Creative Director job description template

Use this creative director job description template to hire a leader for your brand, campaign and content work, and customize it for any job board. Once applications arrive, run structured first rounds with these interview questions for creative director candidates.

Creative director job summary

[Company name] is looking for a Creative Director to set the creative vision for our brand and lead the team that brings it to life across campaigns, digital channels and print. The Creative Director owns the quality and consistency of all creative work, from first concept to final sign-off, and reports to the [Chief Marketing Officer / VP of Marketing].

Creative director roles and responsibilities

• Set the creative vision and strategy for the brand, campaigns and content, in line with business and marketing goals
• Own and update the brand guidelines so every asset looks and sounds consistent
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of art directors, designers, copywriters and video producers
• Turn briefs into campaign concepts across digital, social, paid, video and print channels
• Review and approve all creative work for quality, accuracy and brand fit before release
• Present concepts to executives, clients and stakeholders, and secure approvals
• Partner with marketing, product and sales teams to plan launches and campaign calendars
• Plan and manage the creative budget, timelines and agency or freelance partners
• Hire creative talent and build a team culture of open feedback and experimentation
• Track campaign results, audience insights and design trends, and use them to improve future work

Creative director job requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, marketing, fine arts or a related field
• [7+] years of experience in creative roles, including [3+] years leading a team as an art director, associate creative director or creative director
• A strong portfolio of brand and integrated campaign work across digital and print
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, plus a project management tool such as Asana or Jira
• Proven ability to manage budgets, deadlines and several projects at once
• Clear presentation and storytelling skills with senior leaders and clients
• Strong leadership, feedback and people management skills
• Agency or in-house experience in [your industry] is a plus

Creative director job benefits

• Competitive base salary plus [performance bonus]
• Health, dental and vision insurance from [Company name]
• [X] days of paid time off plus public holidays
• Annual learning budget for courses, conferences and design tools
• [Hybrid / remote] work options and flexible hours
• Retirement plan with [Company name] contribution

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.