Creative Director, Brand & Packaging (AI)

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salary: $150,000–$160,000 USD annually, with compensation varying by U.S. geographic market, experience, and other job-related factors.

Company

hirify.global is a consumer experience agency focused on brand design, packaging, content, and consumer connections within the global Propelis portfolio.

What you will do

• Set and champion creative vision for brands across identity, packaging, and broader consumer experiences.
• Lead the development of scalable brand systems spanning packaging, retail, shopper, digital, social, content, campaigns, and emerging channels.
• Partner with Strategy and Client Services to shape briefs, challenge business problems, and develop compelling creative narratives.
• Lead client presentations, workshops, creative reviews, pitches, and new-business opportunities.
• Direct and develop multidisciplinary creative teams, including Designers and Design Directors.
• Promote responsible adoption of AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in brand and packaging design, including significant creative leadership experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating brand creation, identity systems, CPG packaging, and brand activation across channels.
• Deep packaging expertise, including portfolio architecture, shelf impact, consumer navigation, and production realities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing senior creative talent.
• Strong strategic, presentation, visual storytelling, and senior-level client communication skills.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation tools, with curiosity about emerging creative technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries.
• Health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account or health savings account, depending on plan selection.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Savings Plan.