Creative Director

Sterling Brands•New York, NY

23h•$150,000 - $199,000

About The Position

The Creative Director role is responsible for creating exceptional design solutions for our clients. This role requires a passion for creative excellence, blending strategic insight and conceptual abilities to produce top-quality work. The Creative Director works with Client Managers to cultivate client relationships, pursues new business opportunities, fosters agency culture, and leads a team of designers from ideation through execution.

Requirements

MFA or BFA in graphic design preferred
At least 10+ years of experience in brand design
Exceptional portfolio featuring consumer branding work and packaging
Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience working directly with clients
Ability to work and manage others in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

Inspire and lead a creative team, both designing personally and directing designers and creative partners
Be a team builder and collaborator, working with management to achieve business goals
Inspire a highly creative team of designers and generate innovative design solutions
Present and advocate for creative work to clients
Continuously enhance and refine internal processes, tools, and methods for Design and DI
Collaborate with other creative leaders across all Sterling offices to share best practices and support mutual learning
Mentor direct reports and help them to identify professional development opportunities
Participate in new business meetings and credentials presentations
Represent Sterling Brands at conferences, competitions, and studio visits