Creative Director, Art

Tombras • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Set and champion the creative vision across agency work, ensuring every project meets a high standard of strategic thinking and creative excellence. Lead the development of integrated campaigns across brand, digital, social, experiential, video, print, and emerging platforms. Push teams beyond expected solutions to develop distinctive, memorable ideas that move clients' businesses forward. Provide thoughtful, actionable creative direction throughout the entire creative process—from concept through final execution. Inspire, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, art directors, content creators, and freelance talent. Foster a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed, diverse perspectives are valued, and creative risk-taking is encouraged. Provide regular feedback that helps creatives grow their skills and confidence. Lead by example with curiosity, humility, and a hands-on approach. Build trusted relationships with clients by confidently presenting work, facilitating creative conversations, and translating business challenges into compelling creative solutions. Partner with account and strategy teams to align creative work with client objectives and audience insights. Navigate feedback with professionalism while protecting the integrity of the creative work. Play an active role in agency marketing, new business pitches, and thought leadership. Identify opportunities to strengthen creative processes and improve collaboration across teams. Help shape the future of the agency by contributing to culture, talent development, and creative innovation.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in a creative agency, with experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing creative teams.
• A portfolio demonstrating breakthrough creative thinking, exceptional craft, and measurable business impact.
• Strong experience presenting creative work to senior clients and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise across brand development, advertising, digital, social media, experiential, and content creation.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and modern creative workflows.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, encourages feedback, and elevates those around you.
• A passion for culture, creativity, design, and the evolving creative landscape.

Responsibilities

• Set and champion the creative vision across agency work, ensuring every project meets a high standard of strategic thinking and creative excellence.
• Lead the development of integrated campaigns across brand, digital, social, experiential, video, print, and emerging platforms.
• Push teams beyond expected solutions to develop distinctive, memorable ideas that move clients' businesses forward.
• Provide thoughtful, actionable creative direction throughout the entire creative process—from concept through final execution.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, art directors, content creators, and freelance talent.
• Foster a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed, diverse perspectives are valued, and creative risk-taking is encouraged.
• Provide regular feedback that helps creatives grow their skills and confidence.
• Lead by example with curiosity, humility, and a hands-on approach.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by confidently presenting work, facilitating creative conversations, and translating business challenges into compelling creative solutions.
• Partner with account and strategy teams to align creative work with client objectives and audience insights.
• Navigate feedback with professionalism while protecting the integrity of the creative work.
• Play an active role in agency marketing, new business pitches, and thought leadership.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen creative processes and improve collaboration across teams.
• Help shape the future of the agency by contributing to culture, talent development, and creative innovation.

Benefits

• Family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another
• Dog-friendly offices
• Flexible PTO
• Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
• 401(k) Participation
• Employer-paid Dental & Vision
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed