing strategy, digital and brand design, compelling content, and technology. • Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials, video and digital experiences for Hispanic/Latinx audiences of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. • Analyze brand tracking, market trends and Hispanic/Latinx consumer needs, including vulnerable, at-risk and underserved audiences on issues of health, education, financial literacy, housing, environment/climate, civic participation and immigration. • Collaborate with the marketing, affiliates and sales departments in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities. • Deliver regular outputs, including brand logo, campaign names and slogans, scripting and storyboarding, visual elements (graphic/display design and video) for multimedia campaigns, including radio and digital (display, video, websites, social media), with occasional TV and out of home elements. • Translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative campaigns that effectively engage priority audiences and maintain consistency across all touch points, producing a seamless journey across multimedia while ensuring that our creative remains at the industry's leading edge. • Manage and guide the internal team through the entire creativity process, from initiation to execution. • Bring creativity, leadership and mentorship to develop a small team of talented producers, engineers, writers, media relations specialists (both in-house and freelancers). • Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and take on a variety of creative projects in a fast-moving environment. • Create best-in-class visual brands, partake hands-on in design, manage external resources on an as-needed basis. • Collaborate across all company teams: production, digital and social media, media and affiliate relations, client services and business development. • Design and implement strategies, tactics and resources necessary to achieve defined benchmarks and target goals, both qualitative and quantitative. Lead a cross-functional team of social media experts, videographers, designers, animators, and project managers in the strategic development of messages and deliverables for Hispanic/Latinx audiences. Qualifications Experience/Skills: 10+ years of related experience with 5+ years as senior leadership role at an advertising agency or corporate setting. Experience creating bilingual/bicultural marketing/advertising campaigns in Spanish and English, from developing vision and messaging, to overseeing production on time and on budget. Experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, but also knowledgeable on traditional media. Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives. Proven experience with concept development in a bicultural setting. Requirements : Fully bilingual in Spanish and in English, with native Spanish-language proficiency (preferred but not exclusive) with superior writing and verbal skills in both Spanish and English. Tech savvy, including current platforms most effective in reaching US Spanish-preferring and bilingual/bicultural (Millennial/Gen Z) audiences. Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Art, Marketing or any related field. Passion for or experience in US Hispanic/Latinx issues. Superior organization and exceptional attention to detail. Self-starter, proactive, able to work independently and in team settings. Be able to foster an environment that encourages risk-taking, innovation and creativity. Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and deadline driven environment, with highest quality and quantitative outputs. Agency experience is strongly preferred. Public Health background preferred. Experience leading strategy and campaigns for at risk communities. Additional Information Bloomforth LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information.

Requirements 10-15 years in creative leadership roles within agencies, studios, or brand environments. Proven ability to direct and inspire multidisciplinary teams across design, interactive, and visual arts (photography and video). Strong creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, aesthetic refinement, and storytelling range. Mastery of key creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and deep understanding of digital-first creative production. Exceptional communication, pitching, and presentation skills; ability to connect deeply with both clients and internal teams. Entrepreneurial mindset, cultural curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. Real estate and hospitality industry experience a plus. Streetsense is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Base salary is just one component of Streetsense's total rewards philosophy. We offer a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. This may include Medical Dental & Vision Insurance, paid time off, 401k match, wellbeing resources, and more. Salary Description $130,000 - $150,000

The Director, Social Creative & Content Strategy helps shape the creative and strategic vision for Marriott Bonvoy's global social media presence - delivering breakthrough storytelling that drives cultural relevance, brand affinity, and business results. This role is a key contributor in defining what great looks like across platforms, combining creative excellence, analytical rigor, and platform innovation to inspire world-class social work. You'll collaborate closely with brand, loyalty, creative, PR, and continent teams to deliver integrated campaigns that reflect Marriott Bonvoy's brand strategy and engage travelers at every stage of the funnel. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative thinker and strategic leader - someone who can concept, guide, and evaluate ideas through the lens of both cultural impact and performance data. They bring experience leading concept development, directing agencies and creative talent, interpreting insights, and translating data into strategies that elevate creative impact. As part of a high-performing global team, this leader fosters collaboration, innovation, and creative excellence while navigating a complex stakeholder environment with confidence and agility. . CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Eight or more years of relevant professional experience in social media, creative strategy, creative development, and brand marketing, demonstrating progressive career growth and exceptional performance. OR Ten or more years of relevant professional experience in social media and creative strategy or related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and pattern of exceptional performance Proven success developing and executing award-winning social campaigns that drove measurable business results. Strong collaboration skills and cross-functional team leadership experience Education and Experience Preferred Experience leading creative strategy and production for a global brand or top-tier creative agency. Deep understanding of integrated marketing and upper-/mid-funnel brand performance metrics. Demonstrated success guiding concept development and creative execution across multiple platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, etc.). Experience interpreting insights and analytics to inform creative direction. Expertise in influencer strategy, branded content, and partnership integrations. Experience managing large-scale budgets and global agency relationships. Strong people leadership experience with a record of developing high-performing teams. Core Work Activities Creative & Strategic Leadership Lead the creative direction and strategic development of global social media campaigns for Marriott Bonvoy and hotel brands. Champion world-class storytelling and ensure all content ladders up to brand strategy and business objectives. Translate data, insights, and audience behavior into actionable creative strategies that deliver measurable performance. Inspire and guide agencies and internal teams through concepting, creative development, production, and postproduction. Set and maintain a high bar for creative excellence, innovation, and brand consistency across platforms. Strategy & Performance Lead the development and execution of global social media strategy and creative direction for Marriott Bonvoy and hotel brands. Ensure campaigns and content deliver against upper- and mid-funnel objectives, driving awareness, engagement, and consideration. Oversee a strategically connected global editorial calendar across key platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, etc.). Guide continent- and stakeholder-led content to maintain creative cohesion, consistency, and performance alignment. Partner with data and analytics leads to interpret insights, measure creative impact, and optimize storytelling based on performance data. Collaborate with the Director of Social Media Data Insights to define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks. Maintain accurate rollout plans, timelines, and budgets using company tools. Collaboration & Partnerships Lead the global content calendar by partnering with all contributors (global, continent, agency) to ensure content calendar supports Marriott Bonvoy social ambition and is calibrated with other brands to maximize collective reach and impact. Partner with the Global Marketing Team and other teams (boutiques, loyalty, etc.) on influencer and social content as part of holistic IMC plans - including brief development, creative concepting, production and postproduction. Develop strong relationships with Marriott subject matter experts and channel leaders, agencies, media and distribution partners to maximize opportunities and ensure high-quality, on-strategy creative Partner with Director of Social Media Data Insights on dashboard creation, KPI definition and alignment, and regularly report out performance and learnings to key stakeholders and executive team. Campaign & Content Management Lead campaign development or support IMCs as the SME on social/influencer content development. Drive global influencer partnerships, including agency and talent management. Lead the editorial calendar, orchestration and alignment process. Oversee social media monitoring, advertising, promotions, and activations. Ensure brand voice and content quality for Marriott Bonvoy and hotel brands. Leadership & Development Serve as a creative and strategic leader within the global social team - modeling collaboration, curiosity, and excellence in every interaction. Mentor and inspire peers, agencies, and emerging talent to strengthen creative craft and strategic thinking across all workstreams. Provide thoughtful feedback that helps others grow, build confidence, and deliver their best work. Embody inclusive leadership, championing diverse creative voices and perspectives that reflect the global traveler community. Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture grounded in trust, shared learning, and innovation. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Join Team CARFAX as a Creative Director Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We're more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2026! We are seeking an accomplished, imaginative, and results-driven Creative Director to lead our in-house creative team and drive the visual future of our brand. This role will help drive the evolution of our brand's creative expression, ensuring a cohesive, impactful, and engaging experience across all customer touchpoints, channels, and audiences (B2C and B2B). This leader will be instrumental in growing the Carfax brand, making life easier for consumers and dealers by championing our iconic mascot, Car Fox, and protecting the Carfax brand every step of the way. Key Responsibilities: Creative Vision & Strategy * Ensure Carfax is always a brand for the future by evolving a cohesive creative vision across Carfax, B2C and B2B * Develop creative initiatives that pull consumers in and deliver measurable results for B2C (unaided brand awareness and Gen Z engagement) and B2B (supporting lead generation, conversion and revenue). * Champion Car Fox. Foster a Car Fox first approach and get him everywhere and ensure his personality, presence, and visual style celebrates and protects our relentlessly-helpful brand mascot and ensure he is consistently leveraged across all platforms to engage and build brand. Collaborate with the Car Fox Production and UX design teams to bring him to life in new and exciting ways * Lead company-wide creative strategies that ensure a unified, premium, (but still fun) brand experience across all (B2C) and (B2B) channels, including broadcast, digital, social, video, print, and product. * Lead brainstorming sessions and guide the concepts for marketing campaigns, product launches, and content initiatives. * Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Leadership teams to ensure creative output directly supports business objectives and marketing KPIs. Team Leadership & Management * Manage, mentor, and inspire brand team designers, while fostering a culture of creative excellence across the brand team. * Establish and maintain efficient, scalable, and quality-driven creative production workflows * Be the brand police, ensuring high quality, brand compliance, and effectiveness across all formats (web, ads, presentations, collateral, etc.). * Stay current with the latest design trends, creative technologies, and competitor activities to continually elevate the brand's creative output and maintain a brand superiority. Qualifications Required * 10+ years of progressive experience in creative development (agency or client-side), with at least 7+ years in a Creative Director or equivalent senior leadership role, and 5+ years working consistently on the same brand(s) (if agency side) * A proven track record of developing and managing cohesive, successful creative campaigns across all major platforms (digital, social, broadcast, print). * Demonstrable expertise in overseeing visual identity, graphic design, and brand guideline adherence. * Portfolio showcasing high-impact creative work, including experience working with or creating a brand mascot/character. * Demonstrated ability to use creative output to drive specific business outcomes like customer loyalty, advocacy, and revenue growth. * Expert-level knowledge of design software and production processes. * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale to executive leadership. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Fine Arts, or a related field. * Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced industry (e.g., Tech, CPG, Retail) * Experience working with global or multi-regional creative teams and campaigns. What's in it for you: * Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies * 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break * 401(k) / DCPP matching * Annual bonus program * Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces Don't just take our word for it: * 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work * 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work * 10X Washington Post Top Workplace * 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices - Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients. The Opportunity to Make an Impact We are looking for a Group Creative Director who lives at the intersection of storytelling and strategy. You are a capital 'C' creative leader who is looking for the opportunity to lead the charge for bolder thinking, bigger wins, and award-caliber work that earns attention on a national (and global) stage. At BPI, we help the world's most recognized brands and most impactful organizations earn trust, shape perception, and drive change. Now, we're ready to take our creative team from respected to recognized. Our new GCD will play a pivotal role in this transition, and help guide the team through - and beyond - this exciting and explosive growth. We're looking for someone with elite creative experience, a deep background in copy, and a strategic mindset - someone who thrives on taking big swings and can turn complex challenges into simple, unforgettable ideas, then rally teams to bring them to life through craft and with conviction. * Location: 3 days in office presence from any of our office locations (NYC, DC, CHI, SF) * Salary: $200,000 - $225,00 What You'll Do * Set the Creative Bar High… Then Raise It: Define the creative vision across multiple accounts, from the biggest brands to movement-defining nonprofits, pushing work that's as smart as it is impactful. * Put Us on the Map: Champion award-worthy thinking and execution that elevates BPI's standing in the industry. * Own the Room: Pitch, present, and sell breakthrough ideas to the most senior decision-makers, from C-suites to boards, and win their trust. * Think Like a Strategist, Lead Like a Creative: Collaborate with strategists and account leads to turn complex business and social challenges into tight, powerful creative platforms and campaigns. * Build a Team That Swings Harder: Lead, mentor, and inspire Creative Directors, ACDs, Copywriters, and Art Directors, to develop and produce work that stands out - and stands up to competition.

Senior Marketing + Creative Manager Digney York Associates Full Time Vienna, VA, US Apply On-site in Vienna, VA (Washington D.C. Metro Area) *************************** ✨ Where Hospitality Meets Craft and Creativity At Digney York Associates (DYA), we don't just renovate hotels-we reimagine the guest experience and the brand story. For over 40 years, we've partnered with the world's top hospitality brands to refresh more than 100,000 guest rooms and public spaces. Our success is built on people who care-project managers, superintendents, hospitality professionals, and creative leaders who approach each property and campaign as if it were their own. At DYA, you'll join a collaborative team that blends construction expertise with creative vision to deliver exceptional results. We offer a high-energy, team-driven culture inspired by the luxury environments we bring to life. Join us and discover what it means to shape spaces and stories that welcome millions of guests every year. 🏗️ Opportunity Snapshot As a Senior Marketing + Creative Manager at Digney York Associates (DYA), you'll lead the development and execution of all company marketing initiatives for both DYA and a sister company EIS Hospitality-ensuring brand consistency, creative excellence, and strategic impact across every channel. This role blends creative direction with hands-on execution, managing all marketing assets, social media, website, portfolio photography, proposals, and marketing collateral. You'll be responsible for creative execution with marketing planning, digital performance oversight, and coordination with external specialists. You'll also be self-performing creation and editing of collateral, graphics, page layout, and light video editing for social media and digital campaigns, while also managing the marketing budget and coordinating with outside vendors and consultants. Each day brings new opportunities for creative problem-solving, brand storytelling, and making an impact on DYA's reputation in the hospitality industry. 💡 What You'll DoKey Responsibilities Lead the strategy, creation, and management of all company marketing assets, including social media, website, portfolio photography, proposals, and marketing collateral. Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns to support business objectives and brand growth. Manage and update the company website and social media platforms, ensuring timely, engaging, and brand-aligned content. Oversee the production of portfolio photography and visual assets for marketing and client presentations. Create and design graphics, page layouts, and perform light video editing for social media and digital marketing. Prepare and coordinate proposals and presentations for prospective clients. Manage the marketing budget, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective use of resources. Select, negotiate, and oversee relationships with outside vendors and consultants. Maintain a high degree of organization and attention to detail in all marketing operations. Collaborate with internal teams, including executive leadership and project managers, to align marketing efforts with company goals. Monitor marketing performance metrics and report on campaign effectiveness. SEO/ Analytics/ Lead Generation/ CRM Alignment. Own website performance, including SEO, UX, content updates, and conversion optimization. Partner with external SEO, paid media, and digital contractors to drive qualified inbound leads. Monitor and report on website traffic, lead volume, engagement, and campaign effectiveness. Support lead capture, routing, and alignment with sales teams. Use analytics tools (GA, Search Console, CRM dashboards) to inform priorities and improvements. ⭐ What You Need to SucceedCore Qualifications 5-7+ years of marketing and creative experience, preferably in hospitality, construction, or related industries. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality creative assets on deadline. Expertise in graphic design, page layout, and light video editing (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent). Strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction and hands-on execution. SEO & website optimization experience Content strategy and copywriting Experience managing social media platforms and website content. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships. Strong communication and collaboration skills. High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism. 🌟 Preferred Experience Experience in hospitality or construction marketing. Demonstrated success in brand development and integrated campaigns. Familiarity with photography direction and digital asset management. Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. 💲 Pay & Benefits Health Coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision Financial Security - Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Time Off to Recharge - Generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, and Flex Time Community Impact - 2 Paid Volunteer Days each year Retirement Savings - 401(k) program Learning & Growth - Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Wellness Program - Tools and resources to support your health and balance 🔎 Pre-Hire Process At DYA, safety and integrity are top priorities. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and reference verification. 📌 Notice to Staffing Agencies Digney York Associates (DYA) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from third-party staffing or recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to a DYA employee without a signed vendor agreement will be considered company property, with no obligation to pay referral fees. It is the policy of Digney York Associates (DYA) to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. DYA is committed to providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and participation in company programs. Equal opportunity-regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, or arrest or conviction record-is company policy.

A digital marketing agency in Washington DC seeks a Digital Creative Director to lead creative vision for mission-driven organizations. In this role, you'll inspire teams, craft brand narratives, and advocate for storytelling excellence. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a compelling portfolio. This position offers a salary between $120,000 and $150,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading creative agency in Washington is seeking a Creative Director who can merge strategic public affairs insight with innovative creative execution. You will lead visual storytelling and brand development for mission-driven projects, guiding a team to produce compelling concepts that resonate with clients. Ideal candidates possess 7+ years experience in creative environments and strong leadership skills. Competitive annual compensation ranges from $110,000-$140,000, depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading integrated communications agency is seeking an Executive Creative Director to set the creative vision and oversee cohesive campaigns across various sectors. The role demands a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on creative excellence. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of agency experience, proven success in managing enterprise clients, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams. This position offers competitive compensation and an innovative hybrid work model, promoting a collaborative environment and work-life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An innovative legal firm is seeking a Co-Legal Director to manage immigration legal services and lead a diverse legal team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of legal experience, with strong supervisory skills and a commitment to social justice. This role involves directing operations and partnerships while ensuring compliance in a hybrid work environment. Compensation includes a flat salary of $120,000 with benefits. Applications are encouraged by January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join Team CARFAX as a Creative Director Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We're more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2026! We are seeking an accomplished, imaginative, and results-driven Creative Director to lead our in-house creative team and drive the visual future of our brand. This role will help drive the evolution of our brand's creative expression, ensuring a cohesive, impactful, and engaging experience across all customer touchpoints, channels, and audiences (B2C and B2B). This leader will be instrumental in growing the Carfax brand, making life easier for consumers and dealers by championing our iconic mascot, Car Fox, and protecting the Carfax brand every step of the way.Key Responsibilities:Creative Vision & Strategy Ensure Carfax is always a brand for the future by evolving a cohesive creative vision across Carfax, B2C and B2B Develop creative initiatives that pull consumers in and deliver measurable results for B2C (unaided brand awareness and Gen Z engagement) and B2B (supporting lead generation, conversion and revenue). Champion Car Fox. Foster a Car Fox first approach and get him everywhere and ensure his personality, presence, and visual style celebrates and protects our relentlessly-helpful brand mascot and ensure he is consistently leveraged across all platforms to engage and build brand. Collaborate with the Car Fox Production and UX design teams to bring him to life in new and exciting ways Lead company-wide creative strategies that ensure a unified, premium, (but still fun) brand experience across all (B2C) and (B2B) channels, including broadcast, digital, social, video, print, and product. Lead brainstorming sessions and guide the concepts for marketing campaigns, product launches, and content initiatives. Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Leadership teams to ensure creative output directly supports business objectives and marketing KPIs. Team Leadership & Management Manage, mentor, and inspire brand team designers, while fostering a culture of creative excellence across the brand team. Establish and maintain efficient, scalable, and quality-driven creative production workflows Be the brand police, ensuring high quality, brand compliance, and effectiveness across all formats (web, ads, presentations, collateral, etc.). Stay current with the latest design trends, creative technologies, and competitor activities to continually elevate the brand's creative output and maintain a brand superiority. Qualifications Required 10+ years of progressive experience in creative development (agency or client-side), with at least 7+ years in a Creative Director or equivalent senior leadership role, and 5+ years working consistently on the same brand(s) (if agency side) A proven track record of developing and managing cohesive, successful creative campaigns across all major platforms (digital, social, broadcast, print). Demonstrable expertise in overseeing visual identity, graphic design, and brand guideline adherence. Portfolio showcasing high-impact creative work, including experience working with or creating a brand mascot/character. Demonstrated ability to use creative output to drive specific business outcomes like customer loyalty, advocacy, and revenue growth. Expert-level knowledge of design software and production processes. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale to executive leadership. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Fine Arts, or a related field. Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced industry (e.g., Tech, CPG, Retail) Experience working with global or multi-regional creative teams and campaigns. What's in it for you: Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break 401(k) / DCPP matching Annual bonus program Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces Don't just take our word for it: 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work 10X Washington Post Top Workplace 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work About CARFAX and S&P Global Mobility S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell - Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify. Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. We're committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices - Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients. The Opportunity to Make an Impact We are looking for a Group Creative Director who lives at the intersection of storytelling and strategy. You are a capital ‘C' creative leader who is looking for the opportunity to lead the charge for bolder thinking, bigger wins, and award-caliber work that earns attention on a national (and global) stage. At BPI, we help the world's most recognized brands and most impactful organizations earn trust, shape perception, and drive change. Now, we're ready to take our creative team from respected to recognized. Our new GCD will play a pivotal role in this transition, and help guide the team through - and beyond - this exciting and explosive growth. We're looking for someone with elite creative experience, a deep background in copy, and a strategic mindset - someone who thrives on taking big swings and can turn complex challenges into simple, unforgettable ideas, then rally teams to bring them to life through craft and with conviction. Location: 3 days in office presence from any of our office locations (NYC, DC, CHI, SF) Salary: $200,000 - $225,00 What You'll Do Set the Creative Bar High… Then Raise It : Define the creative vision across multiple accounts, from the biggest brands to movement-defining nonprofits, pushing work that's as smart as it is impactful. Put Us on the Map : Champion award-worthy thinking and execution that elevates BPI's standing in the industry. Own the Room : Pitch, present, and sell breakthrough ideas to the most senior decision-makers, from C-suites to boards, and win their trust. Think Like a Strategist, Lead Like a Creative : Collaborate with strategists and account leads to turn complex business and social challenges into tight, powerful creative platforms and campaigns. Build a Team That Swings Harder : Lead, mentor, and inspire Creative Directors, ACDs, Copywriters, and Art Directors, to develop and produce work that stands out - and stands up to competition. Requirements You Bring 15+ years of creative experience in top ad agency environments, with at least 5 years leading creative teams. A background in copywriting, with a portfolio that blends strategic clarity and award-caliber craft. A proven ability to distill complex issues into big, resonant ideas that work across every channel. The presence, persuasion, and storytelling skills to win over C-suite leaders. A track record of building strong, ambitious creative teams - and making them better than they were before you. Fluency in experiential, activations, broadcast, digital, social, and video. Bonus Points For: Experience with brand reputation, public affairs, or issue-driven work Familiarity with international or multilingual production Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Benefits BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI's benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. We're looking for all kinds of people. BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today's interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across thirteen markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let's keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com

Senior Marketing + Creative Manager

Pinkston is an integrated communications agency built on one belief: great stories change the world. From global thought leaders and high-growth innovators to faith-based organizations, public affairs coalitions, and federal partners, we help clients articulate who they are, what they stand for, and why it matters. Our integrated model brings together public relations & communications, brand strategy, creative development, paid/digital media, web design, content production, and data-driven storytelling to deliver clarity, creativity, and impact. Our Creative & Content Delivery team is at the center of that mission, responsible for translating strategy into compelling ideas, campaigns, and experiences across every touchpoint. We are seeking a leader who can steward that creative engine and level up its influence across the entire agency. Position Summary The Executive Creative Director (ECD) is the senior-most creative leader at Pinkston, responsible for setting the creative vision, elevating the quality and consistency of work across all service lines, and shaping the next evolution of our integrated creative practice. You will unite brand strategy, content development, design, digital, and production teams into a cohesive creative force that drives measurable impact for clients across corporate, nonprofit, federal, and faith-based sectors. This role blends visionary leadership, strategic client direction, and hands‑on creative excellence, ensuring Pinkston delivers breakthrough ideas that reflect our values, advance client missions, and reinforce our reputation as a trusted, insight‑driven partner. Additional Details: Status: Exempt‑Salaried Location: Falls Church, VA Travel: 0‑10% Department: Creative & Content Delivery Reports To: President, Chief Brand Officer Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Creative Leadership Define and champion Pinkston's overarching creative vision by aligning it with agency strategy, market trends, and Pinkston's differentiators in earned‑first storytelling, reputation‑building, and integrated content delivery. Develop insight‑driven creative platforms that integrate brand strategy, messaging architecture, PR narratives, performance media, social strategy, content ecosystems, and digital experiences. Translate client goals into multi‑channel creative strategies that are grounded in real‑world business, communications, and public affairs outcomes. Guide cross‑functional teammates in shaping campaign concepts, scripts, brand systems, web experiences, digital content, and thought‑leadership assets. Serve as the senior creative thought partner to the President, CBO, and account leadership teams and help shape offerings, pricing models, creative processes, and long‑term agency capabilities. 2. Strategic Client Leadership Act as the senior creative lead for enterprise clients across faith‑based organizations, nonprofits, public affairs, and federal government contractors. Build trusted advisor relationships with C‑suite leaders, coalition leads, government program managers, and ministry leaders by translating complex challenges into clear, compelling, creative solutions. Lead major ideation sessions, campaign planning workshops, and brand discovery engagements. Represent Pinkston's creative point of view in new business pitches, thought leadership, and large‑scale strategic initiatives. Ensure that creative recommendations align with the nuances of regulated environments, federal communication guidelines, and faith‑based sensitivities. Evaluate client briefs through the lens of impact, clarity, feasibility, budget alignment, and cross‑team execution, pushing for boldness without sacrificing discipline. 3. Creative Oversight & Vision Oversee the development of all major creative deliverables which include brand identities, messaging frameworks, integrated campaigns, motion/film content, high‑stakes presentations, website experiences, social content ecosystems, and complex government communication materials. Push creative teams toward higher originality, conceptual strength, and cross‑platform cohesion while maintaining Pinkston's commitment to clarity, truth, and mission alignment. Review, refine, and elevate the creative work at all levels, from early concepting to final production, in order to maintain consistent creative excellence. Set quality benchmarks, creative guidelines, and visual/messaging standards across the agency's entire content delivery workflow. Drive innovation by incorporating modern creative tools, AI‑powered production workflows, emerging media formats, and new content technologies. 4. Cross‑Team Collaboration Partner closely with PR & Communications, Digital Strategy, Web & XD, Media, Research & Insights, and Account Leadership to ensure creative thinking is integrated from strategy to execution. Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the Brand Strategy and Insights teams to bring data‑informed creativity to every engagement. Collaborate with the Agency Production team to scope projects, oversee budgets, and ensure high‑quality output across video, photography, and motion design. Create structured, repeatable collaboration workflows that unite earned media, paid media, social, creative, and strategy teams to deliver seamless multi‑channel campaigns. Coach cross‑functional teams on how to articulate, elevate, and sell creative ideas to senior client stakeholders. 5. Team Leadership & Culture Building Lead and mentor an interdisciplinary creative department: Organic Social, Digital Media, Experience Design (XD), Graphic Design, Agency Production, and Brand Design. Build a culture of curiosity, excellence, and accountability. Guide teams to push beyond expectations while upholding Pinkston's values of integrity, clarity, and client impact. Develop career pathways, recruiting profiles, and resourcing models that scale with Pinkston's growth. Oversee creative hiring, onboarding, and performance management, ensuring the team reflects high standards of craft, problem‑solving, and mission‑driven storytelling. Introduce creative training, workshops, and development rituals to level up collective skills and nurture a culture of continuous improvement. Qualifications Experience 12+ years leading creative teams in an integrated agency environment (PR, brand, digital, content, or advertising). Demonstrated success with clients across B2B, nonprofit, public affairs, public sector/federal, or mission‑driven sectors Alignment with Pinkston's guiding principles Expertise Mastery across a broad range of disciplines: Branding, content strategy, messaging, digital marketing, web design, social creative, video/motion production, experience design, and integrated campaign development. Ability to guide creative teams producing everything from federal communications materials to high‑concept brand stories for thought leaders and ministries. Client Fit High comfort working with faith‑based organizations, ministries, nonprofits, government clients, and mission‑driven leaders. Exceptional presence in the room, able to command board rooms, present concepts clearly, and manage high‑stakes engagements. Leadership & Culture Proven ability to build, mentor, and scale diverse interdisciplinary creative teams. Approaches leadership with humility, clarity, and a commitment to elevating both people and ideas. Who We Are Pinkston is a full‑service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome‑driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real‑world impact. Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company‑sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer‑funded life insurance, HRA, and a short‑term disability plan. Optional long‑term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401(k) retirement plan and contributes to each employee's retirement annually, regardless of employee participation. At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in‑person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work‑life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that allows team members to work from home up to 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid “volunteer time off” to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non‑profit of their choice. Equal Opportunity Employer Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr