Group Creative Director

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Group Creative Director with a rare combination of exceptional design sensibility and copy leadership. This role is ideal for a hybrid creative leader who thrives at both the strategic and executional levels, capable of guiding transformative brand initiatives while also rolling up their sleeves to craft meaningful, high-quality work. This GCD will play a pivotal role in shaping creative direction for a major client navigating a significant acquisition, requiring both strategic clarity and creative adaptability across complex ecosystems—including product, digital, and customer experience.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with integrated expertise in both design and copy
• Proven experience in telecom, consumer electronics, or similarly complex product-driven industries
• Strong portfolio demonstrating: Strategic brand development, Product and digital experience design (UI/UX), Integrated campaigns and storytelling
• Demonstrated success leading creative efforts through major transformations (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, or rebrands)
• Deep understanding of customer journey mapping, digital ecosystems, and omnichannel experiences
• Experience working with or implementing AI-enabled creative tools and workflows
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence at senior client levels
• Comfortable balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on execution

Nice To Haves

• Hybrid thinker: equally strong in conceptual storytelling and visual systems
• Naturally curious and future-focused, especially around emerging technologies and AI in creativity
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Collaborative leader who builds alignment across disciplines and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary creative teams across design, copy, UX/UI, and digital experience
• Define and evolve holistic creative strategies aligned with business objectives, especially during periods of transformation
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality creative vision across all touchpoints—brand, product, web, and consumer journeys
• Act as a senior creative voice in client engagements, building trust and influencing stakeholders at the executive level
• Translate complex business challenges into clear, compelling creative strategies
• Architect end-to-end customer journeys that connect brand narrative with product experience
• Partner closely with strategy, product, and technology teams to develop insight-driven, scalable solutions
• Navigate ambiguity and guide clients through major transitions such as acquisitions, rebrands, and integration efforts
• Remain deeply engaged in the work—providing hands-on direction in design systems, campaigns, UI/UX, and messaging frameworks
• Elevate both visual craft and storytelling, ensuring breakthrough ideas are realized with precision
• Review and refine creative output across channels, ensuring consistency and impact
• Champion the integration of AI tools and workflows (e.g., generative design, content automation, rapid prototyping) into the creative process
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, experimentation, and scalability through AI
• Guide teams in adopting AI responsibly while maintaining creative integrity and originality
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver seamless digital and physical experiences
• Work across telecom and/or consumer electronics ecosystems, understanding product complexity and lifecycle
• Align creative outcomes with business goals, technical feasibility, and user needs
• Mentor and grow senior creative talent across disciplines
• Foster a culture of craft, curiosity, and innovation
• Build resilient, high-performing teams that can flex between strategic thinking and rapid execution

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO after 90-days of employment
• 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 401k with employer matching (after 1 year of service)
• Referral bonus for bringing great talent to the organization
• A savings discount plan on entertainment, hotel stays, travel, shopping, and more!

What This Job Offers

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