Director, Creators & Casting

Day One Agency•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$107,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Day One Agency is hiring a Director, Creators & Casting. This role is for a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to their work. The agency has built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today, helping brands build legacy through relevance. The Director, Creators & Casting will become part of an award-winning collective of cultural insiders and industry outsiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart. This role is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is available in Los Angeles. The agency has been recognized on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made the Ad-Age A-List, been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY for four consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026).

Requirements

6-8 years of experience in influencer/creator marketing, social strategy, or related field
Proven ability to lead large-scale creator campaigns for major consumer brands
Strong understanding of creator ecosystems, cultural trends, and platform dynamics
Excellent client management, communication, and presentation skills
Skilled in contract negotiations, budget oversight, and campaign reporting
Experience leading and mentoring teams, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to connect big-picture strategy with detailed execution
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

Serve as client lead on creator programs, building trust and guiding strategy
Develop creator strategies that connect brand objectives with culture and creator storytelling
Oversee multiple creator programs/accounts at once, ensuring quality and integration
Lead creator rosters, negotiations, and campaign execution, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines
Manage, mentor, and inspire a junior team
Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, earned, and production teams to ensure integrated delivery
Track, analyze, and present campaign performance, delivering actionable insights and optimizations
Contribute to agency growth by refining processes, expanding creator offerings, and sharing thought leadership
Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, agents, and industry partners
Support new business efforts through strategy development, creator recommendations, and client presentations