Creative Director

Creative Director Job Description

The creative director is a visionary leader responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and overseeing the creative direction of a project or campaign. They possess a keen eye for design, a deep understanding of branding, and the ability to inspire and guide creative teams.

Typical creative director duties:

Develop and execute creative strategies aligned with business objectives.

Define brand identity, messaging, and visual language.

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand their goals and target audience.

Lead and inspire creative teams, including designers, copywriters, and art directors.

Generate creative concepts and ideas for advertising campaigns, branding initiatives, and marketing materials.

Present creative concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.

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Salary for Creative Director

127750 - 169250

25th percentile

127750

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

147500

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

169250

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Creative Services Manager

84000

95750

116250

Production Manager

81250

94000

103000

Studio Manager

66250

76500

85000

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