Creative Director

Said Differently•New York, NY

3d•Remote

About The Position

The company is hiring two hands-on Creative Directors: one with a deep copywriting background and another comfortable working across art and copy. Both will develop brand platforms and integrated campaigns, lead client assignments, collaborate with freelance specialists across the network, and continue making work themselves. The copy-focused role calls for exceptional writing and editing, strong visual judgment, and an understanding of how words and images work together. The art-and-copy role calls for the ability to write compelling headlines, establish visual direction, and unite both in ideas with a clear point of view; the portfolio should show meaningful contributions to both disciplines. This is a remote role open to candidates based in the US and internationally. The team generally works Eastern Time hours, and the role requires availability during the standard Eastern Time workday to collaborate with colleagues and meet client needs.

Requirements

10+ years in advertising or brand creativity, with experience leading creative work at ACD or Creative Director level.
A portfolio of original, strategically grounded ideas brought to life across multiple channels.
Strong writing and editing skills, with range across brands, audiences, and tones; the copy-focused role requires exceptional depth in this craft.
Strong visual judgment and the ability to direct the complete campaign.
Confidence working directly with clients and navigating feedback without losing the central idea.
A generous approach to collaboration and the confidence to make clear creative decisions.
Curiosity about AI and emerging creative tools, with sound judgment about where they improve the work.
The independence and communication skills to lead within a distributed team.
A portfolio demonstrating craft and creative leadership, including what the candidate made, led, and helped bring to life.

Nice To Haves

For the art-and-copy role, hands-on visual craft and proficiency with relevant design and presentation tools.
Production experience relevant to the candidate’s practice, including film, photography, or digital content.

Responsibilities

Turn business challenges and strategic insights into distinctive creative platforms and integrated campaigns.
Lead creative work on assignments from the first conversation through production and delivery, protecting the idea as it evolves.
Write headlines, scripts, concept narratives, and other copy across film, social, digital, out of home, brand voice, and other relevant channels.
For the art-and-copy role, create visual directions, layouts, and storyboards that communicate the idea.
Partner with freelance writers, art directors, designers, and other specialists, providing clear direction and useful feedback.
Recognize when an idea needs stronger writing, better art direction, or a different approach.
Build persuasive presentations and lead creative conversations with clients, explaining the thinking and building confidence in ambitious ideas.
Help select and brief the right specialists for each assignment.
Partner with strategy, account leadership, and production to deliver strong work within the scope, budget, and timeline.
Contribute to pitches and identify creative opportunities within existing client relationships.