Creative Director (Advertising)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; office-first organization

Base salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Company

Performance marketing agency serving global brands, entertainment companies, sports franchises, and public sector institutions.

What you will do

• Set and elevate the visual standard across creative output, owning art direction, brand systems, and campaign aesthetics from concept through execution.
• Lead visual direction for integrated campaigns across platforms, devices, and environments.
• Partner with copy, media, and strategy to create visually distinctive, audience-focused, and performance-driven work.
• Mentor designers and art directors while developing professional skills and raising standards for craft and quality.
• Present creative rationale to clients and internal teams, connecting design decisions to business outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in the creative field, preferably in an agency setting.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and mentoring art and design teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional art direction, brand systems, and digital/social campaigns.
• Deep expertise in visual design, typography, layout, motion principles, and platform-specific creative execution.
• Strong presentation, storytelling, collaboration, and client-facing communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for at least three years.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-first work environment in Boston.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on creative excellence and continuous improvement.
• Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Flexible and Dependent Care Savings Accounts and a 401(k) with up to 5% Safe Harbor contributions.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, commuting and wellness stipends, and professional development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume, portfolio, and a brief note explaining interest in the role.