Copy of Creative Lead

Whalar Group • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Creative Lead sits at the center of day-to-day creative work in Whalar Agency’s Creative team. The role contributes ideas, shapes concepts, and takes creative ownership across campaigns, from the initial idea through to Creator briefs. The Creative Lead brings a strong point of view, deep fluency in internet and Creator culture, and a clear sense of creative excellence.

The position is based in Los Angeles, California, and is remote within that area. The start date is as soon as possible. It is described as equivalent to a Manager-level position. The salary range is $75,000–$95,000; the final offer depends on factors including experience, expertise, alignment with the role’s requirements, location, and budget approvals.

Whalar, part of Accenture Song, describes itself as a Creator and Social agency that helps brands become cultural drivers through Creator-led creative work. It operates hubs in London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles. Whalar emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, empathy, and belonging, and states that it provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in a creative role at an agency, social, or Creator-focused environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and a sharp aesthetic eye.
• Fluency in Creator culture, social platforms, and current online culture.
• Strong writing skills.
• Design sensibility and comfort creating decks and visual materials to a high creative standard.
• A collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Ambition to grow into more senior creative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop concepts from initial ideas through executional approaches.
• Translate approved concepts into clear, inspiring Creator briefs that are ready to use.
• Contribute to new-business brainstorms and pitch development.
• Review Creator shortlists from a creative perspective.
• Build moodboards, source photography and visual references, and set the aesthetic direction for concepts.
• Create pitch decks and creative materials that meet a high visual standard.
• Conduct trend research and identify reactive opportunities for clients.
• Support preliminary concept and content reviews.
• Partner with the Strategy team to stay informed about the Creator and social ecosystem.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 25 days of paid time off, sick days, and winter break.
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement.
• Professional development stipend.
• Home office allowance for new joiners.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Volunteer days.
• Identity theft protection and legal assistance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance policy.
• Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed