Creative Director

Gupta Media•Boston, MA

15d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gupta Media is seeking a design-first Creative Director with strong visual craft and strategic business acumen to elevate the agency’s creative output and deliver work that resonates with audiences and drives measurable outcomes. The role shapes how brands look, feel, and show up in culture, leading art direction across campaigns and setting visual standards across platforms, devices, and environments. The Creative Director owns art direction, brand systems, and campaign aesthetics from concept through execution. They partner closely with copy, media, and strategy teams to ensure creative work is visually distinctive and performance-driven, lead projects through completion, and mentor designers and art directors. This is a client-facing role requiring clear presentation of design rationale and the ability to connect creative decisions to business outcomes while inspiring clients and internal teams. Gupta Media is an office-first organization. The anticipated base salary range is $130,000–$150,000, depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. The role is eligible for the company’s annual bonus plan, based on company performance. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for at least three years.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in the creative field; agency experience is preferred.
At least 5 years leading and mentoring art and design teams.
A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional art direction, brand systems, and digital and social campaigns.
Deep expertise in visual design, typography, layout, motion principles, and platform-specific creative execution.
Proven ability to lead visual direction across integrated campaigns.
Strong presentation and storytelling skills in client-facing settings.
High standards for craft, detail, and execution.
A collaborative mindset and active contribution to agency culture and creative excellence.
Authorization to work in the US for at least three years.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an agency setting.

Responsibilities

Set and elevate the visual standard across the agency’s creative work.
Own art direction, brand systems, and campaign aesthetics from concept through execution.
Lead visual direction and art direction across integrated campaigns.
Lead projects from concept to completion and consistently exceed client expectations.
Partner with copy, media, and strategy teams to deliver visually breakthrough, performance-driven work.
Mentor and develop designers and art directors, cultivating their professional skills.
Present creative work and clearly articulate design rationale and its connection to business outcomes.
Foster innovation and contribute to agency culture and creative excellence.
Raise standards for craft, quality, detail, and execution.