Creative Director

Global Strategy Group

Creative Director leading visual and creative strategy at GSG for corporate, advocacy, and nonprofit clients. Managing a small team and setting creative standards across client engagements.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive creative leadership with a strong ability to develop and oversee integrated creative campaigns across various media formats. Proven expertise in managing creative teams, client relationships, and strategic communications within regulated industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative LeadershipIntegrated Creative CampaignsAdobe Creative SuiteClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Communications

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Hard Skills

Creative VisionStoryboardingBrand Visual DevelopmentCampaign DevelopmentPresentation SkillsProject ManagementConceptual SkillsDigital Media ExpertisePrint Media ExpertiseVideo Production

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational CapabilitiesTeam ManagementCreative IdeationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsHighly Regulated IndustriesCreative AgencyConsulting Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and maintain the overarching creative vision for client engagements
Lead creative ideation sessions with internal teams and clients
Lead the development of storyboards, brand visuals, and integrated creative campaigns
Produce expert-level creative deliverables across print, digital, social, video, and out-of-home formats
Present creative strategies and finished work to clients and senior leadership
Serve as the senior creative partner on client accounts; build and maintain strong client relationships
Lead strategic creative conversations with clients
Drive the creative development of new business pitches
Lead hiring and onboarding for creative roles as needed
Develop a working understanding of how GSG operates as a business

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of creative experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or director-level role at an agency or consulting firm
Demonstrated expertise developing and overseeing integrated creative campaigns across digital, social, paid media, print, and video
Active hands-on practitioner who creates alongside the team day-to-day
Strong creative vision and conceptual skills, with a portfolio that reflects work across multiple client types and industries
Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or creative work within highly regulated industries
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to lead creative strategy conversations with senior leaders and high-profile clients
Proven experience managing creative teams and directing freelancers or vendors
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong project management and organizational capabilities
Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance
paid parental leave
generous time off and holidays
401k with employer match
additional benefits