Creative Lead

Whalar Group • New York, NY

7h • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Whalar, part of Accenture Song, is a Creator and Social agency that helps brands become cultural drivers by connecting them with communities and Creator culture. The agency has hubs in London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles.

The role is part of Whalar Agency's Creative team and contributes to day-to-day creative work across campaigns, from initial ideas through Creator briefs. The position calls for a strong creative point of view, fluency in internet and Creator culture, and a commitment to creative excellence. The posting describes the role as equivalent to a Manager-level position and notes an ambition to grow into more senior creative leadership.

The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The salary range is $75,000–$90,000; the final offer depends on factors including experience, expertise, alignment with role requirements, location, and budget approvals.

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 activity.
• Strong writing skills.
• Design sensibility and comfort creating decks and visual materials to a high creative standard.
• A collaborative approach to working across teams.

Nice To Haves

• 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 other 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 PTO, sick days, and a 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