Creative Director

Gupta Media•Boston, MA

2d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are Gupta Media. For the past 25 years, we’ve driven performance marketing for the biggest brands in the world — Disney, Amazon, and Fender, to name a few. We need a Creative Director. We need that exceptional mix of visual craft and strategic business acumen: a design-first leader rooted in art direction and visual storytelling, able to elevate brands, resonate with audiences, and ultimately drive significant, measurable outcomes. In this role, you will shape and elevate the visual standard of Gupta’s creative output, defining how brands look, feel, and show up in culture. You’ll lead the art direction across campaigns, mentor designers and art directors, and partner closely with copy, media, and strategy to ensure the work is both visually breakthrough and performance-driven.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in the creative field, preferably in an agency setting.
At least 5 years leading and mentoring art and design teams.
A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional art direction, brand systems, and digital/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.
High standards for craft, detail, and execution.
A collaborative mindset and active contribution to agency culture and creative excellence.
Strong presentation and storytelling skills in client-facing settings.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

Shape and elevate the visual standard of Gupta’s creative output, defining how brands look, feel, and show up in culture.
Lead the art direction across campaigns.
Mentor designers and art directors.
Partner closely with copy, media, and strategy to ensure the work is both visually breakthrough and performance-driven.
Own art direction, brand systems, and campaign aesthetics from concept through execution that connect and engage with audiences across platforms, devices, and environments.
Lead projects from concept to completion.
Cultivate professional skills to consistently exceed a client’s expectations.
Clearly articulate design rationale.
Connect creative choices to business outcomes.
Inspire both clients and internal teams.
Develop designers and art directors.
Foster innovation.
Consistently raise the bar for craft, quality, and creative excellence.