Creative Director (All U.S. Offices)

Global Prairie•Kansas City, MO

4d•$110,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, strategic and visionary Creative Director to guide our team towards crafting impactful and innovative creative solutions for our world-class clients. In this role, you will lead the development of integrated creative campaigns that connect audience insight and business strategy to exceptional creative execution. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering breakthrough work across digital, social, web, video, and traditional channels while serving as a trusted partner to clients and internal teams. This role requires a collaborative leader who can inspire teams, mentor talent, direct both visual and written creative development, and confidently present and defend creative recommendations. Success in this role comes from balancing strategic thinking, creative excellence, team leadership, and operational stewardship to drive meaningful client impact and sustainable growth. This role is ideal for a creative leader passionate about making a difference, driving growth, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in a purpose-driven company. Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders. Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics: Collaborative Optimistic Resilient Flexible Curious Community-minded and philanthropic Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate: Passion for producing exceptional deliverables and measurable client impact Strong ability to connect business strategy, audience insights, and creative execution Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills Strong organizational and resourcing skills, including aligning internal and external talent to project needs Experience directing both visual and written content development Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and team growth

Requirements

8+ years of experience, with prior roles in a creative and/or agency setting and demonstrated increasing responsibility
Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Proficiency with MacOS
Experience managing a designated team and working cross functionally with other company leaders

Responsibilities

Leads the development of integrated creative campaigns from concept through activation, spanning digital, social, web, video, and traditional media channels, ensuring they are on strategy, on time, and on budget
Leads the creative concepting process, ensuring innovative and original ideas are consistently delivered
Maintains a hands-on approach in the creative development process, providing guidance on art direction, design and copy to ensure the highest quality of creative output
Directs both visual and written creative development, ensuring consistency and excellence across deliverables
Builds client relationships, and grows a specific client roster alongside Client Partners
Serves as the senior creative voice in client presentations, workshops, and strategic creative discussions
Manages, in tandem with Client Partnership and Project Management, the overall health and wellness of accounts – including budgets, timelines, quality of work, and resourcing
Works with client partners to identify organic opportunities to grow existing accounts, or pursue new business with prospective clients
Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to expand creative offerings
Establishes and enforces creative standards and guidelines within Global Prairie to maintain high-quality design and cohesive brand messaging across all client projects
Collaborates closely with the Insight & Strategy teams to ensure creative concepts are data-driven and grounded in audience insight
Manages the selection and direction of external creative partners, including photographers, illustrators, and production companies as needed
Aligns and deploys internal and external creative resources to maximize quality, efficiency, and team utilization
Builds and develops high-performing creative teams through mentoring, coaching, and career development support
Fosters an environment of collaboration and pushes the team to create high quality creative work that exceeds expectations
Leverages experience and expertise across a variety of media, including video production, digital, social and traditional
Engages in new business initiatives, providing creative leadership and support as needed