Executive Creative Director (MD-ECD)

Location: New York, NY, USA; primary-market consultants are expected to live within commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week.

Base salary: $250,000+ annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and applicable legal factors. Annual performance bonus available.

Company

hirify.global is a consulting and integrated marketing company helping ambitious brands address complex business challenges through strategy, creative, digital experience, media, data, and technology.

What you will do

• Set and steward the creative vision for Ready Set Rocket, establishing standards for compelling, culturally relevant, idea-led work.
• Lead concept development and storytelling across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns, and experiences.
• Direct copy and design leadership, develop creative talent, and guide multidisciplinary teams toward consistently strong work.
• Translate complex, technical, or institutional subjects into accessible stories that connect with audiences and inspire action.
• Build persuasive creative presentations, strengthen senior client partnerships, and support expanded scopes and new business wins.
• Lead the Creative Department as a business unit, overseeing team structure, staffing, budgets, delivery, and financial performance.

Requirements

• 15+ years of creative experience in a full-service digital or integrated agency.
• Senior leadership experience overseeing both copy and design, including experience as an Executive Creative Director or equivalent.
• Experience leading integrated work, senior teams, and high-stakes client engagements.
• Strong creative judgment across visual systems, storytelling, and conceptual development.
• Business acumen covering staffing, project scoping, budgets, and agency growth.
• Exceptional client presence and presentation skills; a bachelor's degree in design, advertising, communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching and immediate vesting, plus HSA and FSA accounts.
• Paid parental leave, family support programs, unlimited PTO, and company holidays.
• Wellness programs, gym reimbursement, virtual care, counseling, and employee assistance resources.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, equity, belonging, professional growth, and cultural immersion.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for applicants who require current or future U.S. work authorization sponsorship.